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Using the Scissor Tool
Posted by kasrak on Jan 19, 2007 into Getting StartedThe scissor tool (selects shapes from images) can be a confusing tool at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's great for extracting objects from your photos.
How Layer Masks Work
Posted by kasrak on Jan 9, 2007 into Getting StartedA tutorial that introduces you to GIMP's layer masks.
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Basic Shiny Orb
Posted by kasrak on Jan 6, 2007 into Getting StartedHow to make a shiny, orange orb. It's shiny!
A Basics Tutorial
Posted by kasrak on Jan 6, 2007 into Getting StartedA tutorial that covers many basic operations in the GIMP which creating a floating text logo.
Drawing Shapes with the Paths Tool
Posted by kasrak on Jan 4, 2007 into Getting StartedThe Path Tool (replacing the old Bezier Selection tool) can be used in many creative ways. Maybe the best thing in it is the smooth, beautiful curves it produces. But you can also use paths to create different polygonal shapes if you don't 'pull out the handles'.
How to Create Straight Lines
Posted by kasrak on Dec 28, 2006 into Getting StartedThis tutorial shows you how you can do straight lines with the gimp, using a feature called the Shift Key. Straight lines are a convenient way to make things that aren't so terribly affected by the imprecision of a mouse or tablet, and to take advantage of the power of a computer to make things look neat and orderly. This tutorial doesn't use Straight Lines for complex tasks; its intended to show how you can use it to create quick and easy line effects.
An Introduction to Quickmask
Posted by kasrak on Dec 28, 2006 into Getting StartedThis tutorial introduces you to the QuickMask feature in GIMP by demonstrating how it can be used to create vignette effects. QuickMask is a convenient way to modify selections using pixel-changing tools such as the paintbrush, eraser, or any plug-in filter. It lets you make very precise adjustments to your selections.
Beginning with Paths
Posted by kasrak on Dec 28, 2006 into Getting StartedBezier selection is a powerful tool in The Gimp. The rectangle- and ellipse-selections are not very flexible if you happen to need something more special. And since many of us gimpers don't have a graphics tablet, it's not so easy to make the mouse pointer move the way you want. Bezier selection fixes the problem by using smooth mathematical curves instead your own shaky mouse trail.
Basic Operations
Posted by kasrak on Dec 28, 2006 into Getting StartedA tutorial covering resizing, compressing, cropping, color modes, flipping and rotating. A must read if you are just starting out with The GIMP.
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Add a border around a selection
Posted by kasrak on Dec 28, 2006 into Getting StartedSince Gimp is an image manipulation program and not a painting program it doesn't include tools to draw shapes like squares and circles. However this doesn't mean you can't paint them, in fact there are some interesting options regarding this subject when it comes to the gimp.
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