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HRLC: Using Gimp and Inkscape

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Date: Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Venue: Highlands Regional Library Consortium at Somerset County Library.

Abstract: In this day-long workshop, we’ll go in depth to discover how to use two fantastic Open Source Design Applications: the GNU Image Manipulation Program (AKA GIMP), and Inkscape.

The GIMP provides layers, effects, painting tools, and all of the features that you have come to expect from a fully featured imaging application like Adobe Photoshop. Inkscape is a vector-based illustration and layout application, similar to Adobe Illustrator in its ability to manipulate text, shapes, paths, vector points, and colors. Because these programs are Open Source Software, you benefit from the work of thousands of volunteer and professional developers, without having to pay anything for the use of the software. In this workshop, you will learn to use these tools by doing a few projects step-by-step. By the end of this workshop you will be able to effectively use painting and drawing tools, brushes, layers, path manipulation, photo manipulation, effects, rulers and grids to meet against your most challenging design needs.

Presentation: http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0Ad-YsRMv5bPqZGNrZm05ZndfMTU1ZHY3cnJoZmQ&hl=en

Commentary and notes: Some anonymous feedback from participants:

Great presenter – knowledgeable, energetic, articulate.

One of the most prepared instructors I’ve seen recently.

Mr. LeMasney was well prepared and gave an excellent presentation. Thank you.

inspirational.  Great instructor.

Presented all the elements I need to know about how to improve my work.

Speaker was very knowledgeable.

Presenter willing to answer all questions, but not getting bogged down or off track.

The wealth of information presented in a clear manner.

The instructor worked well with people at all skill levels.

I would like to stay in touch with this instructor for further support and critiquing.

Best Class Ever!

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Open Source Graphics Workshop Series

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Date: October 13th through December 10th, 2009.

Venue: Rider University, Memorial 310

Abstract: In these workshops, John LeMasney shows how to use open source (ideologically and monetarily free) software  packages Inkscape and the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) in order to create graphic design, artwork, and digital imagery.

Presentation: http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0Ad-YsRMv5bPqZGNrZm05ZndfMjIwMjJrM3djY3A&hl=en

Video: [vodpod id=Groupvideo.3669457&w=425&h=350&fv=]

Commentary and notes: Details on the workshops available at

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Making Exquisite Artwork with Open Source Software

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Event: Making Exquisite Artwork using Open Source Software

Date: Saturday April 25th, 2009 at 1:30 pm and Sunday April 26th, 2009 at 12:50 pm

Venue: Trenton Computer Festival, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ

Abstract: You can create beautiful illustrations, detailed drawings, professional publications, and exquisite artwork using free tools like Inkscape, the GNU Image Manipulation Program, and Scribus.  These are Free and Open Source counterparts to tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.  While they are not exact replicas of the Adobe tools, they can produce the same level of work.  Creative Commons is a way for artists to license creative work so that it can be used and shared in your own work, even for commercial purposes, without payment, as long as you follow some rules. Come learn how to free your creativity in a new way.

Presentation: http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dckfm9fw_110gprttdc4

Commentary and notes:

Thank you for the excellent presentation at TCF. – Sol Libes, TCF co-founder.

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