This is a presentation I am working on for a school computer class. Just a review on freeware program (I chose Inkscape) and Hardware (Wacom Cintiq)

1. Software/Hardware Project
Software: Inkscape 0.48
Hardware: Wacom Cintiq 24HD Pen Display

2. Inkscape
• What is Inkscape?
• What’s the Difference?
• What can Inkscape Do?
• Icons
• Illustration
• Web Design
• Animations
• How Does it Compare?

3. Software
INKSCAPE

4. What Is Inkscape?
• Open-source vector graphics
editor
• Use of Scalable Vector
Graphics (SVG), as the native
format.

5. What’s the Difference?
• Inkscape stores its graphics in a vector
format.
• Vector graphics is a resolution-independent
description of the actual shapes.
PNG Created With GIMP Vector From Inkscape
Zoom: 200% Zoom: 23,786%

6. What Can Inkscape Do?
Icons
• Icons are probably one of the most popular use cases when it comes to using Inkscape.
Almost all complete icon sets on Linux desktop are created mainly using Inkscape.
Icon example

7. Web Design
• Inkscape allows to export objects into multiple file types

8. Illustrations
Inkscape

9. How Does it Compare?
How does Inkscape compare to other scalable vector graphic
editing programs?
Illustrator Inkscape
Native File Format .AI .SVG
PNG Support No Yes
Transparency Yes Yes
Line Smoothing Yes Yes
User friendly Average Great
Filters Many Many
3D Objects Yes (Powerful) Yes (Good)

10. As You can see, Inkscape can keep up with
Illustrator and, in my opinion, has a better
user interface.

11. Wacom Cintiq 24HD
• What is it?
• What’s it used for?
• For use with…..
• Specs
• Cintiq in action
• Price

12. Hardware
Wacom Cintiq 24HD Pen Display

13. Wacom Cintiq 24HD Pen Display
• enables creative professionals to work
naturally by using pen technology directly on
the surface of an LCD display.
• Scratch-resistant glass
• different working positions
• Better comfort than working with mouse

14. For Use With:
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Corel Draw X6
• Many others…….

15. Specs
Active Area 20.41" x 12.8"
Color Black
Windows 7 / Vista / Vista x64 / XP /
Compatibility
XP x64 / Mac OS X 10.5 or greater
Data Port USB
Display Adapters Included DVI-I to VGA
Display Connector DVI-I, DisplayPort
Graphics Input Analog RGB, digital DVI, DisplayPort
Physical Size 30.29" x 18.26" x 2.5”
Power Supply Input 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz

16. Specs Cont.
Power Supply Output 24 VDC 5.0A (max)
Pressure Levels 2048 on pen tip and eraser
Arm: 2° to 77°, Range: 75° Display:
Stand Adjustability
88° to 165°, Range: 163°
Warranty 2 years (USA/Canada)
Weight 63.8lbs. with stand (29.0kg)

17. Examples Of Wacom Cintiq in Action
Antonio Gonella Mark Magner
Director of Production Design Director
Technology, Cartoon Network Sesame Street

18. PRICE
If you wish to purchase the Wacom Cintiq it will run you….
$2599 USD