Great Wide Open on Processing.org
Hi everyone,
Mushon told me about this open source project called processing.org. It’s a really cool programming language that was created for people who want to create images, animations and interactions. It is used as a sketchbook where you can make really fun graphics that can move around and interact with each other, but it’s done in a way that is very accessible to everyone. The program is based on javascript and allows you to create so many things that could be quite simple, but also allows for very elaborate design, which I will show examples of.
Here is the link:
Processing
See you later!
Sheila
Final Project Idea
Hey Guys,
I have been having a hard time finding a project to work on, but I’m probably going to use this one:
site
It’s called cURL and transfers files using URL syntax. It supports SSL certificates, FTP uploading, proxies, cookies, password authentication, proxy tunneling, and more. I used to use WebCargo when I wanted to transfer big files, but you could only do so many before you had to pay. cURL is and open source program, which is great, but I think I’m at least going to work on the website layout and the logo, and hopefully more. I’m signed up for the mailing list, but still working on the installation… I may need help with that.
Let me know what you guys think!
See you later,
Sheila
Website Redesigns
Here are some sites I’m considering for a redesign:
These sites aren’t extremely awful, but they are a little outdated or underdesigned. I also need practice, so I think these websites would be a good start.
Thanks,
Sheila
p.s. working on getting the other assignments posted!
Stick it to the Man (in the Adobe hut that is…)
Man that was a killer pun….
I am presenting on Open Source alternatives to the ubiquitous Adobe Suite of design applications. There are a number of image editing apps out there that intend to replicate Photoshop, but the one that far and away is the best is called the GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Project): http://www.gimp.org/.
The Illustrator alternative that offers the best functionality is called Inkscape: http://www.inkscape.org/.
The alternative to InDesign is called Scribus: http://www.scribus.net.
Finally, something that will actually be useful to all of you (using a Mac at least) is NeoOffice a very well polished open source alternative to Microsoft Office: http://www.neooffice.org/
Here are a couple of programs that I use on a daily basis that are all Open Source:
Adium: An IM program that covers all the major IM kinds. I like it because of its customization options and the fact that it is not made by AOL (which I personally despise). Best of all its Open Source and Free!
Text Wrangler: A free text editor that is really useful for editing HTML and CSS. It color codes the code you write so its easier do read HTML and CSS and even more techie types of coding.
Quicksilver: This is that launcher program that I was using during the demonstration in class today. I think its probably the most amazing program ever. If only because it saves you from always going to the Applications folder and then hunting for the right program. I find it impossible to use computers without quicksilver now though so keep in mind that it spoils you! This very elegantly designed program has an equally spare and elegant website. Just click on the quicksilver button and click the dowload button in the tab that pulls out and you are set.
open source goodies
Some links to accompany my presentation.
Open source software:
Firefox browser
Some non software related links:
Open source DIY clothing patterns
Open source pretty much anything you can think of
The Code Breakers
Download the high quality file from here. Or view it through Google Video, here:
Part One:
Part Two:
