{"product_id":"inkscape-beginners-guide-bethany-hiitola-9781849517201","title":"Inkscape Beginner's Guide: Create attractive layout designs, logos, brochures, icons, and more using the Inkscape vector graphics editor with thi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate attractive layout designs, logos, brochures, icons, and more using the Inkscape vector graphics editor with this book and ebook.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive coverage of all aspects of Inkscape required for graphic design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReal world examples show you how to create everything from paths, complex shapes, to stylized text\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecome an expert at using filters and working with images in Inkscape\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning to use Inkscape, an exciting open-source vector graphics program, broadens your software toolkit as a graphic designer. Using practical, real-world examples, you'll learn everything about the software and its capabilities so you'll be able to design anything from logos to websites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInkscape Beginner's Guide is a practical step-by-step guide for learning this exciting vector graphics software. Not only will it take you through each menu item and toolbar, but you will also learn about creating complex shapes, text styling, filters, working with images, extensions, and the XML editor - all using real world examples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book starts with an overview of vector graphics and how best to use them when designing for digital and print mediums. Then we install Inkscape and start learning all the ins and outs of the software.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll build your first vector graphic while learning best practices for using layers, and build simple and complex objects with shapes and paths that will ultimately become exciting graphics to be used in your designs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond designing sample logos and brochures while learning the software, you'll also learn how to use filters, install and use extensions, and the ins-and-outs of SVG and the XML Editor in Inkscape.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore Inkscape by taking a tour of the software: menu by menu, toolbar by toolbar\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA primer for what vector graphics are and how best they are used in design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage project files and discover what file types work best in Inkscape\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild your first vector graphic in Inkscape - and then make that simple shape more complex by combining it with others, and changing fill or stroke colors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransform objects to paths, use stroke to paths, and even track bitmaps using the Path Effect editor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake 2D graphics come to life by using filters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImport, render, and trace images. Raster images to vector, and learn how to export these images for best use in print or digital design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore what templates and extensions to add to Inkscape and install other Open Source plugins, scripts, extensions, and templates.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bethany Hiitola\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1849517207\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781849517201\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Packt Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/18\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 298\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.62d","brand":"Bethany Hiitola","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43984414769407,"sku":"9781849517201","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8b00884b-6605-4409-9bd7-3f2aaaaafc3b.jpg?v=1683272179","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/inkscape-beginners-guide-bethany-hiitola-9781849517201","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}