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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!
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?
o Using O.S software to design:
• 2D Graphics software
– Raster
– Vector
• Animation software
• 3D Graphics software
o 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
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
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
Synfig
3D Graphics
• Programs:
– Blender
– 3D Studio Max
– Maya
– Cinema 4D
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
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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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