Presented at
Notacon 2 (2005),
April 9, 2005, 3 p.m.
(60 minutes)
Jeff and Corey will be showing the basic aspects of graphic design using both free (GIMP) and non-free (Adobe Products) software that people interested in graphic design could utilize. They will be covering topics ranging from filters, to plug-ins, to the basic tools of each program. During their presentation they compare and contrast the different aspects of their respective software. They will also present some examples of what you can do with each program and may even let you try your hand at design!
Presenters:
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Jeff "Abic" Peckham
Jeff is double-majoring at Eastern Michigan University in Computer Science and Math, and is currently a sophomore. He works for the university technology department as a technician dealing with every facet of university computing. He is a member of the Eastern Michigan Computer Science club, as well as the Video Game Design club. Jeff uses GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) for the most part in his graphic design endeavors. He plans to go onto graduate school majoring in Computer Science and aspires to be a Computer Science Professor.
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Corey Houston
Corey is a senior at Eastern Michigan University majoring Graphic Design. He currently works for his university as a graphic design artist utilizing Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, and other Adobe products. Corey is member of the university's American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA) chapter, working with the group to put on art shows in the area and share knowledge of their trade.
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