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Schedule for How to do Map Stuff: A Live Community Sharing Event
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April 29th in the Americas/Europe/Africa, April 30th in East Asia & the Pacific
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Bookmark this page. All schedule updates, and live presentation links, will be posted here.
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For more information: https://somethingaboutmaps.wordpress.com/2020/03/19/how-to-do-map-stuff/
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Suggested social media hashtags: #mapstuff #HtdMS
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Playlist of Presentations:
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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF-xwVTEFobPaLdmE41iPMX8rQVW8TF1e
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11:30 (Apr 29) New York | 16:30 London | 1:30 (Apr 30) Sydney11:30 (Apr 29) New York | 16:30 London | 1:30 (Apr 30) Sydney
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 8:30 (Apr 29) Los Angeles | 17:30 Berlin | 3:30 (Apr 30) Auckland 8:30 (Apr 29) Los Angeles | 17:30 Berlin | 3:30 (Apr 30) Auckland
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Andrew ZolnaiBREAK
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nCOVID-19 pivot-and-fan map
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https://youtu.be/Oct8ER_jlgg
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@healthmap shared detailed anonymised data. Filter England data to match Local Authority boundaries. Pivot-table them into time-series attributes per Local Authority. Use @kennethfield coxcombs in ArcGIS. Parse the class_ field into dates. Post the newly time-enabled coxcombs to fan out and show infectuous arrivals. See also: bit.ly/pivot_fan
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12:00 New York | 17:00 London | 2:00 (Apr 30) Sydney12:00 New York | 17:00 London | 2:00 (Apr 30) Sydney
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 9:00 Los Angeles | 18:00 Berlin | 4:00 (Apr 30) Auckland 9:00 Los Angeles | 18:00 Berlin | 4:00 (Apr 30) Auckland
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Hans van der MaarelDaniel P. Huffman
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Effective map labelling with MAPublisher and Natural Earth dataFundamentals of Label Placement
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https://youtu.be/oQNsNkAei1chttps://youtu.be/aFjeG-cFclg
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I want to show a workflow that I use a lot for general reference / overview maps where I want to strike a balance between quality and speed. The combination of MAPublisher with the Natural Earth dataset gives me the right tools to do this.
Typography can make or break a map, and the careful, thoughtful placement of labels is key. I'll discuss the guidelines and philosophy that inform my everyday labeling practice, and that I teach to all my students.
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12:30 New York | 17:30 London | 2:30 (Apr 30) Sydney
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 9:30 Los Angeles | 18:30 Berlin | 4:30 (Apr 30) Auckland
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Sabrina Szeto
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Get Started with Google Earth Engine
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https://bit.ly/getstarted-earthengine-2020
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Tune in for a concise introduction to Google Earth Engine and useful resources for getting started with the platform! Be sure to register a couple of minutes in advance; registration is approved quickly and automatically.
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13:00 New York | 18:00 London | 3:00 (Apr 30) Sydney13:00 New York | 18:00 London | 3:00 (Apr 30) Sydney
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10:00 Los Angeles | 19:00 Berlin | 5:00 (Apr 30) Auckland10:00 Los Angeles | 19:00 Berlin | 5:00 (Apr 30) Auckland
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Alberto NietoDylan Moriarty
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Wrangling Data and Visualizing Patterns with Python and GISTextures & Patterns
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https://youtu.be/RNwIE7zp8qEhttps://youtu.be/MqJtQDAl4aY
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Every map relies on wrangled data, and spatial analysis often starts with a little (or a ton of) data exploration. I'd like to share a few examples using Python and Jupyter Notebooks to wrangle election participation data, as well as running a few exploratory methods in ArcGIS Pro. But really, I just want to chat with folks and reconnect.
A nice subtle texture on a map layer can go a long ways. It can add a tactical feel to your project, reinforce a theme, and better evoke what the feature is in the real world.

You need not go to shutterstock to get a nice grain! All ya need is a phone and a sidewalk. Maybe a nice 60's shag carpet. I'll show how you can convert "anything" into a pattern in Photoshop & Illustrator.
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13:30 New York | 18:30 London | 3:30 (Apr 30) Sydney
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10:30 Los Angeles | 19:30 Berlin | 5:30 (Apr 30) Auckland
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14:00 New York | 19:00 London | 4:00 (Apr 30) Sydney14:00 New York | 19:00 London | 4:00 (Apr 30) Sydney
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11:00 Los Angeles | 20:00 Berlin | 6:00 (Apr 30) Auckland11:00 Los Angeles | 20:00 Berlin | 6:00 (Apr 30) Auckland
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BREAKCarl Churchill
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How to use Mapbox in ArcGIS Online and other Mapbox tricks
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YVK4lU4dNY&feature=youtu.be
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Using Mapbox to create engaging interactive web maps is increasingly popular. This presentation will focus on tips and tricks for expanding the visual possibilities of Mapbox, from using it inside ArcGIS web maps, adding custom hillshades, and other neat tricks and tips for getting the most graphical punch possible.
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14:30 New York | 19:30 London | 4:30 (Apr 30) Sydney
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11:30 Los Angeles | 20:30 Berlin | 6:30 (Apr 30) Auckland
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Anna Ballasiotes
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Google Earth Engine: App Edition
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https://youtu.be/x-CjTBE4jIo
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Google Earth Engine is a powerful tool for remote sensing data analysis -- but it can be a powerful tool for sharing that data analysis too! I'll highlight some typical EE user interface scripts and widgets that you can incorporate into a shareable app.
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15:00 New York | 20:00 London | 5:00 (Apr 30) Sydney15:00 New York | 20:00 London | 5:00 (Apr 30) Sydney
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12:00 Los Angeles | 21:00 Berlin | 7:00 (Apr 30) Auckland12:00 Los Angeles | 21:00 Berlin | 7:00 (Apr 30) Auckland
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Sarah BellSteve Spindler
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Shorelines & Color Palettes: 2 Map design tricks in IllustratorMapublisher/Creative Cloud and QGIS/Affinity workflow comparison
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwdWPTLF_Pchttps://youtu.be/ZJ65KLumsfg
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Many cartographers use a graphics editor program like Illustrator to finish off their map's aesthetic. I will share a couple of shoreline design techniques to give your map some character without overwhelming the gestalt. I will also share a handy trick I like to use for choosing colors in my map design, which can be applied in any mapping or graphic design program.
The ridiculously low cost of QGIS and the Affinity Suite (Designer, Photo & Publisher) makes cartography more accessible to people. But does the combination of QGIS/Designer hold up to a combination of MAPublisher/Adobe Illustrator?

As QGIS has become more important in my workflow, I have been experimenting with Affinity tools. I printed a simple book as a test, and I used it on a bike map that is currently being printed.

My first impression of Affinity Designer was that it's a joke. It lacks most selection tools available in Illustrator. But I'm discovering new approaches to mapping, and it's so much fun!
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15:30 New York | 20:30 London | 5:30 (Apr 30) Sydney
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12:30 Los Angeles | 21:30 Berlin | 7:30 (Apr 30) Auckland
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Vanessa Knoppke-Wetzel
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Recreating Vintage Map Aesthetics
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https://youtu.be/yrQBUHwdV40
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Some tips and tricks on recreating particular aesthetic elements from vintage maps in Adobe Illustrator. Make sure to download Zoom in advance. Meeting ID: 982 3144 9858
Password: 8Gqtwe
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16:00 New York | 21:00 London | 6:00 (Apr 30) Sydney16:00 New York | 21:00 London | 6:00 (Apr 30) Sydney
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13:00 Los Angeles | 22:00 Berlin | 8:00 (Apr 30) Auckland13:00 Los Angeles | 22:00 Berlin | 8:00 (Apr 30) Auckland
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BREAKVictoria Johnson
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Cross Stitch Cartography
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https://youtu.be/rmpfBmG4UvM
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Half history/half tutorial on embroidery and needlework cartography, from map samplers through modern pattern design.
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16:30 New York | 21:30 London | 6:30 (Apr 30) Sydney16:30 New York | 21:30 London | 6:30 (Apr 30) Sydney
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13:30 Los Angeles | 22:30 Berlin | 8:30 (Apr 30) Auckland13:30 Los Angeles | 22:30 Berlin | 8:30 (Apr 30) Auckland
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Peter AtwoodKenneth Field
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Blender shading tips and tricksThematic mapping: This is my truth, tell me yours
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBR6_llYWg8https://youtu.be/FOztpgNUbRc
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A quick look at using Blender's material tools and modifiers to create procedural shading for relief maps.
How many maps can you make with one dataset? The answer is a lot and there's no right or wrong. I'll rifle through a whole slew of thematic map types from the common to the bizarre, and explore the data considerations, opportunities, constraints and common pitfalls. The intent is to show how the map mediates the message and choosing the right map, and making it right are vital to sharing the message you intend.
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17:00 New York | 22:00 London | 7:00 (Apr 30) Sydney
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14:00 Los Angeles | 23:00 Berlin | 9:00 (Apr 30) Auckland
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John Nelson
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Smooth-Sharp Hillshade: An Ambient Lighting Terrain Effect (hack) for ArcGIS Pro
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https://youtu.be/1ZkXZnw-tsc
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You’ll be whiling away ½ hour of your allotted time on this earth leaning into achieving surprisingly pleasing hillshade effects by layering up several hillshade scales and slope shades, then an outright hack to bring some sharpness back into your surprisingly realistic ephemerally-illuminated environment. Then, time-permitting, we’ll blend it into imagery for a bumpified effect. Get ready to live.
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17:30 New York | 22:30 London | 7:30 (Apr 30) Sydney17:30 New York | 22:30 London | 7:30 (Apr 30) Sydney
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14:30 Los Angeles | 23:30 Berlin | 9:30 (Apr 30) Auckland14:30 Los Angeles | 23:30 Berlin | 9:30 (Apr 30) Auckland
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Kate LerouxBREAK
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Making a 3D Map
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https://youtu.be/QSAH_NBU8ko
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I designed this cool 3D-printed terrain map (https://mynameiskate.com/public/3d-map-kate-leroux.jpg) to commemorate an important hike. In my demo, I'll walk you step-by-step through creating one and preparing it for 3D printing, using only free software tools. After watching, you'll be able to 3D print your own! (Printer not included.)
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