Inkscape Explained in 5 Minutes

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  •  4 роки тому +1032

    I like the fact high quality tutorials exist for free and open source software. Great work, Nick!

    • @fukcg00gle95
      @fukcg00gle95 4 роки тому +42

      Exactly why the internet is such a valuable resource. People are awesome! 👍

    • @UmbraVivens94
      @UmbraVivens94 4 роки тому +14

      channel should now be "Inkscape Guru" lol

    • @starnice5559
      @starnice5559 4 роки тому +1

      @@UmbraVivens94 xD

    • @captainpawpawchannel
      @captainpawpawchannel 4 роки тому +1

      actually the best tutorials are for the free and open source softwares, see Blender for example

    • @andres_avila03
      @andres_avila03 4 роки тому

      people whom worth to support!!! ❤️

  • @ajaym6795
    @ajaym6795 4 роки тому +93

    I like the fact that he started talking about raster graphics and vector graphics instead of just jumping into the interface without any context. Not only did he explain Inkscape in 5 mins, he also established himself as a reliable instructor

  • @IsaacBTTF
    @IsaacBTTF 4 роки тому +73

    The way you structure these tutorials along with your voice and tone is just amazing in my opinion.
    The perfect Inkscape tutorials.

  • @kamusumbe
    @kamusumbe 4 роки тому +232

    Learning _english_ and *graphic design* at once, thanks Nick.

  • @agungwidi799
    @agungwidi799 4 роки тому +514

    One dislike probably an Adobe employee

    • @starnice5559
      @starnice5559 4 роки тому +3

      yeah

    • @dollarquantums
      @dollarquantums 4 роки тому +7

      more like Adobe's boss

    • @rajeshrn8331
      @rajeshrn8331 4 роки тому +4

      23 Adobe employees till now😂

    • @kinvert
      @kinvert 4 роки тому +3

      @@rajeshrn8331 Maybe the dislikes will go back down as they get laid off due to covid.

    • @cursed_cats5710
      @cursed_cats5710 3 роки тому +4

      adobe salty that open-source software is superior to their $30/month products

  • @kinoo9673
    @kinoo9673 3 роки тому +18

    I used this software very superficially in a graphic design course in high school, and the first impression it gave me was that it was a mediocre program, but watching more tutorials about it, learning and increasing my interest I realized that Inkscape can be an extremely professional level tool. Watching this video and discovering yourself at the same time has opened my eyes to how powerful Inkscape is. Thank you.
    [Translated by google, my english is not very good]

  • @yondaime500
    @yondaime500 4 роки тому +13

    I don't think I'll ever make money with graphic design (doesn't seem compatible with my career, but you never know) but I bought your master class because I appreciate your effort to promote this free (as in speech and as in beer) software and help people get the most out of it. We need more people like you. I've been enjoying the course a lot, too. Already learned plenty of features that I never dreamed existed.

  • @TayesOutdoorAdventure-q8k
    @TayesOutdoorAdventure-q8k 18 днів тому

    Thanks Nick, about 16 years ago I had a sign/graphics company that I closed up. We were doing about $1mil in sales per year. I got tired of it after 20 years of owning it. Now I run a volleyball club and I love my life so much more. We get many t-shirts and hoodies printed up by our local screen printers. They do a great job but their design work is very average. I used to run everything on Corel and Adobe. I got rid of all my computers and software, I was looking for a new software to use once in a while for designing and ran into your channel. Very well done video and this 5 minute video got me very interested in trying out this software. Thank you for making this simple but very clear video to understand!

  • @damientaylor3691
    @damientaylor3691 Рік тому +3

    Tell you what Nick, you da man! I have been watching garbage tutorials on inkscape and suddenly you ended up in my feed, really well presented, helpful and god damn perfect for me.

  • @loliradotopper
    @loliradotopper 4 роки тому +71

    I'm here to tell you that your existence help me go though the tough times.
    Thank you.

  • @lindakalaitzis7648
    @lindakalaitzis7648 2 роки тому +1

    Something about the tone of voice that makes me (a total beginner) feel like I can learn how to use Inkscape. Thanks, Nick.

  • @hughesjf
    @hughesjf 4 роки тому +96

    Thanks, Nick. I've viewed every video and have enrolled in your Master Class, which I revisit frequently. Your tutorials are a treasure!

  • @IcebulletZ
    @IcebulletZ 2 роки тому +3

    This is awesome. I couldn't afford or justify illustrator for my needs (personal logo design for my company as well as labels, stickers and ads ). So I chose inkscape. I know the basics just from converting the knowledge I have from simular programs, but your guides have been able to take that to the next level! I'm getting more confident now and creating is becoming easier. I've got a functional though simple logo that suits my needs. I've also been able to make attractive looking labels for my products and streamline editing those. So thanks again for the guides!

  • @jenovaizquierdo
    @jenovaizquierdo 4 роки тому +3

    Not bad. I'm beginner using Adobe Illustrator and i try Inkscape before, but i was not into it because there was no good tutorials to follow up. Your tutorials are really good and I'm subscribing to learn more how to use Inkscape.

  • @logicalindian_777
    @logicalindian_777 4 роки тому +2

    Must say, you are amazing.
    I started using Inkscape when I was 17 or so, and lost grip on it completely, recently I got back to it and your videos helped me a lot.
    I designed my own firms logo, and use it on a regular basis to creat banners, and advertising art works and what not.

  • @dutch1800
    @dutch1800 4 роки тому +1

    Nick, Long time Inkscape user here. I use it to design files for vinyl cutting and CNC machines and a many other things. I always learn something new from your videos. Thanks for sharing

  • @surinfarmwest6645
    @surinfarmwest6645 4 роки тому +1

    Nick,
    as always, delivered in a professional, easy to understand manner.

  • @tristandombroski9677
    @tristandombroski9677 4 роки тому +1

    I have been using Inkscape on and off for the past five years and I just learned all of it in literally the four minutes of your video. I look forward to seeing more informative content.

  • @Myblackclothing
    @Myblackclothing 4 роки тому

    Just enrolled in all your lifetime access complete bundle courses!!!!! For $39 it is the best offer out there for teaching me how to use these graphic design tools. I am super excited because your work speaks for itself. Can't thank you enough. I have used so many of your tutorials for so much of my designs. You are hands down the inkscape expert. Hopefully I can get there with your courses! Cheers Nick!

  • @sid8823
    @sid8823 4 роки тому +19

    This video has excited me like hell.. My only regret is to not have started learning it right from beginning of lockdown due to corona... I could have learnt so much in these 3 months.

  • @MrFuguDataScience
    @MrFuguDataScience 4 роки тому +19

    I am glad I found this channel. Really, gonna help me because I need to make my channel look better.

  • @puffypina2596
    @puffypina2596 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much! I used to use Adobe for school but the monthly payments killed my wallet. I found inkscape and had no clue how to use it but this video helped loads! Thank you!

  • @juliebrezenski1767
    @juliebrezenski1767 3 роки тому +1

    very nice introduction. I was given Inkscape by a graphic designer friend, and I have no idea what I'm doing. I'll be following you from now on!! Thank you for sharing your success.

  • @dibfibo
    @dibfibo 2 роки тому

    Hi nick, I'm using inkscape for one week, after 7 years of Adobe software. Very good software, I'll watch your tutorials in these weeks. Thank you for sharing!

  • @devef
    @devef 4 роки тому

    Im a Adobe Illustrator guy, but im impressed with the quality of your work with inkScape, i'll give a shot to inkScape

  • @GT_youtube23
    @GT_youtube23 4 роки тому +3

    You have changed my life sir! Signing up for class in a few mins, I NEED THIS KNOWLEDGE!!

  • @godspowerjack
    @godspowerjack 4 роки тому +2

    Man, you have been my mentor all this while. Always love your contents. I am serious dude. I really want to get myself dirty with inkscape vector designs. And I wish life could have given average guys like us bucks palliative, then, I must confess, your inkscape Masterclass could have been the first class on my masters. I believe life may change, it surely will change someday. Keep up the fine work dude. Appreciate a million miles to the top of mount Everest.

  • @ConsairtinFergus
    @ConsairtinFergus 3 роки тому +2

    I've been a sign maker for more than 30 years, and Inkscape is my favourite vector tool.
    After using Corel, Illustrator, Freehand and even FlexiSign; I find the vector tools of Inkscape the fastest and easiest to use of them all.
    The only bad thing is It's not good to use directly with vinyl cutting plotters, CNC routers, big format printers or laser cutters. But imports and exports a great deal of formats.
    Otherwise, a great program that has improved a lot since Its early versions. And under Linux - I've Linux Mint at home - is even faster than on Windows.

  • @theoddcrow9382
    @theoddcrow9382 3 роки тому +1

    Short, concise and straight to the point, great tutorial Nick!

  • @smu1129
    @smu1129 4 роки тому

    I use Inkscape quite often and have barely just scratched the surface. Thanks for the massive tutorial!

  • @lauram1875
    @lauram1875 3 роки тому +1

    Happy I found this channel. Good tone of voice (important to me), articulate & succinct. Looking forward to learning something new!

  • @kon_radar
    @kon_radar Рік тому +1

    That one example from 0:00 - I just started to play with masks in GIMP, separating RGB from the alpha channel, etc. Masks are pretty powerful.
    And in this Inkscape video in the beginning, instead of redrawing the whole shapes, I would use a simple mask, by copying the whole text, grouping them together, coloring them white, and use them as a mask for the underlying original text. With this you can easily add these hole effects for characters like "S".
    I can imagine, making a 7-sided star, but only the stroke from it, 40px big, converted with "stroke to path". And in the middle of this quasi stroke, the same star, but only 10px thick. This one will be a transparency mask, going from opaque at the edges, to full transparency in the middle.
    This way you can draw your own shapes for gradients with transparency.

  • @sheikhtashdeedahmed2740
    @sheikhtashdeedahmed2740 3 роки тому

    Been listening to you for 4 and a half minutes and I already feel like subbing.

  • @khaliyah191
    @khaliyah191 4 роки тому +1

    I was leaning towards Affinity Design since I already own Affinity Photo but after seeing the recent update of Inkscape I feel like it’s the better and more developed platform and I actually like the UI and features better and the crazy part is that it is free. I’m convinced. Thank you for the tutorial also.

  • @nuwan67
    @nuwan67 4 роки тому

    Thank you Nick for making these great tutorials freely available.

  • @MiRickable
    @MiRickable 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for putting all of this together... I am also learning Design Space and someone told me that I might find Inkscape more to my liking... Once again.... time to get ahold of a fresh pad of paper and couple of new pens, start binge watching and taking notes.

  • @Damodharanjay
    @Damodharanjay 4 роки тому +4

    You are just great for using Inkscape as a professional tool, and even more great for teaching others! Just amazing

  • @oneskill_ppt
    @oneskill_ppt 4 роки тому +92

    Inkscape and PowerPoint is a great team 😁👍🔥 .svg power. Thanks Nick, I enrolled and viewed all of the lessons in your Inkscape Masterclass 👍 super awesome

    • @mrfux-ij2lz
      @mrfux-ij2lz 3 роки тому +1

      I subs to you Sir you got nice content like Neumorphic design

    • @oneskill_ppt
      @oneskill_ppt 3 роки тому +1

      @@mrfux-ij2lz thanks Sir :)

  • @titoeloshhyris2304
    @titoeloshhyris2304 2 роки тому +1

    This channel is so awesome, thank you Mr. Nick

  • @technics6215
    @technics6215 2 роки тому

    Inkscape in professional hands is pretty powerful tool. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and techniques (on this and other videos)!

  • @joekapp3646
    @joekapp3646 3 роки тому

    I am new to using Inkskape, every bit of help is much needed..thank you for your videos Nick!

  • @matiasphatouros7718
    @matiasphatouros7718 2 роки тому

    It really worked for me after I look and try some tutorials, yours is the one that worked. Owe you a lot.

  • @michaeltownsend1206
    @michaeltownsend1206 Рік тому +2

    Your presentation is well put together and was happy to hear you have a course. I am going to find it and enroll. Thank you for the great explanation.

  • @kirtandreamrezzer
    @kirtandreamrezzer 3 роки тому

    Started using Adobe Illustrator back in 1985, now giving up on ADOBE. The INKSCAPE interface is a bit mysterious. Hoping your tutorials can make the transition go smoothly. Thank you!

  • @deditoe.4457
    @deditoe.4457 4 роки тому +2

    made the entirety of one of my school projects with inkspace, these tutorials would have been very helpful ! will definitely check your other videos !

  • @theviolabee
    @theviolabee 4 роки тому

    You delivered an otherwise complex information in such easy and digestible manner. Pure talent 👏

  • @jimmyers3219
    @jimmyers3219 4 роки тому +1

    This is a great brief introductory topical video.
    Having viewed this only after seeing many of your others, I regret not being able to have watched this first. I love using Inkscape, but it is the most fully featured free software I've experienced.
    I'll be watching for more 🎥 👀

  • @codelinx
    @codelinx Рік тому +1

    This is awesome. I actually might need this for a few things, but I'm going to be staying from scratch so this is a great resource.

  • @seupedro9924
    @seupedro9924 4 роки тому

    It was the fastest subscription of all the time. I just watch this first video in your channel and decided subscribe. And it was just on time, cause my Adobe Trial period ends tomorrow, hahahaha! Many thanks man!

  • @Digiflower5
    @Digiflower5 2 роки тому +1

    This is a great intro video; I love vectors because they are so reusable. It's been my art program of choice for a long time now.

  • @phoenixofhyrule7342
    @phoenixofhyrule7342 Рік тому

    Damn this is probably the most satisfying explanation I've ever heard in my life , thanks a lot man💙💙🔥

  • @dustoccox
    @dustoccox 4 роки тому

    Your tutorials are so good, you explain with a simple language and I can understand your english, it helps me very much.

  • @whiteox9088
    @whiteox9088 4 роки тому

    Best channel on UA-cam. Thanks Nick!

  • @vilmabanky53
    @vilmabanky53 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this, I really needed a vector drawing tool, can't afford Illustrator anymore.. THANK YOU and I look forward to your tutorials, this is a great start to familiarizing with this product!

  • @jonm840
    @jonm840 3 роки тому

    Saw this video and was instantly drawn in... downloading it right now 👍

  • @birds4hobby
    @birds4hobby 4 роки тому

    Thank you very much, professor. We have benefited a lot from you, and we are still learning. Thank you from the heart

  • @Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers
    @Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers 4 роки тому

    My sanity has been saved! I just found this channel, and it's PERFECT! Woot!

  • @evefavorse5939
    @evefavorse5939 2 роки тому

    I’m enjoying your videos and enrolled in your courses for step by step instructions. Well worth the money!

  • @paper.froggy
    @paper.froggy 4 роки тому

    This. Is. What. I. Need.
    Keep giving good inkscape tutorial🙌

  • @yte50
    @yte50 3 роки тому

    This is absolutely the best i've ever seen

  • @kornisonkiseli3248
    @kornisonkiseli3248 Рік тому +1

    An amazing intro thanks very much. I'll start with that beginner's playlist.

  • @cbrnix
    @cbrnix 4 роки тому +1

    You are one of the best reviewers. It helps a lot when creating icons, I’ll tell you. Thanks for showing!

  • @jaegar1nine266
    @jaegar1nine266 2 роки тому

    You are a gem man; thank you for making all these tutorials!

  • @malcolmlagares8245
    @malcolmlagares8245 3 роки тому

    So much value in these videos. Wow! . . . Thank you so much. I really appreciate this. You're doing us all a great service. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

  • @Natalie-dx8kb
    @Natalie-dx8kb 4 роки тому

    I have watched so many of these tutorials, they have all been so helpful. But my favorite part is how hard my man Nick STANS dark mode

  • @kevinnirsimloo155
    @kevinnirsimloo155 4 роки тому

    It is awesome that you did this. I'll chek your beginner's playlist right away and then on to the masterclass.

  • @MerleCox
    @MerleCox 4 роки тому +1

    Nick, your tutorials and dedication are much appreciated. Thanks for all the work!

  • @maxedear8943
    @maxedear8943 4 роки тому

    your videos are amazing and informative i really come to back to your videos everytime when i make graphincs for my business

  • @Filiaris1
    @Filiaris1 4 роки тому

    This channel is great im glad I found it

  • @lawrencedoliveiro9104
    @lawrencedoliveiro9104 4 роки тому +8

    Can I just mention, it seems like there is a divide between users of 2D and 3D graphics software. I see this every time a 2D artist offers a technique for doing some faux-3D effect, and I wonder, why not use full 3D software to achieve a much more sophisticated effect?
    Myself, I use a range of Free software graphics tools, including Inkscape, Blender, GIMP, also ImageMagick and G’MIC command-line tools, and Python scripting APIs for several of these. And I have dabbled a bit in MyPaint and Krita, just to add to the mix. I figure, the more strings you have to your bow, the more interesting results you can achieve.

    • @mcvgs1780
      @mcvgs1780 4 роки тому +6

      I think some people just prefer to specialize in one field rather than be a jack of all trades. Not saying that's bad and all. I too dabble in 3D (Blender) and 2D even though my main area is programming but I noticed that my friends that focused only on one or sometimes two fields always have better skills compared to someone like me. Having too many interests really has some downsides.

  • @jho6742
    @jho6742 4 роки тому

    Clear and concise as always.... Your tutorials are helpful as every and they have helped me to no end with my own designs

  • @wonderfuljellyfish8456
    @wonderfuljellyfish8456 4 роки тому

    you are the best, your content is awesome and helps a lot of people

  • @mithubopensourcelab482
    @mithubopensourcelab482 4 роки тому

    Your tutorial are always the best.. The main issue with Inkscape is you can not add page... After watching most of your tutorial, I have decided I will create a 4 page broucher. When I completed 1st page, I wanted to insert blank page so that I can start working on next page. To my surprise, I realized after breaking my head and googling, that Inkscape treats every page as a new page. The add-on for adding new page does not work in current version ( v 1 ) and the blame was put on SVG format. This has really disappointed me.

  • @Labolas2Glasya
    @Labolas2Glasya 4 роки тому

    wow you even explained how to make the software look the same as it does on your screen. just to make it easier for some viewiers like me, cant really express how much i appreciate this. thats a true rarity imo.
    often its just like "and now you go there and do this" **looking confused at my other screen** where is this?

  • @ShelleyCarpenterYoga
    @ShelleyCarpenterYoga 3 роки тому

    Thank you. Your description was clear and concise. Just what I was looking for. I will give it a try!

  • @bobwilkinson8128
    @bobwilkinson8128 4 роки тому +1

    Great video as always Nick. I’ve been watching your videos for a long time and they’ve always been top draw! One question - what software do you use to host the Masterclass content?

  • @fitsummelkamu2351
    @fitsummelkamu2351 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much Nick! This means so much!

  • @jaytherenegade7673
    @jaytherenegade7673 4 роки тому

    I took graphic design in scool and I cant wait to use this

  • @jaybofa617
    @jaybofa617 4 роки тому

    Okay, I’m sold. I’ll be visiting your site soon.

  • @tulasideviful
    @tulasideviful 4 роки тому

    Brilliant! I'm going to work through the Beginners Playlist and see if I'm even slightly eligible to sign up for your Master class. Thank you.

  • @GCGomez
    @GCGomez 3 роки тому

    Thank you! Looking forward to using it!

  • @marupm
    @marupm 2 роки тому

    Great video !!! what software do you use to record and make a video of your own screen as you explain the tutorial?

  • @creationswithtory
    @creationswithtory 7 місяців тому +1

    Great tutorial!

  • @shedoesart3791
    @shedoesart3791 4 роки тому +1

    I haven't used this software in forever .. need to start using it again

  • @jesabeeart164
    @jesabeeart164 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Nick, always enjoy your tutorials & articles on your blog. Have you given any thought about using Skillshare for your Inkscape Master Class? I have a Skillshare account & it would be more cost efficient if the class was available there, plus it would extend your reach. Just a thought.

  • @joshuapirwoth2859
    @joshuapirwoth2859 3 роки тому +1

    I've already fallen in love with the software, and much more with how well it's explained even for beginners. Can't wait to start off!

  • @SkyownerRocks
    @SkyownerRocks Рік тому

    One thing I find amusing about Inkscape, is that it has a lot of similar features like Adobe Illustrator does, but with different styles.

  • @joek468
    @joek468 4 роки тому

    Thanks Nick for your tutorials. They are amazing and gave me the confidence to work with vector based programs. I have moved onto Coreldraw as I bought a proprietary macro for Corel from a decal making "teacher' as that is what i used my designing for. But each and every time someone that asks him about advice for a free software or inquires about Inkskape, I ALWAYS refer them to your videos.

  • @Carry_D._Game
    @Carry_D._Game 4 роки тому +3

    Love ur videos. Keep up the good work

  • @omadesala384
    @omadesala384 4 роки тому

    Wow, how nice of you to make a beginner's playlist. I just assumed I had to find the vids myself, thanks for mentioning it in this video. I Love your videos so far.Thx

  • @andreataiwan
    @andreataiwan 4 роки тому +1

    Hello, great tutorials Nick, thanks a lot, also for supporting InkScape in a such valuable way! InkScape has been my favourite vector tool for ages and still is, however the development has been extremely slow and took ages to reach the first official stable release. I am not sure what is the story behind but I would be really happy to know that this will mean a renaissance for the InkScape project. The fear of remaining out of the loop pushed me to look into new free/affordable tools such as Lunacy for Windows 10 and Figma, I would love to see some comparison in your videos. Also to be entirely honest, while InkScape works perfectly on Windows and Linux, is a bit sluggish on Mac, and if I were primarily a Mac user I would probably look into something else as sometimes could be very frustrating.This performance issue on Mac has been acknowledged in the last release note as a persisting issue.

  • @sunnytheys
    @sunnytheys 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi there! Your video helped me out a lot!! Thank you so much!! :D
    Commenting to boost the algorithm so people can find this video when they are having the same issue! :)

  • @HMaxTube11
    @HMaxTube11 4 роки тому

    You’re vids are best in class 👏👍🌟

  • @WilliamParmley
    @WilliamParmley 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks! Once I find the time this is something I'd like to learn. I've been studying and using Photoshop for years and would like to learn something about vector art. I looked at your master class page... Incredibly affordable at $17.

  • @paulortalex6613
    @paulortalex6613 4 роки тому +3

    How is that forest in the bear background made? At 0:47

  • @priyankav6437
    @priyankav6437 4 роки тому

    Your videos are really helping me now for my project.And I'm a fan of your voice😅.Thanks a lot man♥️

  • @Chevifier
    @Chevifier 3 роки тому

    Subscribed after you picked the dark theme. A man of Culture lol

  • @CrockettsCabin
    @CrockettsCabin 2 роки тому

    Thank you. I think that your channel may be exactly what I need to get started with this piece of software. I have ZERO experience with Illustrator and Vector Graphics. I'm also unable to draw a straight line.
    We'l see what happens.

  • @KevinGarcia-jg9zs
    @KevinGarcia-jg9zs 2 роки тому

    Thanks, I am going to check out the beginners playlist :)

  • @jross6788
    @jross6788 3 роки тому

    Ive been using gimp for over ten years as a hobby. I think its time to upgrade. Thanks Nick.