Scribus is a freeware page-layout program. It is comparable with Adobe InDesign (and PageMaker) or Quark XPress. I would say it is comparable to Microsoft Publisher, but that unprofessional program stinks to high heaven - Scribus actually is better (and FREE....don't tell Bill Gates).
Since this program is the one we will use for layout work, use the following resources (and download your own copy too):
- Scribus download page
- Scribus Manual [7.9 MB] - for version 1.4.0, but it should still be handy...
- Scribus Tutorial [1.4 MB] - not a manual, but still somewhat helpful...
GIMPGIMP (or GNU Image Manipulation Program) is the poorman's Photoshop. And for a class without a budget (yet), the freeware program is a God-send! If you can learn the basics of GIMP, Photoshop (and other applications) will be a breeze.
Since this program is the one we will use for most raster-based graphic work, use the following resources:
- GIMP download page
- GIMP Manual [32.3 MB] - most up to date copy
InkScape
Similar to GIMP, InkScape is freeware for vector based graphics only. Since its free, it has some odd quirks - but, hey - you get what you pay for!
InkScape has MANY peculiarities...so here are some resources to help you (...and don't cry...it'll short out your computer...):
InkScape has MANY peculiarities...so here are some resources to help you (...and don't cry...it'll short out your computer...):
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