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Open Source Graphics by AbdAllah SaeeD. What is Open Source?. Open source does not just mean access to the source file. It also means: Free Redistribution Derived Works No Discrimination and many other meanings that all lead to Freedom!
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What is Open Source? • Open source does not just mean access to the source file. It also means: • Free Redistribution • Derived Works • No Discrimination • and many other meanings that all lead to Freedom! Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Source_Definition Keywords: Open Source
Why Open Source? • better quality • higher reliability • more flexibility • lower cost • It’s an end to predatory vendor lock-in.
What is O.S Graphics? • Using O.S software to design: • 2D Graphics software • Raster • Vector • Animation software • 3D Graphics software • Open Designs
2D raster GFX • Raster GFX?! • Programs: • GIMP • GIMP Shop • Adobe Photoshop • Microsoft Paint Keywords: Raster graphics, bitmap.
GIMP • stands for GNU Image Manipulation Program • It is a freely distributed piece of software for such tasks as: • photo retouching • image composition • image authoring. • It works on many operating systems, in many languages. • Official site http://www.gimp.org/ Keywords: GIMP
2D Vector GFX • Vector GFX? • Programs: • Inkscape • Adobe Illustrator • CorelDraw • Drawit • Synfig Keywords: Vector graphics
Inkscape • Inkscape works in the Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format. • Inkscape supports many advanced SVG features • Inkscape is available in packages for Linux, Windows and Mac OS X. • Official site http://www.inkscape.org Keywords: SVG, Inkscape
Animation • Animation? • Programs: • Synfig • Adobe Flash • GIMP
Synfig • Synfig is a powerful, industrial-strength vector-based 2D animation software package, designed from the ground-up for producing feature-film quality animation with fewer people and resources. Keywords: Synfig
3D Graphics • Programs: • Blender • 3D Studio Max • Maya • Cinema 4D
Blender • Official Site http://www.blender.org Keywords: Blender
Open Designs • “Open Designs” means sharing your design with other people so you can take advantage of their experiences. • Share your design in the right place. • Share your design with the right people. • Make sure to pick the suitable license when sharing your design. Keywords: Open Designs
Keywords • Open Source • Raster graphics • Bitmap images • GIMP • Vector graphics • SVG • Inkscape • Animation • Synfig • Blender • Open Designs
Resources • http://www.wikipedia.org • http://www.opensource.org • http://www.gimp.org • http://www.inkscape.org • http://www.synfig.org • http://www.blender.org
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