January 11, 2010
Date: Monday, January 11th, 2010
Venue: Highlands Regional Library Consortium at Hasbrouck Heights Library.
Abstract: In this day-long workshop, we’ll go in depth to discover how to use two fantastic Open Source Design Applications: the GNU Image Manipulation Program (AKA GIMP), and Inkscape.
The GIMP provides layers, effects, painting tools, and all of the features that you have come to expect from a fully featured imaging application like Adobe Photoshop. Inkscape is a vector-based illustration and layout application, similar to Adobe Illustrator in its ability to manipulate text, shapes, paths, vector points, and colors. Because these programs are Open Source Software, you benefit from the work of thousands of volunteer and professional developers, without having to pay anything for the use of the software. In this workshop, you will learn to use these tools by doing a few projects step-by-step. By the end of this workshop you will be able to effectively use painting and drawing tools, brushes, layers, path manipulation, photo manipulation, effects, rulers and grids to meet against your most challenging design needs.
Presentation: http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0Ad-YsRMv5bPqZGNrZm05ZndfMTU1ZHY3cnJoZmQ&hl=en
Commentary and notes:
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December 15, 2009
Date: Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
Venue: Clark Township Public Library, Clark Township, NJ
“Class Description:
During this workshop on the basics of visual design best practices, we’ll examine examples and counter-examples of great design, the basics of layout, simplified color theory, rules for fonts and legibility, images and photographs, designing stamps vs. pages vs. slideshows vs. billboards, copyright and creative commons, and free and open source design tools (photo manipulation, illustration, layout, catalogs, and quick editors).
By the end of the program, you will:
* Find and evaluate web-based resources for great design
* Choose the best colors, layouts, fonts, and graphics for other design projects
* Respect copyrighted work by finding imagery and other materials that are freely and legally available
* Become inspired about your design projects
* Move beyond Word and Publisher to more sophisticated design tools”
Presentation: http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0Ad-YsRMv5bPqZGNrZm05ZndfMzkyZHB0eGZ3ZnA&hl=en
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December 15, 2009
Date: Thursday, November 19th, 2009
Venue: Hasbrouck Heights Public Library
Abstract: During this workshop on the basics of visual design best practices, we’ll examine examples and counter-examples of great design, the basics of layout, simplified color theory, rules for fonts and legibility, images and photographs, designing stamps vs. pages vs. slideshows vs. billboards, copyright and creative commons, and free and open source design tools (photo manipulation, illustration, layout, catalogs, and quick editors).
By the end of the program, you will:
* Find and evaluate web-based resources for great design
* Choose the best colors, layouts, fonts, and graphics for other design projects
* Respect copyrighted work by finding imagery and other materials that are freely and legally available
* Become inspired about your design projects
* Move beyond Word and Publisher to more sophisticated design tools”
Presentation: http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0Ad-YsRMv5bPqZGNrZm05ZndfMzkyZHB0eGZ3ZnA&hl=en
Commentary and notes:
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November 17, 2009
“Class Description:
During this workshop on the basics of visual design best practices, we’ll examine examples and counter-examples of great design, the basics of layout, simplified color theory, rules for fonts and legibility, images and photographs, designing stamps vs. pages vs. slideshows vs. billboards, copyright and creative commons, and free and open source design tools (photo manipulation, illustration, layout, catalogs, and quick editors).
By the end of the program, you will:
* Find and evaluate web-based resources for great design
* Choose the best colors, layouts, fonts, and graphics for other design projects
* Respect copyrighted work by finding imagery and other materials that are freely and legally available
* Become inspired about your design projects
* Move beyond Word and Publisher to more sophisticated design tools”
from Graphic Design Best Practices – METRO Professional Development at Mon Nov 16 2009 23:26:02 GMT-0500 (EST) on http://metronylibrary.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=284&int_category_id=1&int_sub_category_id=61&int_catalog_id=0#
Presentation: http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0Ad-YsRMv5bPqZGNrZm05ZndfMzkyZHB0eGZ3ZnA&hl=en
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October 29, 2009
Event: ID Theft
Date: Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 9 AM.
Venue: Sweigart Auditorium, Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ
Abstract: I spoke as part of a sequential panel on the ways in which we can protect ourselves from identity theft by electronic means.
Presentation: http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dckfm9fw_269svttxnfj
Commentary and notes:
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October 27, 2009
Date: Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Venue: Highlands Regional Library Consortium at Somerset County Library.
Abstract: In this day-long workshop, we’ll go in depth to discover how to use two fantastic Open Source Design Applications: the GNU Image Manipulation Program (AKA GIMP), and Inkscape.
The GIMP provides layers, effects, painting tools, and all of the features that you have come to expect from a fully featured imaging application like
Adobe Photoshop. Inkscape is a
vector-based illustration and layout application, similar to
Adobe Illustrator in its ability to manipulate text, shapes, paths, vector points, and colors. Because these programs are Open Source Software, you benefit from the work of thousands of volunteer and professional developers, without having to pay anything for the use of the software. In this workshop, you will learn to use these tools by doing a few projects step-by-step. By the end of this workshop you will be able to effectively use painting and drawing tools, brushes, layers, path manipulation, photo manipulation, effects, rulers and grids to meet against your most challenging design needs.
Presentation: http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0Ad-YsRMv5bPqZGNrZm05ZndfMTU1ZHY3cnJoZmQ&hl=en
Commentary and notes: Some anonymous feedback from participants:
Great presenter – knowledgeable, energetic, articulate.
One of the most prepared instructors I’ve seen recently.
Mr. LeMasney was well prepared and gave an excellent presentation. Thank you.
inspirational. Great instructor.
Presented all the elements I need to know about how to improve my work.
Speaker was very knowledgeable.
Presenter willing to answer all questions, but not getting bogged down or off track.
The wealth of information presented in a clear manner.
The instructor worked well with people at all skill levels.
I would like to stay in touch with this instructor for further support and critiquing.
Best Class Ever!
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October 20, 2009
Date: Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Venue: CJRLC Offices, Freehold, NJ
Abstract: In this workshop on the basics of visual design best practices, we’ll examine examples and counterexamples of great design, the basics of layout, simplified color theory, rules for fonts and legibility, images and photographs, designing stamps vs pages vs slideshows vs billboards, copyright and creative commons, and free and open source design tools (photo manipulation, illustration, layout, catalogs, and quick editors).
Presentation: http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0Ad-YsRMv5bPqZGNrZm05ZndfMzkyZHB0eGZ3ZnA&hl=en
Commentary and notes: Thanks to Amy and everyone who came to the session!
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October 13, 2009
3 Comments | Computer Experience, Presentations and Training Sessions, Professional Activities, Professional Experience, Teaching Experience, Teaching Interests | Tagged: Advocacy, Articles, Directories, GIMP, Graphic design, Graphics, Image Editing, Inkscape, John LeMasney, OpenSource, Rider University | Permalink
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September 23, 2009
Lackie, Robert J., John W. LeMasney, & Kathleen M. Pierce. “Introduction: The Myths, Realities, and Practicalities of Working with Gen M.” In Teaching Generation M: A Handbook for Librarians and Educators. Eds. Vibiana Bowman Cvetkovic & Robert J. Lackie. NY: Neal-Schuman, 2009: 3-14. <http://www.neal-schuman.com/bdetail.php?isbn=9781555706678>.
Special thanks to Robert Lackie for inviting me, and both Robert and Kathleen Pierce for co-authoring. Generation M is an important topic to consider, and I feel that Robert’s book does a great job of examining the topic.
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September 11, 2009
2 Comments | Computer Experience, Presentations and Training Sessions, Professional Activities, Research Interests, Teaching Experience | Tagged: Advocacy, Articles, Brookdale Computer Users Group, Directories, Google, Lincroft, Lincroft New Jersey, Microsoft, Open source, Tinton Fall | Permalink
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