The Inkscape Interface

The Inkscape Interface

Inkscape Adventure - Learn Vector Graphics

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Section 1: Introduction to The Inkscape Adventure Course

  • Installing Inkscape (Windows)

Section 2: The Inkscape Interface

  • The Inkscape Interface
  • Course Outline & Assignments (PDF)
  • Inkscape Update Videos

Section 3: Inkscape Documents

  • Working With Documents in Inkscape

Section 4: Basic Inkscape Operations

  • Basic Inkscape Operations
  • Basic Shapes Fills & Strokes

Section 5: Inkscape Layers

  • Inkscape Layers

Section 6: Stay Organized With the Objects and Layers Panels

  • Grouping Objects in Inkscape Demonstrated Through the House Assignment
  • House Assignment Part 2

Section 7: More Shape Tools

  • The Ellipse Tool
  • The Star Tool
  • The Shapes Assignment

Section 8: Save As and Export

  • Save As PDF and Export to PNG Files

Section 9: Converting Shapes to Paths

  • Shapes to Paths and Introduction to the Node Tool 2

Section 10: Aligning Things

  • The snapping toolbar, guides, and grids

Section 11: Align and Distribute

  • Using the Align and Distribute Dialog/Panel

Section 12: Inkscape's Pencil Tool

  • Intro to the Pencil Tool
  • Smoothing Pencil Strokes, Pencil Tool Modes
  • Pencil Tool Shapes
  • Pencil Stroke Styles, Ctrl Click Dots, Tweak Tool Jitter Colors
  • Cupcake Assignment Using the Pencil Tool 7
  • Drawing Tablet Review (XP Pen Deco 03)

Section 13: The Calligraphy Tool

  • Inkscape's Calligraphy Tool
  • Tracing Lines With the Calligraphy Tool, Assignment Overview

Section 14: Inkscape's Text Features

  • The Text Tool
  • Converting Text to Paths
  • Text Options (Kerning, Spacing, Rotation, etc.)
  • Using a Symbol Font

Section 15: The Pen/Path Tool

  • Introduction to the Pen Tool
  • Node Types and Conversions 2

Section 16: Path Geometry (Operations like Union, Difference...)

  • Path Operations
  • Create a Leaf and Butterfly Using Path Geometry 2
  • Create a Cookie Cutout and Wrench Using Path Geometry

Section 17: Bitmap Images in Inkscape

  • Importing Bitmap Images
  • Embedding vs. Linking Bitmaps, Using an External Bitmap Editor
  • Auto Bitmap Trace, Create a Vector Version of a Bitmap

Section 18: Manual Bitmap Trace

  • Trace a Clipart-style Monkey Using the Pen/Path Tool
  • Complete the Trace of the Monkey

Section 19: Object Clipping

  • How to Clip Objects Including Shapes, Bitmaps, and Text

Section 20: Object Masking

  • Mask Objects Using White, Black, Various Grays, and a Gradient.

Section 21: Remaining Tools and/or New Tool Features

  • Eye Dropper Tool and Color Selection
  • Selector Tool Features and Options
  • Copy and Paste Attributes and Styles
  • Fill and Stroke Menus in Status Bar
  • The Object Transform Panel
  • The Gradient Tool
  • Working With Mesh Gradients
  • Filling With the Paint Bucket Tool
  • The Spray Tool
  • The Eraser
  • 3D Box Tool 5
  • Additional Text Features 5
  • Tweak Tool With a Single Object 1
  • Tweak Tool With Multiple Objects 1
  • The Symbol Library 1
  • Selection Sets
  • The Measure Tool 2
  • The Connector Tool

Section 22: Patterns in Inkscape

  • Inkscape's Predefined Patterns
  • Create a Custom Pattern
  • Pattern Along Path
  • Create a Seamless/Tiling Pattern

Section 23: Path Offsets

  • Insetting and Outsetting Shapes
  • Insetting and Outsetting Text
  • Image Offsets 4
  • Dynamic Linked Offsets

Section 24: Inkscape Clones

  • Introduction to Cloning
  • More on Clones - Cloning Clones, Unsetting Colors, Relinking

Section 25: Tiled Clones

  • Tiled Clones Panel: Symmetry Tab
  • Tiled Clones: Shift, Scale, Blur
  • Tiled Clones: Color Tab
  • Tiled Clones: Trace Tab
  • Tiled Clone Examples: Ring of Stars
  • Tiled Clone Examples: Spirograph
  • Tiled Clone Examples: Spikes

Section 26: Inkscape Filters

  • Sampling of Inkscape Filters pt. 1
  • Sampling of Inkscape Filters pt. 2
  • Sampling of Inkscape Filters pt. 3

Section 27: Inkscape Extensions

  • Inkscape Extensions pt. 1
  • Inkscape Extensions pt. 2
  • Inkscape Extensions pt. 3
  • Inkscape Extensions pt. 4
  • Inkscape Extensions pt. 5
  • Inkscape Extensions pt. 6
  • Inkscape Extensions pt. 7

Section 28: Live Path Effects

  • LPE: Pattern Along Path and Sketch
  • LPE: Envelope Deform and Hatches
  • LPE: Bend, Grid, and Gears
  • LPE: Power Stroke

Section 29: Final Project: Inkscape Adventure Game Board

  • Game Board Project Overview
  • Setting Up for the Project
  • Create the Ground and Sky
  • A Cloudy Day
  • Some Tall Blades of Grass
  • Add the Game Path
  • Complete the Game Path With Numbers and Dividing Lines
  • Bee-utiful - Start the Bee
  • The Bee Needs a Head
  • The Bee's Face
  • What's a Bee Without Wings?
  • Final Touches for Mr. Bee
  • The Butterfly Comes Next
  • Butterfly Wings
  • Next, an arachnid, Mr. Spider
  • Finishing Up Mr. Spider
  • An Appealing Ant
  • Final Touches for Mrs. Ant
  • Little Ladybug
  • Mr. Slowpoke Snail
  • The Rest of the Snail
  • Flower 1 (Purple) Using Tiled Clones
  • Flower 2 (Pink)
  • Flower 3 (Blue)
  • Flower 4 (Yellow)
  • Adding Bushes
  • Some Clumps of Grass
  • Stony Ground
  • Bouquet of Tiny Flowers
  • Exporting Your Masterpiece!

Section 30: Inkscape 0.92 Updates

  • Inkscape Update 0.92.4 Align and Distribute Changes
  • Inkscape Update 1 Toolbar and Changeable Themes
  • Inkscape Update 1 Docking Dialogs, Rotating the Canvas, Zoom Options
  • Inkscape Update 1 Color Palette, Split View, and X-Ray Modes
  • Inkscape Update 1 Stroke to Path, Glyphs, Select Sets Removed
  • Inkscape Update 1 Align Objects on Canvas
  • Inkscape Update 1 Color Fonts, Shifting the Grid Alignment
  • Inkscape Update 1 New PNG Export Options
  • Inkscape Update 1 Text Flow into Multiple Objects in Object Order
  • Inkscape Update 1 Pressure Sensitive Pencil, Live Path Effects

Inkscape 1.1 Updates

  • Welcome Dialog Operations
  • Interface Changes Dialog Tabs and Positioning and More...
  • Slicing Objects Using Slice Path Effect
  • Additional Export File Formats - JPG TIFF WEBP
  • Extension Manager (Early Development Phase)