example of what inkscape can create/edit. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Inkscape0.45.png On Aug 26, 2012 1:06 AM, "Melvin Ray Herr" <stilllear...@thettpost.com> wrote:
> "and this is very time consuming to learn" > > In general, the more versatile the tool, the more time consuming it is to > learn. I learned to use "paint" effectively in just a few minutes and after > several years I'm still learning how to use "photoshop". However, I can now > whip out a design that "paint users" haven't ever even dreamed about and do > it in just a few minutes. > > So my advice is... > > If neu.Draw does what you need it to do, great! use it! If it doesn't, > then get used to the idea of needing to spend some time learning to use the > tools that do work. > > Another example that I'm sure you can relate to. If you want basic quick > recording of audio, use audacity. If you need more, use ardour, but expect > it to require a learning curve. > On Aug 25, 2012 8:17 PM, "Ralf Mardorf" <ralf.mard...@alice-dsl.net> > wrote: > >> On Sat, 2012-08-25 at 18:06 -0500, HaPK wrote: >> > [snip] To work with Bezier curves you need to understand, a bit, >> > mathematically how they work, and then you may have a bit more control >> > over them. >> > [snip] Vectors need more skill, and are suitable for a range of >> > things. [snip] >> >> I don't agree. Regarding to Inkscape I do agree, resp. I don't think you >> need to know about the math, you need to have the skills to use >> Inkscape. IOW you need to know what capabilities/advantages and what >> drawbacks it has got and this is very time consuming to learn. You also >> need practice in using a mouse or have the gift to use a mouse. >> >> I started with neu.Draw on an iPad and then wanted to continue with >> Inkscape. >> >> Here is the example how to make a circle, become a hand: >> >> http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/077/Purple/v4/6b/0a/b9/6b0ab93e-914c-4514-e7d9-478aff5c9038/mzl.exutsrow.480x480-75.jpg >> >> But you don't need to do it that way, drawing with the finger on an iPad >> you already can draw a good curve, that after doing that, in addition is >> intuitive to manipulate. >> >> Only drawbacks, it's missing many features Inkscape has got, but most of >> them perhaps aren't that important for artists, all those special FX IMO >> are more useful for amateurs, but of course, some are missing for >> artists too. The other drawbacks are that you only can export, but you >> can't import pictures from another OS and that the app isn't stable, it >> crashes more often, than you can draw. >> >> But IMO the main advantage is something Inkscape is missing completely, >> that you can draw very good using your fingers and that manipulating a >> Bezier or object is very easy and doesn't need tons of mouse movements, >> resp. doesn't need tons of finger movements. >> >> I don't know vector drawing apps for Windows and Mac, perhaps there are >> some proprietary and FLOSS that can be used similar easy as neu.Draw. It >> also might be that there are some for Linux too, that I would like. >> However, at least Xara doesn't know how to handle SVG. The Wiki claims >> it does, I should reboot and test it on different Linux installs, I >> didn't use Ubuntu Studio today. >> >> However, if you want to draw Icons for Ubuntu Studio, you can't do it >> with pixel orientated apps, because SVG files are needed. I don't know >> if I really would contribute with icons, I just wanted to test how long >> it takes to make an icon using a vector drawing app. Until now I needed >> enough time to make a fresco, but only got an unfinished kindergarten >> drawing. >> >> The only good drawings done with Inkscape on YouTube where made by trace >> over another drawing, resp. some where ok without doing it that way, but >> they where done in a specific style, deformed, airbrush like animals, >> plants etc.. >> >> Regards, >> Ralf >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Ubuntu-Studio-users mailing list >> Ubuntu-Studio-users@lists.ubuntu.com >> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: >> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-users >> >
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