So, I was thinking, based on my Initial wip animation of the inkdrop character and the inkscape logo...
http://www.opendesignstudio.org/inkscape/samples/inkscape_intro_animation_wi...
... that the Inkdrop character is cute and fun and everything, BUT, the intro does not really say anything about what Inkscape actually DOES.. and I think it should. :) This got me thinking about what I personally use Inkscape for...
So what if, instead of the 3D animation, we show a single inkdrop splattering onto the whitespace of the screen, the blob can then make a series of transformations through icon shapes that represent the various things people do with Inkscape in the real world. My initial thoughts on the transformation sequence are:
1. Blob/splatter 2. Inkdrop (first hint at the name inkscape) 3. Pentip (represents hand-writing/drawing) 3. Magazine/Book 4. Box and Bottle (to represent package design) 5. Jumping videogame character (for game development) 6. Pair of scissors and jacket template (represents material templates and vector laser cuttings) 7. Folded greeting card 8. Billboard 9. A car blueprint (for product design) 10. The Inkscape logo
Then finally, "Draw freely" scribble-animated under it
Thinking some modern, energetic minimalist techno to set the beat of the animation to, so the transformations can match up to the beat.
Each icon listed above will have the same visual weight and style as the Inkscape logo. And all made in Inkscape, of course. :)
I think this would do a better job of instantly explaining what you can use Inkscape for, and also get people a bit excited about using the software. It will also look very modern with a style of animation similar to what large companies are using to pitch their products.
I will also finish the original inkdrop 3d animation, and we can add it to the materials for hackfests, conventions, and/or give it out for people to use in their review videos and tutorials for inkscape, etc.
Thoughts?