From 45bee45f5e1e484301a2e978d6b18754c80302ea Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kris De Gussem Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 23:04:54 +0100 Subject: Calligraphy and tips tutorial update (bzr r9916) --- share/tutorials/tutorial-calligraphy.svg | 29 +++++++++++++++-------------- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) (limited to 'share/tutorials/tutorial-calligraphy.svg') diff --git a/share/tutorials/tutorial-calligraphy.svg b/share/tutorials/tutorial-calligraphy.svg index 8bcee8623..39430b531 100644 --- a/share/tutorials/tutorial-calligraphy.svg +++ b/share/tutorials/tutorial-calligraphy.svg @@ -1,4 +1,5 @@ + @@ -153,7 +154,7 @@ currently functions. One great advantage that we have over the scribes of the past is the Undo command: If you make a mistake, the entire page is not -ruined. Inkscape's Calligraphy tool also enables some techniques which would not be +ruined. Inkscape's Calligraphy tool also enables some techniques which would not be possible with a traditional pen-and-ink. @@ -203,7 +204,7 @@ now on, Inkscape will remember those settings on startup. The Inkscape calligraphy pen can be sensitive to the velocity of -the stroke (see “Thinning” below), so if you are using a mouse, you'll probably want to +the stroke (see “Thinning” below), so if you are using a mouse, you'll probably want to zero this parameter. @@ -233,12 +234,12 @@ drawing tablets). This pair of options control the width of your pen. The width can vary from 1 to 100 and (by default) is measured in units relative to the size of your editing window, but independent of zoom. This makes sense, because the -natural “unit of measure” in calligraphy is the range of your hand's movement, +natural “unit of measure” in calligraphy is the range of your hand's movement, and it is therefore convenient to have the width of your pen nib in constant ratio to the size of your “drawing board” and not in some real units which would make it depend on zoom. This behavior is optional though, so it can be changed for those who would prefer absolute units regardless of zoom. To switch -to this mode, use the checkbox on the tool's Preferences page (you can open it +to this mode, use the checkbox on the tool's Preferences page (you can open it by double-clicking the tool button). @@ -356,7 +357,7 @@ the angle is determined by the tilt of the pen. Each traditional calligraphy style has its own prevalent pen angle. For example, the -Unicial hand uses the angle of 25 degrees. More complex hands and more experienced +Uncial hand uses the angle of 25 degrees. More complex hands and more experienced calligraphers will often vary the angle while drawing, and Inkscape makes this possible by pressing up and down arrow keys or with a tablet that supports the tilt sensitivity feature. For beginning calligraphy lessons, however, @@ -392,7 +393,7 @@ natural and traditional for right-handed calligraphy. The level of contrast between the thinnest and the thickest is controlled by the -fixation parameter. The value of 1 means that the angle is always +fixation parameter. The value of 100 means that the angle is always constant, as set in the Angle field. Decreasing fixation lets the pen turn a little against the direction of the stroke. With fixation=0, pen rotates freely to be always perpendicular to the stroke, and Angle has no effect anymore: @@ -659,7 +660,7 @@ splotches. This significantly expands the creative range of the tool. Unlike width and angle, these two last parameters define how the tool “feels” rather -than affect its visual output. So there won't be any illustrations in this section; +than affect its visual output. So there won't be any illustrations in this section; instead just try them yourself to get a better idea. @@ -704,7 +705,7 @@ it with Inkscape. This section will show you just a few simple examples. - First of all, to do letters, you need to create a pair of rulers to guide you. If you're + First of all, to do letters, you need to create a pair of rulers to guide you. If you're going to write in a slanted or cursive hand, add some slanted guides across the two rulers as well, for example: @@ -733,7 +734,7 @@ movement range, adjust width and angle, and off you go! Probably the first thing you would do as a beginner calligrapher is practice the basic elements of letters — vertical and horizontal stems, round strokes, slanted -stems. Here are some letter elements for the Unicial hand: +stems. Here are some letter elements for the Uncial hand: @@ -767,7 +768,7 @@ stems. Here are some letter elements for the Unicial hand: - If your hand is comfortable on the tablet, don't move it. Instead, + If your hand is comfortable on the tablet, don't move it. Instead, scroll the canvas (Ctrl+arrow keys) with your left hand after finishing each letter. @@ -779,7 +780,7 @@ each letter. If your last stroke is bad, just undo it (Ctrl+Z). However, if its shape is good but the position or size are -slightly off, it's better to switch to Selector temporarily (Space) and +slightly off, it's better to switch to Selector temporarily (Space) and nudge/scale/rotate it as needed (using mouse or keys), then press Space again to return to Calligraphy tool. @@ -791,7 +792,7 @@ again to return to Calligraphy tool. Having done a word, switch to Selector again to adjust stem uniformity -and letterspacing. Don't overdo this, however; good calligraphy must retain somewhat +and letterspacing. Don't overdo this, however; good calligraphy must retain somewhat irregular handwritten look. Resist the temptation to copy over letters and letter elements; each stroke must be original. @@ -924,8 +925,8 @@ elements; each stroke must be original. - Calligraphy is not only fun; it's a deeply spiritual art that may -transform your outlook on everything you do and see. Inkscape's + Calligraphy is not only fun; it's a deeply spiritual art that may +transform your outlook on everything you do and see. Inkscape's calligraphy tool can only serve as a modest introduction. And yet it is very nice to play with and may be useful in real design. Enjoy! -- cgit v1.2.3