Getting Started with Krita
Krita is a free and open source painting tool that works much like Adobe Illustrator, Krita is based on having an array of tools, layers, and brushes to use. The latest versions even have vector graphics. For this reason, Krita's popularity has exploded lately. More ...
Use GIMP to Scale (Resize) an Image
GIMP is a powerful full-image processing application, and like all powerful applications, its complexity may seem intimidating to inexperienced users. However, you can quickly perform some common basic operations without spending the time to completely learn GIMP. This article will focus on how to scale an image. More ...
Inkscape Layers and Z-Order
Inkscape's use of the Z axis is represented by layers and is called z-order. When you first draw an object on an empty canvas, it has a z-order of 1. If you draw a second object, it has a z-order of 2. If you draw a third object, it has a z-order of 3 and so on. More ...
Getting Started with Blender
Some of the coolest anination effects in top-grossing movies began in Blender. Learn how to bring your creations to life with this free, open-source 3D computer graphics tool. Blender is an extremely complex program used for the task of producing high-quality 3D models and animations. More ...
Inkscape - How to Join Two Segments at Endnodes
To combine two different paths into one path, you need to join the endnode of one path to the endnode of the other path. To join two endnodes, overlap the two endnodes on top of each other, then combine the paths, then join the endnodes. More ...
Inscape Text in a Shape
One interesting thing InkScape can do is to place text inside a shape. This article provides an easy tutorial. More ...
Coding Color for the Web
You can specify color using "hexadecimal" notation. Whereas the decimal numbering system uses the characters 0 through 9 to get 10 values, the hexadecimal numbering system uses the characters 0 through f to get 16 values. More ...
How to Really Create an Arc in SVG
Most sources describe how to use the SVG Path element to create an arc. Good luck with that. In this article I explain how to use the Circle element instead. More ...
How to Make a Simple Video
Video marketing is very popular these days. This article shows you how to quickly and easily use a digital camera or a video camera to create your movie for video marketing. More ...
The Browser Safe Palette
Most computers today are capable of displaying up to 17 million different colors simultaneously. But back when video RAM was scarce, a method was devised that would permit the monitor to display pictures acceptably using only 256 different colors. More ...
Inkscape Shadows and Highlights
Adding shadows and highlights to your drawings can create a touch of realism. In this article you learn how to add shadows and highlights to your Inkscape drawings. More ...
Free Replacement for Overpriced Photoshop
GIMP is a comprehensive image editing program on the level of Photoshop, in fact it looks and works pretty much the same as Photoshop, with one major exception; Photoshop costs about $800.00 while GIMP is totally free! More ...
RGB Vs CMYK
RBG and CMYK are two of the most popular color spaces. Just about everything uses either one of these color modes. A few examples are your computer monitor (RGB) and anything printed from an offset printer (CMYK). This following is a brief description of these color modes with some examples. More ...
