Learn Inkscape now - create vector graphics for free!

Name: Learn Inkscape now - create vector graphics for free!
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Design everything you need for free! First ever complete Inkscape video course from A-Z for beginners!

Created byIstván Szép

Last updated 10/2019

English

What you'll learn

All the tools of Inkscape in a fun, task oriented way!
Using, shapes, colors, text and images to create your very own vector art!

Course content

7 sections • 41 lectures • 4h 12m total length

Introduction1:57
In the introduction I will show you what is Inkscape and what it is good for. It is an open source program, what you can use to create illustrations, logos or any type of 2d graphics you wish.
The user interface4:30
In this lecture you will get help to find your way around the interface of Inkscape, and learn how to zoom in an out fast.(believe me, that is crucial for a good design!)

Draw your first object3:47
We start slowly and create our very first objects in Inkscape. Follow the video and draw amazing squares and circles everywhere! - promise we will draw more later on!
Saving your work and exporting3:24
Saving your great work is crucial! You can save your work to .svg and edit later, or export to.png as a bitmap image.
Select and transform objects4:07
As Inkscape is built around using objects, we need to know how to select and modify them - this is what it's all about after all.
Dealing with multiple objects7:20
You will create a lot of objects when you design with Inkscape, it is good to know the way to handle them.
Let's color it! - the basics of color usage9:16
You know how to create and modify objects, it is time to add some color!
Shape and path7:46
What is the difference between shape and path? What are the basic path operations and how to use them to create shape? How to accidentally draw a duck? Learn it all from this lesson!
Groups and basic drawings6:48
Let's use what we learned so far and create a mug.

Edit path by nodes11:30
A bit more complex but gives you more control over your design - edit path by nodes for a great result!
Another view on colors6:14
Colors are so much more than kust the tiles in the color palette! In this video I will show you the color wheel and tell you about RGBA - and how all these things will make your work faster and more creative!
Gradients7:03
If you want to create more than just flat colored shapes, gradients is what you need! They are very easy to create and modify in Inkscape.
Going for the 3D look - gradients and blur9:13
Gradients and blur are great ways to create three dimensional looking lightning effects. This lesson is more about the proper use of tools than about the tools themselves. I will show you some lightning tricks that are useful in any illustration!
Clipping and masking10:08
Clip and mask are essential in more detailed design work.
Working with text10:49
You can add text to your fliers, brochures, banners, business cards - and this is the way to do it in Inkscape! (The metallic text effect made in the video is in the supplementary file. Try to make your own!)
Layers4:30
Layers are a great way to organize your work in Inkscape.
Guidelines, rulers, align and distribute6:15
Sometimes you have to create ordered and organized work. This is when aligning objects to each other and using guides can be useful!

The spray tool7:57
Going into a more creative direction, the spray tool is fast and fun to use and a good way to add details to your work. We create leaves and a starry night in the video.
The pencil tool - create custom brushes8:00
The pencil (or freehand) tool is there to create freehand curves. But now I will show you how to use it as a real brush, and how to create your own brushes for added artistic value!
Sculpt tool5:18
you can add more variety to your drawing with the sculpt tool!
Pattern along path5:01
You can use several path effects in Inkscape, in this video I will share my favorite with you.Look at all that fishes! :)
Filters and extensions4:18
There are over a hundred filter effects and extensions in Inkscape, I will show a few example of use, and share my favorite (a very useful) one, perspective distortion!
Import photos and tracing8:18
You can import bitmap images into Inkscape, and convert them to vector. In this lesson I will show you some ways to do this.
How to create patterns?5:35
In Inkscape you can use patterns on your objects insted of flat colors or gradients! I will show you how!
More about patterns0:22
Blending modes5:50
Layer blending modes are another way to make your work more colorful.

Create a Christmas card3:46
We start to create our Christmas card.
Draw a funny elf character18:21
Following the process of creating an illustrated Christmas card, I will share my way of drawing a cute Christmas elf. As a good drawing takes a bit longer, I split this into two videos.
Finish your character and create falling snow14:59
After finishing the elf illustration, we use the spray tool to create falling snow.
Put text on card5:59
We put the text on the card, position and color it.
Finalize and export your drawing1:12
Finish and export our Christmas card!

Change canvas color3:31
You can modify a lot of things in the Document properties. Changing the canvas color is one of the most useful of them. See it how to do it!
Use "Find and replace" to manage multiple objects5:49
This tip is very helpful when you work with more objects creating a complex illustration. I can not post the original file I used in the video -as it is an illustration made for a client - but I added a little field of flowers so you can test this method yourself!
Tips for creating a good pattern6:07
You know how to use the pattern tool, but how do we make an actual pattern? Here is how!
Inkscape 0.91 cheatsheet1:00
HEre are the basic shortcuts I use in Inkscape! Get familiar with them and make your work faster!
How to create mandala?5:51
How to use the Clone Tool to draw a butterfly?7:09
The clone tool is an easy way to create symmetrical designs. Check it out! :)

Requirements

To start the course, download Inkscape free from the official website!
There is no necessary graphic design knowledge to start the course

Description

The course is teaching everything one should know to work efficiently with the free and open source graphic design program Inkscape. As a free program, there are plenty of short tutorials about Inkscape, but not a comprehensive video tutorial like this was made before! These lessons are not for solving individual tasks (like how to create a banner, how to draw a fish etc.) but rather going through all the tools one can need to understand and use Inkscape on an amateur or even professional level! Apart from sharing the tools, I also give my tricks and tips I developed myself as a designer working with Inkscape for years.

There are 30 lectures of varying length, and .svg files are provided where needed, so students can learn and experiment. This is how the course is built up:

In the first set of lectures we go through the basic tools, and understand how Inkscape works.
Then the more complex tools follow, and we create more elaborate designs.
Then I'm sharing some illustration tips and tricks, that will make for clever and outstanding illustration.
And in the final lessons we create a Christmas card together, using all the tools and knowledge acquired during the course.

Have fun and ask when you need help! New videos will be added to the course upon request!

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Introduction2 lectures • 6min

Your first drawing7 lectures • 42min

Learn more tools!8 lectures • 1hr 6min

Being a bit more creative!9 lectures • 51min

Put everything together!5 lectures • 44min

What's new in Inkscape 0.91?4 lectures • 14min

Tips and tricks6 lectures • 29min

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