[Qgis-developer] Crowdfunding for a Christmas gift to QGIS - live layer effects!

[Bernd Vogelgesang]

Hi Nyall,
I tried to donate, but my credit card was refused without any hints why.  
Its still valid till 08/15. Any experience with that already or other ways  
to contribute?

Cheers
Bernd


Am 25.12.2014, 10:54 Uhr, schrieb Nyall Dawson <nyall.dawson at gmail.com>:

> Hey all,
>
> Just letting everyone know about a new crowdfunding project I've just  
> launched:
>
> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/41633306/a-christmas-gift-for-qgis-live-layer-effects-for-q
>
> This project aims to add live layer effects to QGIS which can be
> applied to symbols. Some examples include live blur effects, drop
> shadows, and outer glows. Think Photoshop style layer effects but
> available directly within QGIS.
>
> Initially this will be just for symbol layers, but the code will be
> flexible enough to allow these effects to apply to composer items,
> labelling, etc. Effects will also be stackable, eg, you can apply a
> blur to a symbol and then a subsequent drop shadow effect.
>
> Why crowdfund? Well, there's a lot of work left to get this to a
> mergeable stage. It's not a sponsored project, and will take a lot of
> time to complete. I think crowdfunding will be the best way of raising
> the amount to fund my development time on this valuable feature.
>
> So, please share the word!
>
> Merry Christmas to all,
> Nyall
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