[Live-demo] Artwork for version 6.5?

[Javi Sanchez]

Hi Anton,

Thank you for the detailed information! Of course, It is great 
information for me to start with.

We would like to print some DVDs for the FOSSGIS in Spain in a couple of 
weeks, so we can not wait to work on your next version, and I will try 
to fix something.

Best regards,

Javi.



El 20/02/13 20:45, Anton Popov escribió:
> Hi Javi
>
> I'm the one who created the first version [1] of the cover you
> mentioned. It's designed to provide a basic layout while allowing a
> custom (e.g. yearly) theme. I'm in the process of upgrading the design
> to the current version 6.5. In order to make it easier for people like
> you to develop own customizations I'm simplifying the XCF. Once done
> I'll upload it to the SVN (might take a week or two since I'm busy with
> other stuff right now).
>
> To give you an impression of how the design is intended to be used:
> The cover for the german FOSSGIS of this year can be found here [2] and
> there [3]. Last year's version was this [4] and that [5]. There should
> also be a version around in [1] - without any theme - that looks like
> [6] and [7].
>
> The design was created using GIMP 2.7. So yes, as you already noticed,
> the design is raster based. With a setting of 300 dpi it should be
> printed right to the size of a CD/DVD hull (12.1 cm). I'm afraid there
> is no vector version of the main background image available. That's why
> I decided to do it raster-based.
>
> When working with the XCF there are a few things you should be aware
> of:
>    * There are a few hidden layers like guides or logos. Don't get
>      confused by this. Just ignore or remove them ;)
>    * When moving layers make sure that there are no unwanted/unrelated
>      layers linked together (see the chain icon next to the visibility
>      icon in the layer list) so that you don't move other layers by
>      accident. Some of the layers are already linked by default in [1]!
>    * There are many layers that make heavy use of transparency. Some of
>      them exist multiple times to enable you to increase or decrease the
>      effect. Link/unlink them before/after moving so that their position
>      matches.
>    * As a policy: when creating text layers create duplicates of them,
>      run a gaussian filter (at a fitting size, of course) and invert the
>      colors (or use white as a rule of thumb). Since the backgound image
>      contains darker and lighter colors this makes it easier to read the
>      text.
>    * Concerning giving assignments to a printing company: the XCF's
>      contain some (later invisible) guides. You should mainly work
>      within these bounds. And: any new background image you add should
>      overlap those guides. This is also called "bleeding". When the
>      printed paper is cut there won't be white border artifacts this
>      way.
>
> I hope I wrote understandable and you feel introduced enough =)
> If you have any questions, please let me know. I'll commit a simpler
> template for future versions as soon as possible.
>
> Kind regards,
> Anton Popov
>
> [1] http://trac.osgeo.org/osgeo/browser/livedvd/artwork/sleeve/5.5
> [2] http://www.fossgis.de/wiki/Datei:OSGeo_Live_6.5_booklet_outside.png
> [3] http://www.fossgis.de/wiki/Datei:OSGeo_Live_6.5_DVD-final.png
> [4] http://www.fossgis.de/wiki/Datei:OSGeo_Live_5.5_booklet_outside.png
> [5] http://www.fossgis.de/wiki/Datei:OSGeo_Live_5_5_DVD-final.png
> [6] http://antonpopov.de/gfx/osgeo/03-01-nofossgis-noframe.png
> [7] http://antonpopov.de/gfx/osgeo/03-01-nofossgis.png
>
> On [20.02.13 14:13], Javi Sanchez wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I Just would like to know if there is someone already working on new
>> artwork version of the disc.
>>
>> I also wonder if someone could give me any tip/help on how to work
>> on it and if it is possible to fix it with GIMP.
>>
>> I've been taking a look at [1], but those files seems to be raster
>> when I open them in GIMP, I understand it is not easy to edit unless
>> I can have them in vector format. Is that correct or I just don't
>> know how to do it?
>>
>> [1] http://trac.osgeo.org/osgeo/browser/livedvd/artwork/sleeve/6.0
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Javi Sánchez.
>>
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