Re: [Gimp-user] Batch tool suggestions?
On Thu, 2009-04-09 at 22:17 -0400, Evan Kroske wrote: Hello GIMP users, I'm going to be developing a batch image processor plugin for GIMP, and I'd like to know which functions should be the first on my list. Obviously, scaling is the first priority, because I use that to optimize pictures for my websites. However, past that, I'm not sure which functions are the most used. Should I add ... ... cropping? ... layer management? (eg. adding a layer with a signature to a whole bunch of pictures) ... filters? ... color management? ... or something else? I would like to add all of those functions, but I will probably only get two or three of these actions enabled. What are the most important functions for you? I have never done this sort of thing but, from what I have learned, the last thing I would do is sharpen the image and the step before that would be to size the image. What you do before that is up to you but you certainly should crop early in the process. Hope this helps. Norman ___ Gimp-user mailing list Gimp-user@lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU https://lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
Re: [Gimp-user] Batch tool suggestions?
norman wrote: On Thu, 2009-04-09 at 22:17 -0400, Evan Kroske wrote: Hello GIMP users, I'm going to be developing a batch image processor plugin for GIMP, and I'd like to know which functions should be the first on my list. Obviously, scaling is the first priority, because I use that to optimize pictures for my websites. However, past that, I'm not sure which functions are the most used. Should I add ... [ ... ] What are the most important functions for you? I have never done this sort of thing but, from what I have learned, the last thing I would do is sharpen the image and the step before that would be to size the image. I personally would really like to have a) Resampling b) 'Smart' Unsharp Mask available, which I use quite frequently. The latter is an advanced 'Unsharp Mask' technique, which goes as follows: 1.) Decompose the image to HSV 2.) Select the 'V' layer 3.) Copy this layer into a mask 4.) Perform 'Find Edges (Sobel)' on the mask 5.) Perform a 'Gaussian Blur' (value: 0.35 ... 0.50) on the mask 6.) Mask - selection 6.) Delete the mask 7.) Perform 'Unsharp Mask' on the now-selected 'V' layer 8.) Compose the image back to RGB The results one gets when using this technique are visibly better than a mere 'Unsharp Mask'. Greetings, Claus -- .:: Claus Cyrny - Webdesign | Grafik | Fotografie ::. :: Website: http://home.arcor.de/ccyrny/ ::. :: Blog: http://grafomatic30.twoday.net/ ::. :: Photo.net: http://photo.net/photodb/slideshow?folder_id=714471 ::. :: Saatchi Online: http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/yourgallery/artist_profile//105735.html ::. ___ Gimp-user mailing list Gimp-user@lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU https://lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
Re: [Gimp-user] Batch tool suggestions? (corr.)
Claus Cyrny wrote:
4.) Perform 'Find Edges (Sobel)' on the mask
Value: 0.25
5.) Perform a 'Gaussian Blur' (value: 0.35 ... 0.50)
on the mask
This should actually read '0.2'. ('0.35 ... 0.50' are the
values I use for the final 'Unsharp Mask'.)
Claus
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.:: Claus Cyrny - Webdesign | Grafik | Fotografie ::.
:: Website: http://home.arcor.de/ccyrny/ ::.
:: Blog: http://grafomatic30.twoday.net/ ::.
:: Photo.net: http://photo.net/photodb/slideshow?folder_id=714471 ::.
:: Saatchi Online:
http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/yourgallery/artist_profile//105735.html ::.
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Re: [Gimp-user] Batch tool suggestions?
Evan, - a _pause_ for subjective actions One action I use when I make a python script for batch manipulation is a _pause_ where I can make subjective decisions like cropping and then click go, where the python script returns to the automated actions like uniform resizing etc, then it brings up the next image, automated actions, stops again for me to crop etc. Stephen Evan Kroske wrote: Hello GIMP users, I'm going to be developing a batch image processor plugin for GIMP, and I'd like to know which functions should be the first on my list. Obviously, scaling is the first priority, because I use that to optimize pictures for my websites. However, past that, I'm not sure which functions are the most used. Should I add ... ... cropping? ... layer management? (eg. adding a layer with a signature to a whole bunch of pictures) ... filters? ... color management? ... or something else? I would like to add all of those functions, but I will probably only get two or three of these actions enabled. What are the most important functions for you? Regards, Evan Kroske Future GSoCer (hopefully) ___ Gimp-user mailing list Gimp-user@lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU https://lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user ___ Gimp-user mailing list Gimp-user@lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU https://lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
Re: [Gimp-user] Batch tool suggestions? (corr.)
4.) Perform 'Find Edges (Sobel)' on the mask
Value: 0.25
5.) Perform a 'Gaussian Blur' (value: 0.35 ... 0.50)
on the mask
This should actually read '0.2'. ('0.35 ... 0.50' are the
values I use for the final 'Unsharp Mask'.)
I would like to try this idea but I am not sure how to copy a layer into
a mask. I have tried various things and even referred to the help file
with no success. Could you please explain to ignorant old me what to do?
Thanks
Norman
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Re: [Gimp-user] Batch tool suggestions?
Ken Warner wrote: May I suggest that your batch processor should itself be programable. That is, you should be able to specify which scripts or plugins to run in which order and with arguments for each to control their actions. It's a lot of work but I know it's doable. Limiting your batch processor to a small set of available actions will only serve a very small number of people. Evan Kroske wrote: Hello GIMP users, I'm going to be developing a batch image processor plugin for GIMP, and I'd like to know which functions should be the first on my list. Obviously, scaling is the first priority, because I use that to optimize pictures for my websites. However, past that, I'm not sure which functions are the most used. Should I add ... ... cropping? ... layer management? (eg. adding a layer with a signature to a whole bunch of pictures) ... filters? ... color management? ... or something else? I would like to add all of those functions, but I will probably only get two or three of these actions enabled. What are the most important functions for you? Regards, Evan Kroske Future GSoCer (hopefully) ___ Gimp-user mailing list Gimp-user@lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU https://lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user That will certainly be my goal, but I still expect to find some hiccups or interface inconsistencies. If I'm lucky, I won't need this list, but if not, I want to know the most important batch functions for me to add. In fact, my goal is to create a plugin that scans the undo history for the current image and allows you to apply those changes to a whole bunch of images. Now that would be slick. ___ Gimp-user mailing list Gimp-user@lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU https://lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
Re: [Gimp-user] Snap to Guides by default
Thank you Akkana, good to know these settings will be configurable in next versions. Regards malefico. Akkana Peck wrote: malefico writes: I wonder if there is any way to turn off the Snap to Guides option [ ... ] Thank you David, I know where the option is, but it is always on by default. Is there any way to turn it off by default ? So when Gimp starts it is unchecked ? In GIMP 2.6, no. In GIMP 2.7, yes (as of a couple of weeks ago), but so far only by editing your gimprc. A patch has been submitted to add it to the prefs dialog but that has to be reviewed by the UI team ... I don't know if Peter has had a chance to think about it yet. ...Akkana ___ Gimp-user mailing list Gimp-user@lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU https://lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user ___ Gimp-user mailing list Gimp-user@lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU https://lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
[Gimp-user] Default Templates
Hi I found Gimp great at designing business cards and mailing labels. I thought maybe it would be a good addition to the template list. Business Card 2 x 3.5 Pixels: 1062 x 615 Inches: 3.540 x 2.050 mm: 89.92 x 52.07 Landscape These work great on with Open Office Writer Business Cards Template. Avery 38871 Clean Edge White. Another, one is making graphical mailing labels. Mailing Label 2 5/8 x 1 Pixels: 780 x 295 Inches: 2.6 x 0.983 mm: 66.04 x 24.98 Avery 08920 Easy Peel White Mailing Labels. Love working with 2.6 - great job. Regards Rich ___ Gimp-user mailing list Gimp-user@lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU https://lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
[Gimp-user] Smallest possible transparency size on disk
I'm new to Gimp and experimenting trying to make the smallest possible transparent image. As an Off-topic aside, I run local DNS in my LAN and redirect spammy ad domains to localhost so I don't have to look at their garbage when ad blockers fail, like with flash content. My 1 x 1 image will be wedged in place so I don't see page cannot be displayed blah blah in my browser. So far I've been able to slim down to a 108 byte png or a 43 byte gif using indexed mode. Is this as good as it gets or can the image get smaller using some other technique? Thanks! ___ Gimp-user mailing list Gimp-user@lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU https://lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
Re: [Gimp-user] Batch tool suggestions? (corr.)
I would like to try this idea but I am not sure how to copy a layer into a mask. I have tried various things and even referred to the help file with no success. Could you please explain to ignorant old me what to do? Forget the question, ignorant old me has sorted it out. Norman ___ Gimp-user mailing list Gimp-user@lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU https://lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
Re: [Gimp-user] Smallest possible transparency size on disk
On Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:56:49 -0400, VR wrote: So far I've been able to slim down to a 108 byte png or a 43 byte gif using indexed mode. Is this as good as it gets or can the image get smaller using some other technique? I managed to 1x1 PNG down to 81 bytes when using 1bit paletted image and to 73 bytes by using 24bit. -- Jernej Simončič http://eternallybored.org/ ___ Gimp-user mailing list Gimp-user@lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU https://lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
[Gimp-user] Annoying Windows Layering
I have the latest build of GIMP 2.6.6 ad running Windows XP. The Toolbox dialog and any dockable dialogs are ALWAYS in front of the file I am working on. I usually have the layers and brush dialogs open while I'm working on a file. I could increase the screen resolution but it makes the text so tiny... I have been able to work around it for now, but it is really annoying. Is this happening to anybody else? I'm not a programmer but this seems to be only something that can be fixed by adjusting the application code...maybe by the next release 2.6.7 hopefully? Unless of course this is only happening to me... Thanks, D. Brian Weese ___ Gimp-user mailing list Gimp-user@lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU https://lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
Re: [Gimp-user] Annoying Windows Layering
On 04/10/2009 05:14 PM, Brian Weese wrote: I have the latest build of GIMP 2.6.6 ad running Windows XP. The Toolbox dialog and any dockable dialogs are ALWAYS in front of the file I am working on. I usually have the layers and brush dialogs open while I'm working on a file. I could increase the screen resolution but it makes the text so tiny... I have been able to work around it for now, but it is really annoying. Is this happening to anybody else? I'm not a programmer but this seems to be only something that can be fixed by adjusting the application code...maybe by the next release 2.6.7 hopefully? Unless of course this is only happening to me... Thanks, D. Brian Weese I am using Gimp 2.6.6 on Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy) Linux. A lot of what we do starts with acquiring a scan using Xsane from inside Gimp (Create... Xsane...) [I guess many people would not have Xsane installed]. When the scanned image comes in, as the above poster says, it is behind, underneath, etc. I have to go fishing for it. It is mildly annoying the first hundred times. By the 20,000th time (a realistic figure for us) I think it will be _really_ annoying. Jay Smith ___ Gimp-user mailing list Gimp-user@lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU https://lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
Re: [Gimp-user] Annoying Windows Layering
Brian Weese wrote: I have the latest build of GIMP 2.6.6 ad running Windows XP. The Toolbox dialog and any dockable dialogs are ALWAYS in front of the file I am working on. I usually have the layers and brush dialogs open while I'm working on a file. I could increase the screen resolution but it makes the text so tiny... I have been able to work around it for now, but it is really annoying. Hi You can change the dock window hints in Edit - Preferences - Window Managment to Normal window if you don't want them as utility windows. Note that you can toggle visibility of docks with the Tab key. - Martin ___ Gimp-user mailing list Gimp-user@lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU https://lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
