>I've seen 2 videos on youtube showing how to cut out pictures from >background. > >When I try to follow step by step, I can't - there seem to be settings >that I JUST can't get to!! >(Simple things like a property setting. And despite clicking around >like mad, I can't find!) > >I guess this is because of the instructions being for an older >version? > >Can someone give me a pointer to a much more recent video? > >Thanks!
The problem is, there are several ways to separate a foreground from a background. Much depends on the nature of the image. Plain colour background then color select or complicated background using scissors or foreground select tool. Non-destructive - use a layer mask or really clean cut-out using a path. Add to that the permutations in Gimp layout combined with as you say, instructions using old versions of Gimp, all add to possible confusion. I have been know to knock up a video at the drop of a hat. Not bothered if it is viewed or not, just need a clue as what is required. As well as the native Gimp tools there are plugins that help Example, this one (already a bit dated) using a plugin g'mic from www.gmic.eu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKSflRIaKIo If you post an example of the type of image you use I will try and give advice. rich: www.gimp-forum.net -- rich2005 (via www.gimpusers.com/forums) _______________________________________________ gimp-user-list mailing list List address: gimp-user-list@gnome.org List membership: https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user-list List archives: https://mail.gnome.org/archives/gimp-user-list
