2015
Lynda
Mike Rankin
4:58
English

Create great vector graphics with Inkscape, the open-source illustration software. In this Inkscape tutorial, Mike Rankin, a design professional for over 20 years, covers everything from installing the software to outputting files for print and the web. Follow along to learn how to work with vector paths; draw shapes; add colors, patterns, and gradients to drawings; transform objects by scaling, rotating, and shearing; and creating special effects with Inkscape's nondestructive filters. Members don't need any prior experience with Illustrator or other drawing apps to get the most out of this course. Just download Inkscape and start following along.

Introduction
Welcome
Using the exercise files
1. Getting Started
What is Inkscape?
What is scalable vector graphics?
Downloading the software
Installing Inkscape on Windows
Installing Inkscape on Mac
Touring the Inkscape interface
Exploring the Inkscape toolbox
Creating new documents
Importing documents from Adobe Illustrator
Importing EPS files in Windows
Importing EPS files in Mac
Editing document properties
Editing global Inkscape preferences
2. Navigating an Inkscape Document
Panning and zooming
Working with Inkscape dialogs
Using guides
Using grids
Working with Snap controls
Understanding display modes
Selecting input devices
Working with layers
3. Drawing Basic Shapes
Drawing with the Pen tool
Editing paths with the Node tool
Drawing with the Pencil tool
Understanding shapes and paths
Creating spirals
Creating rectangles
Creating ellipses
Creating stars and polygons
Drawing with the Calligraphy tool
Creating diagram connectors
Erasing paths
4. Transforming Objects
Selecting objects
Grouping objects
Moving objects
Controlling the stacking order
Scaling objects
Rotating objects
Skewing objects
Using the Tweak tool
Hiding and showing objects
Aligning, distributing, and arranging objects
Working with object clones
Using clipping paths and masks
Using the XML Editor
5. Working with Fills and Strokes
Adding fills to your objects
Understanding fill rules
Adding strokes to your objects
Creating and applying gradients
Working with patterns
Working with swatches
Working with stroke styles
Using the Dropper tool to sample and apply colors
Creating blurs
6. Using Filters
Using the Filter Editor
Creating bevels
Adjusting color with filters
Distorting objects
Simulating materials
Creating drop shadows
Creating textures
7. Using Extensions
Adjusting color with extensions
Embedding and extracting images
Modifying paths
Creating effects with raster extensions
Rendering objects
8. Creating Complex Shapes
Using path commands
Using the 3D Box tool
Using the Spray tool
Tracing bitmap images
Applying path effects
9. Working with Text
Adding text
Editing text
Inserting special characters
Placing text on a path
Converting text into paths
10. Printing and Exporting Artwork
Using Clean Up Document
Printing Inkscape documents
Saving files for print
Saving files for the web
Conclusion
Next steps

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