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Introduction to Scribus

Scribus is efficient open source software for creating posters. It is the open source alternative for Adobe InDesign and is developed with characteristics such as mixing vector and raster graphics, using good typography tools, and paying specific attention to content display and alignment.

Scribus, the Right Open Source Tool for Posters

Posters are a specific case that requires the use of desktop publishing software. Scribus is designed for the development of materials like magazines, newspapers, posters, and books. It is often referred to as desktop publishing software.

Creating a New Document

To create a new document in Scribus, it is crucial to know the dimensions of the intended image once printed. The most common standard for paper sizes is the A series. For example, A4 (210 × 297mm) is the most widespread format, and A0 (841 × 1189mm) is the common size for posters.

Setting Up the Document

To set up the document, go to File > Preferences and choose the option "Paper sizes" to add the required paper sizes. For this tutorial, let's create an A0 paper (poster size, portrait orientation).

Creating Guides

One of the standard ways of organizing documents is by using columns. Their use is of great importance, not only to keep everything vertically aligned but also to make reading easier. To create guides for columns, click on Page > Manage guides and select the required number of vertical divisions.

Creating Columns

For this example, let us create three columns, meaning that we need to choose 2 vertical divisions. Also, select "Use gap" to have space between the columns, which will prove essential to separate contents.

Inserting Text

To create a new text box, go to Insert > Text frame and drag a rectangle on the desired spot. Notice that the box will snap to the guide lines, helping to keep everything aligned and in place.

Formatting Text

Format options such as font type and size are located in the "properties" window. It is possible to choose between three options for spacing: Fixed Linespacing, Automatic Linespacing, and Align to Baseline Grid.

Inserting Images

If you have ever tried to place an image in an exact position inside a Word document, you know it can be quite a frustrating experience. The way images work in a Scribus document is completely different. Each image is linked to a frame, hence the first step is to insert one by clicking Insert > Image Frame.

Adjusting Image Size

You can also automatically adjust the image size to the frame size by right-clicking on the frame and going to Image > Adjust Image to Frame. In the "properties" window of the image frame, it is possible to adjust size. If the image is bigger than the frame, it will appear cropped.

Adding Colors

You may have noticed that in the "properties" menu, it is also possible to change the color of objects. However, only a few options are enabled by default. To use new colors, you need to add them to the palette by going to Edit > Colours and Fills.

Adding Colors to the Palette

To add a new color, click on "solid colors" and "Add". Choose a color, give it a name, and it will then appear when choosing a color from the "properties" menu.

Adding Simple Shapes

Common shapes, like rectangles, circles, stars, etc., can also be inserted into your composition. Just go to Insert > Shape and choose the one you need. Rectangles are always useful as separators or as background for text.