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== Ideas ==
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Questions from http://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/org/application/google/gsoc2012 (needs registration)
  
* Create a new animation to showcase synfig's capabilities
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* '''Organization name:'''
* Implement the infamous 2000% speed-up mentioned in [synfig_tutorial.pdf http://www.synfig.com/synfig_tutorial.pdf]
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** Synfig
* Completely fix all issues found by valgrind
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* SVG, MNG, etc import and or export
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* Redraw tool suggested by snapsilverlight
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* UI revamp - see [[UI Reloaded]]
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* Add i18n infrastructure so synfig/studio can be translated
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== Potential mentors ==
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* '''Organization description:'''
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** We are a community of developers and animators focused on the development of Synfig Studio, a 2D vector animation program aiming to improve artistic workflow by focusing on tweening and interpolation. We work together to refine and add new features to the Synfig software, create tutorials, and run challenges to help and inspire our artists.
  
* darco, synfig author: optimisation
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* '''Organization home page url:'''
* rabecha, ex voria artist: new animation
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** http://synfig.org/
* dev team: anything else
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== Draft application ==
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* '''Main organization License:'''
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** GNU GPL v2 or later.
  
Please improve this, we have until March 12th.
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* '''What is the URL for your Ideas page?'''
Questions from http://code.google.com/soc/org_signup.html
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** http://wiki.synfig.org/wiki/Dev:GoogleSoC/Ideas
  
=== About Your Organization ===
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* '''What is the main IRC channel for your organization?'''
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** #synfig on irc.freenode.net
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** Logs are available at: http://dooglus.rincevent.net/synfig/logs
  
* What is your Organization's Name?
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* '''What is the main development mailing list for your organization?'''
** Synfig Animation Studio project team
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* What is your Organization's Homepage?
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** http://www.synfig.com
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* Describe your organization.
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** We are a bunch of people interested in making Synfig better.
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* Why is your organization applying to participate in GSoC 2007? What do you hope to gain by participating?
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** We hope that more people will get interested in helping out on the synfig.
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* Did your organization participate in GSoC 2005 or 2006? If so, please summarize your involvement and the sucesses and failures of your student projects. (optional)
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** No
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* If your organization has not previously participated in GSoC, have you applied in the past? If so, for what year(s)? (optional)
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** No, however we have had lots of people suggest that we participate.
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* What license does your project use?
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** GNU GPL v2 or later.
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* URL for your ideas page
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** http://wiki.synfig.com/GoogleSoC
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* What is the main development mailing list for your organization?
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** http://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/synfig-devl
 
** http://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/synfig-devl
* Where is the main IRC channel for your organization?
 
** #synfig on irc.freenode.net
 
* Does your organization have an application template you would like to see students use? If so, please provide it now. (optional)
 
** No
 
* Who will be your backup organization administrator? Please enter their Google Account address. We will email them to confirm, your organization will not become active until they respond. (optional)
 
** None as yet
 
  
=== About Your Mentors ===
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* '''Why is your organization applying to participate in Google Summer of Code 2012? What do you hope to gain by participating?'''
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** We hope to attract new and enthusiastic developers to the project.
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* '''Did your organization participate in past Google Summer of Codes? If so, please summarize your involvement and the successes and challenges of your participation.'''
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** Our organization has not participated in any past GSoCs.
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* '''If your organization has not previously participated in Google Summer of Code, have you applied in the past? If so, for what year(s)?'''
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** We applied to GSoC in 2008 and 2010.
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* '''Does your organization have an application template you would like to see students use? If so, please provide it now.'''
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** http://wiki.synfig.org/wiki/Dev:GoogleSoC/StudentApplicationTemplate
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* '''What criteria did you use to select your mentors for this year's program? Please be as specific as possible.'''
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** For our mentors, we have selected the most motivated and consistent contributors to the project who have extensive knowledge of specific areas of the Synfig Studio source code.
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** Mentor: Carlos López González, Lead Developer
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* '''What is your plan for dealing with disappearing students?'''
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** We ask students to provide their email and phone number to the project administrator. Our mentors will maintain regular contact with students throughout the summer and let them know that we are always available to answer questions and provide guidance. If a student disappears without notice, the mentor will contact him/her via email to clarify the situation. If there is no reply within 3 days, the administrator will phone him/her personally. If the student cannot be reached, the administrator will contact Google and report the situation.
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* '''What is your plan for dealing with disappearing mentors?'''
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** Our backup mentor will be available throughout the summer to provide additional support for students, and will be able to fill in for the primary mentor if he is unavailable. In the case of an emergency, or if the mentor disappears and the project administrator fails contact him by phone, the backup mentor will fully take over his responsibilities.
  
* What criteria did you use to select these individuals as mentors? Please be as specific as possible.
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* '''What steps will you take to encourage students to interact with your project's community before, during and after the program?'''
** Unsure yet
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** We want to have students who are active with the project before the application process begins. We ask potential students to introduce themselves on the project mailing list and forums and to speak with some of our developers and animators. We will treat them as any new member of our community and help them learn how the project works, and we will answer any questions they may have.
* Who will your mentors be? Please enter their Google Account address separated by commas. If your organization is accepted we will email each mentor to invite them to take part. (optional)
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** As part of our application process, we require that students are able to compile and run Synfig, and we ask them to submit several patches or pull requests and any artwork made in Synfig that they want to share. Those who show active involvement and eagerness to participate will be favored for acceptance into the program, and we believe that enthusiastic students will choose to stay after the summer is over.
** Unsure yet
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** Once a student's code is reviewed and critiqued, we will strive to integrate it into a new release of Synfig. If students see the tangible impact of their work over the summer, they will be more motivated to remain a part of our community after GSoC is over.
  
=== About The Program ===
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* '''Are you a new organization who has a Googler or other organization to vouch for you? If so, please list their name(s) here.'''
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** N.A.
  
* What is your plan for dealing with disappearing students?
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* '''Are you an established or larger organization who would like to vouch for a new organization applying this year? If so, please list their name(s) here.'''
** Unsure yet
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** N.A.
* What is your plan for dealing with disappearing mentors?
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** Unsure yet
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* What steps will you take to encourage students to interact with your project's community before, during and after the program?
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** Unsure yet
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* What will you do to ensure that your accepted students stick with the project after GSoC concludes?
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** Unsure yet
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Latest revision as of 11:43, 7 March 2012

Questions from http://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/org/application/google/gsoc2012 (needs registration)

  • Organization name:
    • Synfig
  • Organization description:
    • We are a community of developers and animators focused on the development of Synfig Studio, a 2D vector animation program aiming to improve artistic workflow by focusing on tweening and interpolation. We work together to refine and add new features to the Synfig software, create tutorials, and run challenges to help and inspire our artists.
  • Main organization License:
    • GNU GPL v2 or later.
  • Why is your organization applying to participate in Google Summer of Code 2012? What do you hope to gain by participating?
    • We hope to attract new and enthusiastic developers to the project.
  • Did your organization participate in past Google Summer of Codes? If so, please summarize your involvement and the successes and challenges of your participation.
    • Our organization has not participated in any past GSoCs.
  • If your organization has not previously participated in Google Summer of Code, have you applied in the past? If so, for what year(s)?
    • We applied to GSoC in 2008 and 2010.
  • What criteria did you use to select your mentors for this year's program? Please be as specific as possible.
    • For our mentors, we have selected the most motivated and consistent contributors to the project who have extensive knowledge of specific areas of the Synfig Studio source code.
    • Mentor: Carlos López González, Lead Developer
  • What is your plan for dealing with disappearing students?
    • We ask students to provide their email and phone number to the project administrator. Our mentors will maintain regular contact with students throughout the summer and let them know that we are always available to answer questions and provide guidance. If a student disappears without notice, the mentor will contact him/her via email to clarify the situation. If there is no reply within 3 days, the administrator will phone him/her personally. If the student cannot be reached, the administrator will contact Google and report the situation.
  • What is your plan for dealing with disappearing mentors?
    • Our backup mentor will be available throughout the summer to provide additional support for students, and will be able to fill in for the primary mentor if he is unavailable. In the case of an emergency, or if the mentor disappears and the project administrator fails contact him by phone, the backup mentor will fully take over his responsibilities.
  • What steps will you take to encourage students to interact with your project's community before, during and after the program?
    • We want to have students who are active with the project before the application process begins. We ask potential students to introduce themselves on the project mailing list and forums and to speak with some of our developers and animators. We will treat them as any new member of our community and help them learn how the project works, and we will answer any questions they may have.
    • As part of our application process, we require that students are able to compile and run Synfig, and we ask them to submit several patches or pull requests and any artwork made in Synfig that they want to share. Those who show active involvement and eagerness to participate will be favored for acceptance into the program, and we believe that enthusiastic students will choose to stay after the summer is over.
    • Once a student's code is reviewed and critiqued, we will strive to integrate it into a new release of Synfig. If students see the tangible impact of their work over the summer, they will be more motivated to remain a part of our community after GSoC is over.
  • Are you a new organization who has a Googler or other organization to vouch for you? If so, please list their name(s) here.
    • N.A.
  • Are you an established or larger organization who would like to vouch for a new organization applying this year? If so, please list their name(s) here.
    • N.A.