From 851d2ea5ce578d478ea7e70b16e6aa2fb5271035 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nicolas Dufour Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2016 11:03:25 +0200 Subject: [Bug #1508255] Shapes tutorial: things that might need an update. Plus calligraphy update missing from previous commit. Fixed bugs: - https://launchpad.net/bugs/1508255 (bzr r14942) --- share/tutorials/tutorial-calligraphy.svg | 308 +++++++++++++++---------------- 1 file changed, 154 insertions(+), 154 deletions(-) (limited to 'share/tutorials/tutorial-calligraphy.svg') diff --git a/share/tutorials/tutorial-calligraphy.svg b/share/tutorials/tutorial-calligraphy.svg index e22fc3512..a9465bd22 100644 --- a/share/tutorials/tutorial-calligraphy.svg +++ b/share/tutorials/tutorial-calligraphy.svg @@ -255,7 +255,7 @@ the width of your pen gradually in the middle of the stroke: Pen width may also depend on the velocity, as controlled by the thinning parameter. This parameter can take values from -100 to 100; zero means the width is independent of velocity, positive values make faster strokes -thinner, negative values make faster strokes broader. The default of 0.1 means moderate +thinner, negative values make faster strokes broader. The default of 10 means moderate thinning of fast strokes. Here are a few examples, all drawn with width=20 and angle=90: @@ -294,14 +294,14 @@ angle=90: jerky movements to get strangely naturalistic, neuron-like shapes: - - - - - - - - Angle & Fixation + + + + + + + + Angle & Fixation @@ -341,7 +341,7 @@ the angle is determined by the tilt of the pen. - + @@ -377,7 +377,7 @@ and at its broadest when drawn perpendicular. Positive angles are the most natural and traditional for right-handed calligraphy. - + @@ -571,10 +571,10 @@ fixation and zero width contrast (above right), on the other hand, suggest moder serif typefaces such as Helvetica. - - Tremor + + Tremor - + @@ -641,8 +641,8 @@ splotches. This significantly expands the creative range of the tool. - - Wiggle & Mass + + Wiggle & Mass @@ -654,7 +654,7 @@ than affect its visual output. So there won't be any illustrations in this instead just try them yourself to get a better idea. - + @@ -677,10 +677,10 @@ quite small (2) so that the tool is fast and responsive, but you can increase ma get slower and smoother pen. - - Calligraphy examples + + Calligraphy examples - + @@ -690,7 +690,7 @@ calligraphy. If you are new to this art, get yourself a good calligraphy book an it with Inkscape. This section will show you just a few simple examples. - + @@ -700,15 +700,15 @@ going to write in a slanted or cursive hand, add some slanted guides across the rulers as well, for example: - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + @@ -744,7 +744,7 @@ stems. Here are some letter elements for the Uncial hand: - + @@ -752,8 +752,8 @@ stems. Here are some letter elements for the Uncial hand: Several useful tips: - - + + @@ -762,8 +762,8 @@ stems. Here are some letter elements for the Uncial hand: scroll the canvas (Ctrl+arrow keys) with your left hand after finishing each letter. - - + + @@ -775,8 +775,8 @@ nudge/scale/rotate it as needed (using mouse or keys), then press - - + + @@ -787,7 +787,7 @@ irregular handwritten look. Resist the temptation to copy over letters and lett elements; each stroke must be original. - + @@ -795,122 +795,122 @@ elements; each stroke must be original. And here are some complete lettering examples: - - - - - - - - - Unicial hand - Carolingian hand - Gothic hand - Bâtarde hand - - - Flourished Italic hand - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Conclusion + + + + + + + + + Unicial hand + Carolingian hand + Gothic hand + Bâtarde hand + + + Flourished Italic hand + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Conclusion - + @@ -921,7 +921,7 @@ 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