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Clipping Masks
Posted by xmath on Feb 8, 2012As you are likely aware, GIMP does not include a clipping mask function like some other image editors. A clipping mask allows a background image to show through holes in the masking layer and can be very useful.
Reflections
Posted by xmath on Jan 20, 2012In this GIMP tutorial you will learn how to place a reflected scene in the mirrored lenses of a girl's sunglasses. This method can be adapted to inset any picture within another picture.
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Two Heads Are Better Than One
Posted by xmath on Sep 16, 2011In this easy GIMP exercise you'll combine two images together into a nice, blended single image with two views of the same subject.
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In the Spotlight
Posted by xmath on Jul 17, 2011In this brief lesson, you will learn a method to use GIMP to highlight a target in a photo by shining a simulated spotlight on it.
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Let There Be Light
Posted by xmath on Jul 7, 2011Phone camera photos too dark? Here's a quick fix.
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Stick It To Me: Create an adhesive bandage
Posted by xmath on May 29, 2011In this three-part tutorial you'll learn how to use GIMP to create a realistic looking adhesive bandage.
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Silver Spoon
Posted by xmath on Apr 3, 2011Although GIMP has a good filter for easy drop shadow creation, it is good to know how to build your own shadows when you want something just a bit better.
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Rain Dance
Posted by xmath on Mar 24, 2011In this project you'll learn how add the effect of rain to an image using GIMP.
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Snap, Crackle, POP!
Posted by xmath on Mar 13, 2011Learn how to easily create a pop art effect in this lesson.
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Just Brushing Up
Posted by xmath on Mar 6, 2011Did you know you can import Adobe® Photoshop® brushes into GIMP 2.4 or higher?
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A Textures Primer
Posted by xmath on Feb 21, 2011The use of textures can add a pleasing dimension to an image that might otherwise appear flat and uninteresting. Adding texture to an image is a simple process using GIMP.
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GIMPing Along is now available as a book!
Posted by xmath on Feb 11, 2011GIMPing Along Vol 1 includes more than 25 GIMP tutorials, how-tos, and tips from my blog.
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Back in the Day
Posted by xmath on Feb 8, 2011Make an image look like it's 70 years old with a vintage effect in this lesson.
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Create a Watermark and Place it in a Photo
Posted by xmath on Feb 5, 2011In this two-part exercise, you will learn how to make a simple watermark image and place it in a photo.
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Make GIMP the Default Editor in iPhoto
Posted by xmath on Jan 18, 2011It's easy to make GIMP the default editor for iPhoto images.
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Quick and Easy Zoom Effect
Posted by xmath on Jan 11, 2011In this tutorial you’ll create the effect of having zoomed in on a portion of a screenshot to emphasize something in that area.
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Attack of the Clones!
Posted by xmath on Sep 5, 2010Create a picture in which the same person appears in two different places!
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The Catch
Posted by xmath on Aug 16, 2010Take the action out of the box!
Old Blue Eyes
Posted by xmath on Jun 7, 2010Make eyes any color you like!
Moon Shadow
Posted by xmath on Mar 17, 2010"I'm being followed by a moon shadow moon shadow-moon shadow leaping and hopping on a moon shadow moon shadow-moon shadow" - Cat Stevens
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Just Too Big!
Posted by xmath on Mar 4, 2010Some things, like the Eiffel Tower, are just too big to fit in the borders of a single picture!
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Create a Star Field
Posted by xmath on Dec 31, 2009In this tutorial learn how to use brushes in ways that may be new to you!
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Create a Bright Neon Pattern of Repeated Shapes
Posted by xmath on Jul 31, 2009In this tutorial you'll use the Layer Effects plugin to create a bright colorful pattern of repeated shapes.
Two-Tone GIMP
Posted by xmath on Apr 8, 2009It's easy to apply a two-tone tint effect to an image with GIMP
Using the Perspective Clone Tool
Posted by xmath on Jan 21, 2009A simple exercise using the Perspective Clone tool
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Blending Two Images with GIMP
Posted by xmath on Jan 17, 2009Are two pics better than one?
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