computer class software/hardware presentation
DESCRIPTION
This is a presentation I am working on for a school computer class. Just a review on freeware program (I chose Inkscape) and Hardware (Wacom Cintiq)TRANSCRIPT
Software: Inkscape 0.48Hardware: Wacom Cintiq 24HD Pen Display
Software/Hardware Project
• What is Inkscape?
• What’s the Difference?
• What can Inkscape Do?
• Icons
• Illustration
• Web Design
• Animations
• How Does it Compare?
Inkscape
Software
INKSCAPE
What Is Inkscape?
• Open-source vector graphics editor
• Use of Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), as the native format.
What’s the Difference?
• Inkscape stores its graphics in a vector format.
• Vector graphics is a resolution-independent description of the actual shapes.
PNG Created With GIMPZoom: 200%
Vector From InkscapeZoom: 23,786%
What Can Inkscape Do?Icons• Icons are probably one of the most popular use cases when it comes to using Inkscape.
Almost all complete icon sets on Linux desktop are created mainly using Inkscape.
Icon example
Web Design• Inkscape allows to export objects into multiple file types
IllustrationsInkscape
How Does it Compare?How does Inkscape compare to other scalable vector graphic editing programs?
Illustrator Inkscape
Native File Format .AI .SVG
PNG Support No Yes
Transparency Yes Yes
Line Smoothing Yes Yes
User friendly Average Great
Filters Many Many
3D Objects Yes (Powerful) Yes (Good)
As You can see, Inkscape can keep up with Illustrator and, in my opinion, has a better user interface.
Wacom Cintiq
24HD
• What is it?
• What’s it used for?
• For use with…..
• Specs
• Cintiq in action
• Price
Hardware
Wacom Cintiq 24HD Pen Display
• enables creative professionals to work naturally by using pen technology directly on the surface of an LCD display.
• Scratch-resistant glass
• different working positions• Better comfort than working with mouse
Wacom Cintiq 24HD Pen Display
For Use With:
• Adobe Photoshop• Adobe Illustrator• Corel Draw X6• Many others…….
Active Area 20.41" x 12.8"
Color Black
Compatibility Windows 7 / Vista / Vista x64 / XP / XP x64 / Mac OS X 10.5 or greater
Data Port USB
Display Adapters Included DVI-I to VGA
Display Connector DVI-I, DisplayPort
Graphics Input Analog RGB, digital DVI, DisplayPort
Physical Size 30.29" x 18.26" x 2.5”
Power Supply Input 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz
Specs
Power Supply Output 24 VDC 5.0A (max)
Pressure Levels 2048 on pen tip and eraser
Stand Adjustability Arm: 2° to 77°, Range: 75° Display: 88° to 165°, Range: 163°
Warranty 2 years (USA/Canada)
Weight 63.8lbs. with stand (29.0kg)
Specs Cont.
Examples Of Wacom Cintiq in Action
Antonio Gonella Director of Production
Technology, Cartoon Network
Mark MagnerDesign DirectorSesame Street
PRICEIf you wish to purchase the Wacom Cintiq it will run you….
$2599 USD
Thanks!!