[Gimp-user] Text Import Help
>Hello (my first post and a beginner so go easy...!) > >My photoshop guy resigned and now I need help! > >In my Facebook group we have birthday cards (online ones only) and my >PS guy used a notepad document with all the peoples names on to >produce all that weeks birthdays all at once. So we'd have 40-ish >images all with the same background but with different text on each >one > >I wonder if gimp can do this or something similar, to enable me to >produce lots of images at the same time, all with different text? >Otherwise its hours sat there changing the text one at a time... > >I have the PS document which I can open in gimp and all its layers are >there. It all depends on 'quote' ...I have the PS document which I can open in gimp and all its layers are there. Are all the 'name' layers there? Gimp does not have a function to batch import text from an external file although you can copy//paste into the text tool. You do not need to type. If you have all the names as layers. PS text is converted to raster images and any effects probably lost. Hopefully you can get those 'name' layers and save them as a Gimp .xcf file. Started writing a how-to with screenshots but I can do a video demo in half the time. https://youtu.be/X1tGdHT6jGI two and a half minutes but it is all there. Have a look and come back with the problems. It uses 2 old scripts (but easy to use) - attached. Un-zip and put in your Gimp profile scripts folder C:\Users\yourname\.gimp-2.8\scripts If you do not have PS layers from that text file, then it becomes much more complicated. It can be done using a command line application ImageMagick. (at least in linux it is not too difficult, not too sure about Windows) to generate individual images. Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/685/original/combine-bg.scm.zip -- 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
[Gimp-user] Newbie - How do I get file menu to display?
>Sorry for a newbie question. I just now downloaded the current version >of Gimp for Windows and started it up. > >There is no file menu showing. How do I get it to show on my screen? > >Feeling really lost. > >Thanks in advance for any help. You will have to give more information. Which version of Windows and where did you get the Gimp installer? When Gimp 2.8 is first run, it is in a 3 window mode. Do you have 3 windows showing? Sometimes if a laptop with external monitor is used, one window is on laptop, others on monitor. I posted a few videos on Gimp installation and setup. Very short, only a couple of minutes. Have a look and see if you varied from the procedure anywhere, might help track down the problem. https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Gimp-Installation -- 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
[Gimp-user] Gimp Changing My File Extensions
>I just noticed that some of my work files extensions, xcf files, have >been changed to pxd extensions, and GIMP says it can't open them. > >I've even renamed the extension, changing the icon to the usual GIMP >file icon, and they still can't be opened. > >What is going on? And how can I get my files back? I suspect that your .xcf files will still be around, somewhere. Have you been using https://pixlr.com/editor/ -- 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
[Gimp-user] Time Lapse via GIMP
...snip... > >One other question: To replace .gif you mentioned looping - I do not >care about looping - actually want it to play just once and then stop. >What are your suggestions for other video formats and applications for >producing a video timelapse? >Chuck Devlin This mailing list format is not the best for giving information other than basic. I generally use linux, so this short 5 minute video demo is in a Win10 virtual machine, not my favourite OS. https://youtu.be/9d5P1AXQSLU It uses the free commandline application Imagemagick which which you can get here: https://www.imagemagick.org/script/download.php bottom of the page - direct download is https://www.imagemagick.org/download/binaries/ImageMagick-7.0.7-1-Q16-x64-dll.exe about 25 MB The two main commands used are: magick convert filename.xcf %03d.jpg which extracts the xcf layers as jpg's in numbered order 001.jpg ..002.jpg... You might already have a sequence of jpgs and that might not be necessary. ffmpeg -r 10 -f image2 -i "%03d.jpg" -vcodec libxvid filename.avi which converts the numbered sequence into a video that should be playable on computers or media players (xvid = divx) The alternative, is a GUI application, Avidemux, which can open a sequence of files and make a video, ask about it if you can not get the above to work. -- 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
[Gimp-user] Script for perspective to square
>Dear all, > >I am completely new to scripts in Gimp. >I am looking for a script to automatize the following process : > 1. Manually draw a path (4 corners of a distoreted square) > 2. Apply perspective to get the square of fixed width > 3. Crop and export. > >• I found this, which is similar but not exactly what I want : >http://gimpscripts.com/2015/04/perspective-and-rotation-from-path/ >(and or some reason I can't get it to show in my menus..) > >• this post seems interesting but it's bugged : >gimpforums.com/thread-automate-the-correction-of-perspective-and-size > >• apparently somethin existed at some point, but the link is broken : >http://www.gimptalk.com/index.php?/topic/3902-script-fu-perspective-transform-to-rectangle/ > >Someone knows if such a script exists ? > >Thanks. This plug-in ob_align.py might do what you require. There is a download, and some information here: http://gimpchat.com/viewtopic.php?f=23=12653=align+paths#p171524 A 'made up' example You need two paths: screenshots https://i.imgur.com/RFVdDmI.jpg Apply the plugin: https://i.imgur.com/mIniAvA.jpg Set path to selection, and crop selection: https://i.imgur.com/vMsZv0I.jpg Gives this: https://i.imgur.com/QW3umYU.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Script for perspective to square
Hate this mailing list format > >Gives this: https://i.imgur.com/QW3umYU.jpg no it does not, it gives as attachment Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/674/original/cropped.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Issue when exporting to PDF
>Hello, > >When exporting my docment to PDF it adds a tiny white line down each >side, like the page isn't big enough. This doesn't happen when >exporting to JPEG, PNG and others. > >Is there anyway I can prevent this from happening? I am looking to get >a poster printed & they've confirmed the best format for them is PDF. > >Thanks >Matt You really need to give more details, OS, the Gimp version + details of image, size in pixels, number of layers, width of the 'white lines' in pixels, as much as possible. There have been similar reports over the years, I remember one that was just caused by using A4 size and an odd ppi. More usually transparent layers are to blame, so check that there are no un-noticed transparent borders. However, A PDF going to a commercial printer. There should be a bleed area, typically 5 mm around the edges. - Ask the printer Does the PDF need to be in CMYK and using a specific 'icc' profile - Ask the printer Truthfully, Gimp is not the best tool for this, First choice would be the free desktop publishing application Scribus. Make your bitmaps in Gimp, any vector (svg) graphics in Inkscape, Import those and add text in Scribus. Plenty Scribus tutorials around. -- 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
[Gimp-user] Straighten Horizons
>Hi, > >I have just installed GIMP v2.8.22 > >I may have missed this function in the help system. > >is there an easy way to Straighten Horizons? > >i can use the ROTATE tool but is there a LINE DRAWING TOOL? > >Basically is there a way to draw a line along the horizon in the photo >using the mouse and have GIMP make this the horizontal axis? > >Thanks The standard way is the Rotate tool in 'Corrective (Backward)' mode, line the grid up with the horizon, click rotate, and the image is rotated accordingly. However, to draw a 'line' you need a script. One attached 'auto-rotate.scm' **unzip** it pop it into your Gimp profile scripts folder Windows C:\Users\"yourname"\.gimp-2.8\scripts or Linux ~.gimp-2.8/scripts Usage: Draw a **path** along the horizon, then apply the script, Layer -> Auto-Rotate Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/670/original/path.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/671/original/level.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/672/original/auto-rotate.scm.zip -- 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
[Gimp-user] Gimp 2.9.6, Liquid Rescale 0.7.2, Windows 10 - 64 bit.
>Has anybody got Liquid Rescale to work with Gimp 2.9.6 in Windows 10 >-64 bit? I could only find the Windows 32 bit Liquid Rescale 0.7.1. >on the http://liquidrescale.wikidot.com/ website. When I run the >install, the program can't find the install directory for Gimp, which >is understandable. I can continue and override it to the 64 bit >Program Files, Gimp directory, but I'm not sure if I can/should >install the 32 bit version into the 64 bit folder. As far as I know, there is no 32 bit support for old plugins in Windows Gimp 2.9.6 You need a 64 bit version of liquid-rescale plugin. That is as rare as hens teeth. Pulled some files out of various old Partha 2.8 versions and it seems to work although Gimp complains might-ally. UnZip the attached acrchive and pop the 3 files into your Gimp profile C:\Users\your-name\Appdata\Roaming\GIMP\2.9\plug-ins Then same place as usual, bottom of the layers menu. Usual procedure - see the screenshots. rich: www.gimp-forum.net Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/666/original/appdata.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/667/original/masks.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/668/original/carved.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/669/original/gimp-lqr-plugin.zip -- 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
[Gimp-user] Changing the text on this image
>Hi, >I am new to Gimp2 and have an image on my website that I want to >change. > >I only have the final jpg file that I have attached. > >On this image, it says the word "Webinar" to change that, I guess I >would need >need to replicate the color and go over the word to effectively "rub >it out" and then make the text and place it. > >Which tools should I use ? >Do I need to add layers etc. ? > >Any guidance much appreciated. > >Thanks. >David As well as all the other great advice you have been receiving. When it comes to replacing the text with the perspective deform tool, use Text-to-Path and deform the path (text outline). That way, you will eventually get a 'crisper' result for the text. A short video 4 mins as a demo. https://youtu.be/ghiYM35DKGs quick so do not blink rich: www.gimp-forum.net Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/665/original/shot.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Windows 10 Gimp 2.9.6 Resynthesizer V1.0
>Anybody get Resynthesizer V1.0 working with Gimp 2.9.6 under Windows >10? > >I installed the 10 files as per instructions in the plug-ins >directory. When I run Gimp I get a couple of error messages. 1) >Resynthesizer.exe - system error. The code execution cannot proceed >because intl.dll was not found. Reinstalling the program may fix this >problem. 2) Resynthesizer-gui.exe - Application error. The >application was unable to start correctly (0xc076). Click ok to >close the application. > >Is this because intl.dll is not distributed with 2.9.6? Can I find >this file somewhere in 2.8.22 can just copy it into 2.9.6 to get >Resynthesizer to work? 10 files? I do not know which version you are using but resynthesizer does work. I recommend removing those. Get resynthesizer from here: http://www.mediafire.com/file/gwc928wmwti30g3/resynth_win_32_64.zip (no longer pay for this account so put up with some adverts) Unzip and put the two files from the 64 bit folder 'resynthesizer' and 'resynthesizer-gui' in the Gimp profile C:\Users\your-name\AppData\Roaming\GIMP\2.9\plug-ins Add any of the python plugins that you need, typically heal-selection: screenshot 1 Still in the usual place Filters -> Map -> Resynthesizer: screenshot 2 Many of these plugins have never been updated (even for Gimp 2.8.x) and even when the plugin works there are deprecated procedure warnings. Heal selection still in the usual place Filters -> Enhance -> Heal Selection: screenshot 3 The way to suppress the pop-ups is use the command line switch --pdb-compat-mode=on Add it to the shortcut screenshot 4 rich: www,gimp-forum.net Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/661/original/01.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/662/original/02.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/663/original/03.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/664/original/04.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Gimp 2.9.6 opening RAW with Rawtherapee
>I'm running Windows 10 with Gimp 2.9.6 and Rawtherapee 5.2. I don't >know what I'm doing wrong, but I can't get Gimp to open a RAW file >with Rawtherapee. The release notes and ducumentation says it is now >possibe but I'm stumped. I tried edit, preferences, image import but >it doesn't show the Rawtherapee plug in nor does it allow me to change >the raw place holder which just displays the error message. I've been >able to configure Rawtherapee to launch Gimp but I'd rather start with >Gimp and launch rawtherapee. Any suggestions? I had to be told that one, apparently it is obvious The last line here http://rawpedia.rawtherapee.com/GIMP_Plugin which says Usage: Just open a raw file from GIMP. A RawTherapee editor window should open automatically, which you can use to tweak your raw file. When you close the window, the image gets imported into GIMP. That does work, and the maintainer is incorporating an info pop-up into most recent builds. -- 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
[Gimp-user] Gimp 2.9.6 opening RAW with Rawtherapee
Apologies, I was using Linux when using Rawtherapee. Looks like it is broken in Windows. The best I can suggest is use it as before, open image in Rawtherapee, send it to Gimp. (some screenshots: in a Win10 VM) I used the "other command line" option http://i.imgur.com/SIsXxdV.jpg Then send to external editor http://i.imgur.com/rORoTNt.jpg Which opens, eventually, in Gimp 2.9.6 as a 16 bit image. http://i.imgur.com/NWNaqdI.jpg More trouble than it is worth, apart from being slow, Rawtherapee opens a terminal, similar to Gimp 2.9.6 which you need to close. -- 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
[Gimp-user] c++ "runtime to terminate it in an unusual way"
>So, last night I tried to print something from Gimp, I get the >"runtime to terminate it in an unusual way". Thank gods it only closed >the Print dialog. > >I try to open Gimp today and get "runtime to terminate it in an >unusual way". So, I uninstall, reinstall, and... You guessed it, >"runtime to terminate it in an unusual way" > >I don't know if M$ did an update, or is Gimp did not uninstall >*EVERYTHING* > >Any insight on this one? > > >System: Win10 64, 8gb RAM, all, updates and runtimes, up-to-date as of >26 August 2017 Re-installing Gimp very rarely solves anything, 9 times out of 10, Gimp is not the problem. What does Gimp **not** uninstall (assuming you used the uninstaller via Windows menu) Any plug-in / script that installed itself under the main installation folder ie C:\Program Files\GIMP 2\. Your Gimp profile that is created when first running Gimp, C:\Users\your-name\.gimp-2.8 To be absolutely certain of a clean install, delete the first and rename the profile to say, C:\Users\your-name\.gimp-2.8-bak Try the last one first, rename the Gimp profile, start Gimp and see if the error persists. 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
[Gimp-user] Overlay question
>I'm learning to edit photos--usually the shadow areas are too dark and >the light areas O.K. or blown out.. I've been using >Desaturate>Invert>Overlay, which lightens up the shadows and brings >out detail, but it makes the overall colors look artificial and sort >of plastic, sort of like old Kodachromes. > >is there anything I do to fix this? > >Thanks in advance! You could try using luminosity masks, for examples see: https://patdavid.net/2013/11/getting-around-in-gimp-luminosity-masks.html There is a script to assist making the masks: http://registry.gimp.org/node/28644 It puts an entry in Filters -> Generic -> Luminosity Masks (saulgoode) Run that and it makes a lot of entries in the channels dialogue. One way of using is, channel to selection, then adjust the selection - brightness, contrast, Another way is use a layer mask. So using your image. (luminosity01) 1. Duplicate it 2. Apply the luminosity mask script 3. Add a mask to that layer, selecting a suitable channel. Black is transparent, White is opaque. To keep the sky and lighter foliage, and adjust the dark vegetation, 'D' might be a suitable choice. Working on the duplicated image (not the layer mask), adjust using whatever tool you like, color curves is a good choice. (luminosity02) rich: www.gimp-forum.net Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/655/original/luminosity01.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/656/original/luminosity02.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Help with enhancing a profile picture
>I morphed a face image with another one, to get a unique face, because >I didn't want my actual face to be the profile picture on the social >website page. > >But it doesn't look as clear as other pictures on the site. > >Would anyone like to see if they can improve it for me? Considering your other posts were about using very small text, does this involve a tiny image? What are the dimensions in pixels of the 'morphed' face area? If that was small and resized to fit into your 'profile' image, maybe that is the problem. Same applies to your 'profile image' if it started off small and the resized up considerably , it will be fuzzy. -- 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
[Gimp-user] Keyboard Shortcuts Not Working In Non-English Keyboard Layout
>Hi! > >The issue I'm having is that keyboard shortcuts stop working when I >switch the keyboard layout from English to Russian. > >GIMP 2.8.22 on Windows 10 If someone on the mailing list reads your post, you will get a better answer than this. I had to use linux and a Gimp 2.9.5 to get Russian but... Have you tried assigning keyboard shortcuts using your setup? Try one and see if it works, otherwise, do not know. Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/647/original/assign-shortcut.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Editing existing text in .psd files
>Does anyone know if v2.9 will be able to edit existing .psd text? >Thank you, Sneddy Using Gimp 2.9.5 - still opens psd text as raster layers. -- 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
[Gimp-user] Can't drag and drop UI elements
>And apparently it works fine only if i use it on my laptop's original >screen (I usually have another screen attached through hdmi) There was a similar problem earlier http://www.gimpusers.com/mailmsg.php?88136%40forums.gimpusers.com Since you already purged Gimp and reinstalled, probably not that. Almost certainly that 2 monitor setup. Working on your external monitor, you do not know what is happening on the laptop. Only suggestion, instead of drag-n-wish use the Add tab option for the dialogue as screenshot Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/646/original/add-tab.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Why is lettering not clearer?
>Hi, > >I created a logo and uploaded to a web page, as you can see by the >attached image "HIRED", the lettering/text doesn't look clear. It is >Arial 11 on a transparent background. >Gimp 2.8 > >The link to the home page "Home" is attached. it is not part of the >logo, but looks much clearer on the web page. > >Is there something I can do to help make the logo text >sharper/clearer? > >Any help will be appreciated. Not a guess this time. The size and weight of the font is too small. By default Gimp applies anti-aliasing, hence those semi-transparent pixels. Because of the small size they dominate. You can turn off anti-aliasing for text in the tool options and get the results shown. Not wonderful but then one is 7 pixels high and the other 9 (with lower case smaller). The typeface (font) also makes a difference, some will look even worse, Arial for example. Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/644/original/7pix.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/645/original/9pix.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Why is lettering not clearer?
Looking at it again, since you are putting these on a webpage, What format are you using for the upload? It might not be Gimp, it might be the website applying the anti-aliasing. -- 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
[Gimp-user] Transparent Photo
>Well... so far, so good, but now I'm stuck. I'm stuck at #4 "With the >photo layer "active" etc... >I can't seem to get to the opacity slider... everything was going >smoothly until then. -:o Yes, not easy for a beginner, Gimp has a steep learning curve. One thing I suggest is, If you still have traditional Gimp three windows is enable single window mode. Gimp menu Windows -> Single Window Mode, then we are on the same basis. Otherwise it is click in that bar top of the layers dialogue and move the slider. A very quick video demo about 2 mins https://youtu.be/GtPxrXeCegg Any real problems you can always get me as below. 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
[Gimp-user] Transparent Photo
edit: Hate this mailing list format. If you plan on using the final image on say a web page. You will not eventually need the bottom white layer, delete that as required. Save your work as a Gimp xcf file which preserves all/any layers and settings. When complete, Export the image as a .png file which flattens to a single layer but importantly preserves the transparency . Other formats will lose transparency. -- 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
[Gimp-user] Transparent Photo
>I am new to GIMP. Actually, new to any photo manipulating program. I >am trying to make a photo transparent--the entire photo, that is, not >just the background. I'm confused and keep finding instructions for >fading (which is not what I want) or instructions for removing >background. Maybe I'm using the wrong terminology, I don't know. I >plan on using the photo as a backdrop for text. Any help would be >greatly appreciated. Thanks so much. Open your image in Gimp 1. Give the image transparency, called an alpha channel, Layer menu -> Transparency -> Add Alpha Channel (if greyed-out it already exists) 2. Add a new layer, Layer -> New Layer Fill it with white (start off with white, experiment later with different colours/patterns) 3. Move your photo over that, easiest way, use the little arrows or click-n-drag. 4. With the photo layer **active**, ie. click on it in the layers dialogue (it will 'highlight'), move the **opacity** slider to a value that suits you. 5. For text, click on the text tool, click on the canvas, a text layer is created above the active layer. Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/641/original/opacity.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] How do you ddd effects to text?
>Hello everyone > >I'm having to use Gimp for Mac at work and not sure how to directly >add effects such as gradient to text objects in GIMP. > >The only workaround I found is to select certain text using Select by >Color and apply gradient to it. I have a feeling someone out there may >know more efficient ways to achieve the same gradient effect. > >Please advise me if you know how. Gimp is a bitmap (raster) editor and unlike other applications that have (partial) vector facility does not have 'objects' You are still going to have to make a selection somehow and fill that selection. many ways of doing that, I usually go for Layer -> Transparency -> Alpha to Selection on the text layer then apply any colouring on separate layers, keeping the text layer as text. You can use other vector applications such as Inkscape to create text, and open the resulting svg in Gimp. It is still converted to a bitmap in Gimp but the import progress allows you to scale to any size without loss of quality. Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/638/original/select.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/639/original/no-objects.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Change Brush Size - Grayed out?
>I'm trying to use the clone tool to make some touchups but can't >figure out how to change the brush size. If I double click on the >brush it opens the 'Brush Editor' and I get a dialog that shows >options like Radius, Hardness, Aspect Ratio, etc. but all of these >options are disabled/grayed out. Why? > The parametric brush editor is not the way to re-size a brush for use with the clone tool in Gimp 2.8.x It is a bit of a hang-over from Gimp 2.6. For reference, the stock brushes are not-editable. Right click on the brush, make a copy and that copy is editable if needed . Otherwise, using the clone tool and the small fuzzy brush, 1. Natural size of brush is 51 (25 radius) 2. Using the tool options, the size can be adjusted as required. You can also adjust the size without re-sampling. Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/637/original/clonesize.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Histogram not updating
>In the version 2.9.5 I noticed the histogram was not updating as I was >making adjustment, like brightness/contrast, levels, etc. Is there a >setting somewhere I need to set? I remember very well in 2.8 the >histogram auto updates as I make adjustments. Using Gimp 2.9.5 from the 'buntu ppa here and I can confirm that. I can not see any setting that enables the histogram dock to update until the adjustment is finally 'ok-ed' If you feel so inclined report that as a bug. https://bugzilla.gnome.org/enter_bug.cgi?product=GIMP -- 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
[Gimp-user] Gimp Color is broken
>When using Smooth Edges or Blur the Computer calculates it Wrong. >This video explains it pretty well: >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKnqECcg6Gw > >Is there a setting or Plugin for Gimp to use the correct/pretty way to >use colors? >Thanks You need the development version of Gimp currently 2.9.5 see: https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Linear-Gamma-RGB-Color-Space -- 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
[Gimp-user] New Layer from Cut
>I'm learning GIMP via a tutorial on lynda.com & the video includes an >example of creating a new layer via a selected shape using New Layer >from Cut. I'm running GIMP 2.8.18 & there's no such menu option. I >assume it's in a previous version of GIMP & has been turned into >something else. Does anyone know the command I need to do this? > >Thanks. Beware of some of these old tutorials, they tend to be very specific, with images tailored to the desired result. Sometimes difficult to reproduce with your own work. However, You have made your selection and cut it. Edit -> Cut (or ctrl-x) The options Edit -> Paste as -> New Layer looks like this http://i.imgur.com/l2RS0QW.jpg and gives this http://i.imgur.com/D2RMGnz.jpg with the pasted layer at 0,0 (top left corner) of the canvas or Edit -> Paste (or ctrl-v) which gives a Floating Selection (Pasted Layer) followed by Layer -> To New Layer like this http://i.imgur.com/6n0Gy9f.jpg Which gives http://i.imgur.com/LJWmneL.jpg a new layer. The difference, it is located in the same position as the original selection. That is all standard Gimp. There is a python plugin 'layer-via-copy-cut' see: http://slybug.deviantart.com/art/Layer-via-Copy-Cut-305728401 but I advise getting to know the regular Gimp functions before using 'extra' plugins. 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
[Gimp-user] Blues look purple?
>For whatever reason, blues are coming out as purple-ish in GIMP. I >tried drawing with a straight blue brush to test - 255 blue, no other >values, and it's still purple. It's not a monitor issue, or I'd be >seeing those blues elsewhere, but the colour selector is >normally-coloured. > >I tried the same with solid green and red, but neither of them seem >affect by whatever's happening to the blue colours. > >Has anyone run into this problem before? I do art commissions so this >is kind of affecting my work. Strangely enough, you screenshot looks ok here. However I can reproduce the effect. Have you checked Edit -> Preferences -> Color Management. If it is on, try turning it off. Here the effect comes from the monitor profile. Willing to bet, if you colour pick your 'purple' paint, it comes out RGB 0,0,255 rich: www.gimp-forum.net Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/633/original/colormanaged.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Cant dock dialogs/change layers
>I have a (i think) rather small problem with gimp. The programm itself >works fine, but when i try to dock dialogs or change layers, it >somehow doesn't show the blue "yes, this can be dragged here" tint >where it normally would. Also, i cant change any layers around. I >think, gimp doesnt recognize that im in the programm, so it doesn't >show it... Any help is appreciated No replies? Best if you give OS - Win 7 / 10 / or linux/OSX and version of Gimp. I remember a similar problem reported recently but as ever not able to find it. In the past problems with Windows updates and Windows AV software sometimes blamed but I think, it is often your Gimp profile. A more general starting point. 1. Rename your Gimp profile to disable, say (Windows) C:\Users\your-name\.gimp-2.8-bak (linux) ~./gimp-2.8-bak Start Gimp up and check for problems. 2. Do 1. and then install the latest version of Gimp from www.gimp.org -- 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
[Gimp-user] Can't edit text xcf copied to new file
...snip... >I wanted to >reuse the season text layer over and over so saved it as a separate >xcf file hoping to copy it on each new poster . >It worked great to copy it to a new file but I can't edit the text. >Gimp doesn't seem to recognize it as a text layer. The steps I took >are: >1. I copied the xcf as a new layer in my new file then.. >Am I doing something wrong or is it not possible to copy a text layer >that has been saved as an xcf to a new file and edit it? Do not copy and paste. You saved the file with text layer(s) as an xcf file. In the new file open that xcf using File -> Open as Layers. alternative. You can drag and drop the text layer from one image to another. Click and drag the text layer from the layers dialogue to the tab of the destination file. The focus (canvas) changes to that file. Do not let go of the mouse, continue the drag into the canvas. -- 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
[Gimp-user] I can't open gimp
>Am 11.07.2017 um 20:26 schrieb rich2005: >rich, can you please *never* suggest to delete the user profile? >Please only advise users to rename it. > >If the users does this, and this turn out to fix the issue, we'll >never, >ever have a chance to figure out what exactly has caused this. Yes, but if you read through the thread the installation is screwed-up. As I read it, surprised if the OP even has a Gimp profile let alone one that is populated. However, I do know what you mean. -- 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
[Gimp-user] I can't open gimp
Well gimp starts from a terminal with both, gimp or gimp-2.8 so it is not that and your English is better than my French. Not sure of 'greffons' Translates as 'masks' Can you try this, in a terminal (note wildcard *) sudo apt-get purge gimp* libgimp* Hopefully that will get rid of all your existing Gimp installation then in a terminal sudo add-apt-repository ppa:otto-kesselgulasch/gimp follow the instructions which are: sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install gimp Then check in the graphics menu for Gimp. If really stuck try www.gimp-forum.net the moderator is French. -- 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
[Gimp-user] Buy Full Version?
>While I appreciate your answer and the information, I don't think it >was necessary to say "There is always a reason. Not Gimp, blame the >User.". I am new to Gimp and I had a question. There is no need to >talk down to me. > Certainly not talking down to you. Remember in the future, when you come across the same **this-does-not-work** and it will happen. Could be using Gimp, could be Photoshop.. or anything. Always suspect yourself first. I have used since Gimp 2.2 (2004) and seen most things. If something goes wrong the first thing I suspect isme. 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
[Gimp-user] Buy Full Version?
>How do I buy the full version of Gimp? I noticed several actions are >grayed out. There is no **full** version of Gimp, regardless of operating system, Gimp is free-open-source-software (FOSS) Providing you get your Gimp installer from www.gimp.org the version of Gimp you have will be the most recent. If you have anything called GimpShop or similar, **dump it** straight away, it contains dubious 'advertising extras' and install the official version from www.gimp.org Back to the question. The reason for some menu entries grayed out You do not have an image open The active image is in indexed or grayscale color mode - change to RGB use Image -> Mode The action requires transparency - an alpha channel. use Layers -> Transparency -> Add Alpha Channel. There is always a reason. Not Gimp, blame the User. 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
[Gimp-user] Help with Transparency layering
>Okay, not sure if this is the right forum for this, but I'm trying to >do some coloring on a greyscale image. Now, I know how to apply a >transparency, and select down so that the new layer is only taking the >opaque area that I am working with, but I'm trying to figure out how >to eliminate the selection I've colored in from further layers. Or in >other words: I have colored in say, the skin, of my image, now I want >to create a new layer keeping my prior transparencies but without the >skin that I have already covered, that way I don't accidentally color >over the skin while applying color to the figure's hair or clothing. Just a suggestion, probably more work than you are planning on. Use layermasks, one for each major colour. Black layer mask and paint in it in white - this is your selection. Paint in the associated layer to add details. The great thing about layer masks is they are non destructive, go back and adjust any time you like. quick example shown and gimp xcfgz attached. Alternatives. Any selection can be saved as a channel to be called back at a later date. The Gimp plug-in g'mic www.gmic.eu has an excellant filters to colorize grayscale photographs. That does the hard work using color swatches, leaving touch-up to you. rich: www.gimp-forum.net Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/625/original/layers.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/626/original/layermasks..xcfgz -- 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
[Gimp-user] Converting an image from square to round question
A bit about using a photo here. Only skimmed through it, but if it takes the image as a height map then there will be a bit of processing to do before putting it into your project. Probably a white background will not matter. http://www.grzforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=3=15761=cac4e92bd34cf50e94df54f78e274e3e -- 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
[Gimp-user] Converting an image from square to round question
>Thank you Rich, but I did use those exact steps. The issue is that >even though the "square" is transparent, it is still there. When I >then open the rounded .png file in Meshcam (the software I am using >for the next step in my process) it is displayed with the square >again. It is the application displaying the png that is to blame. Some will 'honour' the transparency mask, others not. example screenshot: left to right Top -Browsers: Firefox **not** - Slimjet browser does Bottom - viewers: viewer1 does - viewer2 **not**. That does not mean that the end result will not be ok. In your case, you will only really know when you etch something. Since your application is for CNC why not 1. Same steps then export as a .bmp file. The Meshcam web page says bmp is ok and bmp supports transparency. (although you might have to try the compatibility option in the bmp export dialog) 2. There is a Meshcam forum, ask the question there. Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/624/original/compare.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Converting an image from square to round question
>I have attached an image of a dog I would like to use for a project. >The picture is square and I wanted it to be round. I used the tools in >Gimp 2 to get the round shape I need but there is still the white >square visible. > >When I paste this image into my project, it shows the white square >background. I need to get rid of the white square background and keep >the circle and everything in it. > >How do I make that happen? >Thank you in advance for your help >Bill An image will always be rectangular but certain formats will permit transparency. Jpeg is **not** one of those. Very little change to your procedures. Open Image, Add an Alpha Channel for transparency, Layers menu -> Transparency -> Add Alpha Channel. Make your Elliptical selection, Invert it, Cut it. The transparent bits are depicted as a checker pattern. Kill the selection. Selection -> None Now the important bit. Export your image as a png. File -> Export As Give the file a name **including** the .png suffix. Just keep the default settings. Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/623/original/aspng.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Making large prints
>Hello folks, just got the latest version 2.8. >I have done this before ,but i seem to have forgotten how to make one >large print out of four 8 by 11 sheets. >I already have a picture that i want to enlarge to about 16 by 20. >Can someone assist me in that area. >i want to splice together 4 sheets to make one big pic. >Thx...RobertC This one http://www.gimpusers.com/forums/gimp-user/19689-making-large-prints -- 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
[Gimp-user] Transparent background on flattened images?
...snip... >My question: Is there a straightforward way to get a transparent >background on a flattened image? Not exactly what you request in the next bit > >The top portion of the book cover I'm generating features two separate >images, a girl and a guy, brought together to give the illusion >they're with each other in the same setting. I want to set a third >image (a blueprint vector) behind them, then reduce the opacity on the >first two layers so the blueprint lines show faintly through. ..snip.. >Or . . . is there another a method for joining two images together so >their opacity can be adjusted without one image showing through the >other? That would solve the problem, too. > Always better if you can show screenshots with the layers dialogue, otherwise it is all a bit of a guess. Anyway, without spending too much time on it, you might have something this screenshot http://i.imgur.com/YoeXAON.jpg a front character layer, a back character layer - with layer masks and a blueprint background. Turn off the visibility of all layers (background) leaving the character layers and create a new layer from those. Layer menu -> New from visible. http://i.imgur.com/CYEykne.jpg Then turn the visibility of the characters layers **off**, visibility of the background **on**, and adjust the opacity of the 'new from visible' http://i.imgur.com/5Ew0KIn.jpg 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
[Gimp-user] Unable to open saved psd files
>Am 23.06.2017 um 08:40 schrieb Stedders: >Downloaded this file, imported it into GIMP 2.8.22, exported to PSD, >and >encountered no problems when importing this again. > >As you modified the file before exporting, this test is likely not >representative - can you describe the perspective transform you've >applied? No problems here either, however ...did you look at the size of the file produced by Gimp and wonder why it is so large. Gimp creates the psd file with two identical layers. Imagemagick identify gives IMG_0064.psd[0] PSD 3888x2592 3888x2592+0+0 8-bit DirectClass 55.44MB 0.690u 0:00.690 IMG_0064.psd[1] PSD 3888x2592 3888x2592+0+0 8-bit DirectClass 55.44MB 0.660u 0:00.660 -- 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
[Gimp-user] Gimp 2.9.5 rechecking files every time when I launch it
>Could you test it in Win10 1703 CU ? > >I don't remember any problem before last big windows update Sorry, I run Linux and only have a very basic Win10 (not updated) as a virtual machine. -- 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
[Gimp-user] invert not working
>Thanks for answering, Rich. I very much realize I have much to learn >to use Gimp. I have used Photoshop a bit, by getting the free trial a >couple of times. Inverts basic meaning, to turn in, is actually very >similar to flip, the movement can be horizontal or vertical, e.g. to >invert a series of numbers is to put them in the opposite order. If >there had been any visual difference when I applied invert, I would >have seen I needed something else (why it seems to do nothing still >puzzles me). I do indeed mean to mirror the image. I looked up flip, >saw the next step to take and had success, thanks. > >The image I want to extend the background on is complicated — a >blacksmith in front of a large forge. For the image to work, the fire >needs to stay the size it is, while extending everything else. This >would enable type to be more easily read — around the fire, instead >of across it. It looked do-able using LqR. Thanks for a possible other >source. I gathered there is another, more complicated way to >accomplish the feat but LqR appeared pretty simple to use for this. With a small image (credits on the image) plucked from the internet flipping an image is straightforward see: http://i.imgur.com/q1NHxFx.jpg 1. Use the flip tool 2. Make sure you are on the active layer with **No** active selection. 3. Need to be on the layer mode and select either Horizontal or vertical 4. Probably the bit you are missing, click on the canvas to implement. gives this http://i.imgur.com/sB48eLV.jpg Just a caveat, I use linux so I cannot demo anything 'Mac' However I can do a little research and the McGimp 2.8.14 from www.partha.com does include many extras including the liquid-rescale plugin. Worth trying because it also includes other scripts and plugins such as heal-selection. In my linux Gimp using liquid rescale might go something like this http://i.imgur.com/th7NuUv.jpg giving this http://i.imgur.com/qC2Qr3T.jpg It all depends on the image and the amount of re-sizing. For small-ish amounts, sometimes possible to re-size the canvas, copy and paste a strip back in and a bit touching up. quick try: http://i.imgur.com/8g5qbzz.jpg Again, no hard and fast rules, all depends on the image/requirements. 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
[Gimp-user] invert not working
>New to Gimp. I have 2.8.22. I have two projects. 1. I simply want to >invert a photo. You need to define 'invert' I think of inverting the colours, but you might mean rotating 180 degrees or 'flipping' ie mirroring the image, all different tools. >2. I wanted to try Liquid rescale to extend a background. As I'm using >OS X, Wikidots says it should be already in my layer menu — it's not. For OSX (not the best of operating systems for Gimp) it depends on the Gimp package you installed. Liquid Rescale is normally a separate plugin, that you might compile/install yourself. I think the OSX version from www.partha.com might include it. The are various ways of 'extending' a background. It all depends on the image. Plain colour background? Very complicated background? Lots of colours? Greyscale image? You need to give details of the 'photo' >Closing gimp, opening and trying again for either — no effect. It is not Gimp, it is user inexperience. Gimp is a complicated application with a steep learning curve. You are not going to become an expert overnight. -- 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
[Gimp-user] Gimp 2.9.5 rechecking files every time when I launch it
>Thank you for answer rich2005, but 2.8 I install after I notice that >2.9.5 issue, and yeah, I already tried to clean my Roaming folder > >maybe it is about rights? some program without general access can't >write what it want to write =) but Run from administrator - doesn't >help Difficult to give advice at a distance. It could be some other application - AV etc is the problem. Nothing reported recently on that front. I would be tempted to go back to square one. Remove everything, including the Gimp profiles for both Gimp 2.8 and 2.95 Which Gimp 2.9.5 are you using - The Partha version? Install that first. All I can say is, once installed it starts quickly in a basic Win7 VM. -- 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
[Gimp-user] Gimp 2.9.5 rechecking files every time when I launch it
>Causing incredible long loading time, 2.8 works fine and launching >almost immediately Best guess: Gimp 2.9.5 will migrate the Gimp 2.8.x resources from the Gimp 2.8 profile to the Gimp 2.9.5 profile. The Windows Gimp 2.9.5 profile is well and truly hidden from regular Win users. Go to C:\Users\your-name\AppData\Roaming\GIMP\2.9\... which has sub-folders for resources + Gimp configuration files. see: example attachment, brushes migrated from Gimp 2.8 Probably some plugins / scripts / fonts in there that do not agree with Gimp 2.9.5 Start with a clean sheet. 1. Delete the Gimp 2.9.5 profile folder C:\Users\your-name\AppData\Roaming\GIMP\2.9\ 2. Temporarily rename your Gimp 2.8 profile C:\Users\your-name\.gimp-2.8 to disable it and prevent migration. say C:\Users\your-name\.gimp-2.8-bak 3. Start Gimp 2.9.5 to create a new basic Gimp profile. 4. Rename your 2.8 profile back to original name. Does it make any difference? Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/618/original/migrate.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] My Crop and Selection stuff isn't working
>Okay, so my system specs are: >OS: Linux Mint 17 >Version: Gimp 2.8.16 >GPU: EVGA GTX 770 4GB Classified >CPU(s): (2x) Xeon 2.6 Ghz 8core Hyper Threaded (32 threads total) >RAM: (1x) Adata 1600Mhz 8GB Stick > >So not sure if that matters. The issue is, that I can't crop, or use >the selection tools... The layers are not locked. Pixels are not >locked. Layer is locked. It does not work, with or without everything >selected. The cursor doesn't say it's not working, it's just not. I do >have custom preferences, and I tried uninstalling it, and reinstalling >it, and it didn't fix the problem and it kept my preferences. I tried >resetting the preferences. Problem remained. I think I started to get >the problem when I tried to get my tablet to work with gimp, and I >played around with dynamics, but I don't recall. > >Thanks, >Joey Reinstalling Gimp is a Windows solution, usually pointless. It is most likely a problem in your Gimp profile ~./gimp-2.8 Rename that to disable it, say, ~./gimp-bak Start Gimp to make a new default profile. It is a bit strange, position and size are 0,0 and 0,0 Did you try setting a size manually, just as a test? Also do not discount a hardware problem, a duff mouse recently the cause of the crop tool behaving strangely, reported on another forum. -- 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
[Gimp-user] Installing GIMP plugins on a Widows 7 Machine
>I have installed give the 2.8.2 portable onto a machine running >Windows 7 professional. > >I have installed gimp onto a memory stick so that I can move it from >machine to machine as required. > >The base installation works fine and I have no difficulties with that >part of it. However when I tried to install plug-ins, I can't get them >to work no matter where I install them. > >I have installed them in the location specified by the plug-in >preferences No you did not. > >c:\users\username\gimp portable\GIMPPortable\data\.gimp\plug-ins >and >c:\users\username\gimp >portable\GIMPPortable\App\gimp\\lib\gimp\2.0\plug-ins Wrong place, needs to be on the memory stick > >I have also copied them to in various obscure folders on the memory >stick we gimp is installed eg Gimp >Portable\GIMPPORTABLE\data\\.gimp\.geg-0.0\plug-ins based on >instructions in online posts > Who told you to do that? Bad information. >Do I have to do something in addition to copying them to the correct >folder? > No, with a caveat regarding compiled plug-ins. - Is the version, Gimp 2.8.20 rather than 2.8.2? If it is 2.8.2 I recommend dumping that and getting the latest, which is Gimp 2.8.22 Determine the location of the default scripts / plug-ins folders in the Gimp Preferences dialogue. In Gimp Edit -> Preferences -> Folders then the scripts or plug-ins entries. The plugins entry is shown in the attached screenshot. On your ***memory stick*** in the gimp installation, ***make two new folders*** GIMPPortable\Data\.gimp\plug-ins (note the '-') and GIMPPortable\Data\.gimp\scripts. The obvious: scripts - something.scm go in scripts see: attached screenshot. For plugins: something.py go in plug-ins For compiled plugins, something.exe / something.dll go in the same place but make sure you use **32 bit compiled** plugins. This portable Gimp is a 32 bit Windows application. Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/614/original/locate.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/615/original/installed.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Scaling an image down without ruining the text
>Hi, > >I have an image that is currently 2590 x 344. It is a footer image to >be used in auto generated letters for a bespoke CRM system that is >currently being developed. The required dimensions for the image are >790 x 115. > >Unfortunately, when I scale the image down to these dimensions, the >text included on the image degrades and becomes completely unreadable. >The entire image also loses quality which isn't really acceptable, I >need it to retain the quality and the text to remain legible when >scaling the image down. > >Hope someone can help me out! Gimp is a raster editor (bitmap) editor any scaling up or down degrades the image. Scaling down will 'throw' pixels away. What might be possible and depending on the complexity of the image, is remove somehow, usually 'clone-out' the text leaving the background and re-make the text in the smaller image. There is a practical limit on this, I would say anything smaller than 20 pt (that is point not pixels) in the original is too small. 20 pt in the larger image roughly equates to 8 pt in the smaller size. notes: 2590x344 uniformly scales to 790x105 not 790x115 Avoid exporting in jpeg format, that introduces artefacts around small text, try png. What is the size of the printed letter? 790 pix is about 1/3rd the width of a regular Gimp 300 ppi US letter template. 790 pix width for a footer seems small to me. Could you re-work your image in vector SVG format? Will that be acceptable to your software? It might scale in the printed document better than a raster image. Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/612/original/2590x344.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/613/original/790x115.png -- 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
[Gimp-user] Cannot install program
>I downloaded the latest version of GIMP on my Windows 7 64-bit >machine. When I try to install it, a box pops up which says "Error - >This program requires Windows Service pack 3 or later. As far as my >computer is concerned, I am completely updated in terms of updates. I >have also looked for a Service Pack 3 for Windows 7 and cannot find >one. > >Hope that someone can explain what I am doing wrong. The SP3 requirement was for M$ WindowsXP Check your computer using Control Panel -> System & Security -> See the name of this computer Which should get you an information panel as the attached screenshot. My advice, Make sure you get the Gimp installation file from www.gimp.org Do not try and install using any of the Windows 'legacy' options, just run the installer, just use the default settings for locations etc. A short video on installation, uses Win10 but Win7 is exactly the same. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klV_1PslFG4 Of course you might have already done all that, in which case give details of your exact installation and computer. Maybe someone can help. Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/611/original/win7.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] New User
>I have just downloaded Gimp on Windows 10, 64 bit, I then installed >it. >However, now I cannot find the link/button to start the program. There >is nothing on my desktop or in the taskbar. >I had even tried looking in the gimp folder on the C:\ drive, but to >no avail. Nothing there which looks like it would execute the program. >Please help. Where did you get the Gimp installation file? Anywhere other than www.gimp.org is leaving yourself open to malware. If you do not use the customize option when installing Gimp then you do not get a desktop shortcut, but you should get a menu entry. Providing it is there, for a 64 bit installation look for: C:\Program Files\GIMP 2\bin\gimp-2.8.exe see the attached screenshot How an installation should go, a 3 minute video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klV_1PslFG4 Some more about installing/ setting up Gimp, all Windows 10 http://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Gimp-Installation?pid=202#pid202 Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/608/original/whereisit.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Gimp: My illustration tool
snip... >Just downloaded that list of shortcuts... will be very useful... Just for info. That list of shortcuts is generally OK but it is for Gimp 2.6 and has not been updated to include changes. example 'shrink-wrap' ctrl-E is now ctrl-J The best list I know is this one: http://clownfishcafe.blogspot.co.uk/p/gimp-28-shortcuts.html -- 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
[Gimp-user] Painting on transparency
>Hi, > >I seem not to be allowed to paint over transparencies. >I tried to lock/unlock transparency but theres no effect. I am able to >paint over pixels either in lock or unlock mode, but I can only paint >over transparencies when they're not locked. > >Your help is appreciated, thanks! > >Gimp 2.8.22 in windows 10 pro 64 bits. You have the pixel lock on, which prevents painting on that layer. The **alpha lock** prevents painting on the alpha channel but there is no function to **only** paint on the transparent area but not the opaque (white) area. If you want to paint in that transparent area then a couple of ways Draw a selection constraining to the required area. or Make a new transparent layer under the base layer and paint on that. 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
[Gimp-user] 3D Text to infinity
>Hello Rich, > >Your example picture looks perfect! Did you work from a tutorial to >accomplish that, and if so do you have the URL? > >If not, would you mind outlining the steps you used? Im about to >search for both the softwares you suggested. Failing of mine, I never save anything. ArtOfIllusion is a java application, so you do need java installed if using Windows. Which is why I mentioned Blender, there is a large community of Blender users who might help. Briefly Make some text with a large thickness. http://i.imgur.com/Anz1eZO.jpg Move / Rotate the object and camera to get a suitable camera view. http://i.imgur.com/OetUlkL.jpg Throw in some more lights, maybe add a texture although can be left grey and coloured in in Gimp: http://i.imgur.com/IwdXmcV.jpg Render as a single image with a transparent background http://i.imgur.com/6pWpFNe.jpg Minute 30 secs to render at that size, save as a png. Ready to open in Gimp and finish off. http://i.imgur.com/M4t9RpS.jpg Not easy for a beginner, only something I drag out when all else fails. -- 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
[Gimp-user] 3D Text to infinity
>Different technique: http://gimpchat.com/viewtopic.php?f=23=11318 That is all very well for short extrusions, Use Gimp or Inkscape to interpolate two similar sized paths. Inkscape is marginally easier. However, for a long extrusion vanishing to infinity, the extrusions for each character very quickly merge into one. Without spending too much time on it a ray-tracing application might give a result. This making the extrusion in ArtOfIllusion (AOI) and finishing off in Gimp. Blender might be a better bet than (AOI). Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/602/original/extrude.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] 3D Text to infinity
>Hello, > >Im trying to create a 3D text that appears to go off into the distance >into infinity. I followed this tutorial at youtube: ...snip... >and tried to create a vanishing point at the bottom left of canvas. >What I got wasnt at all what I hoped for. Please see attachment image. More than one way to get that effect, but this one is relatively straight forward. Using an old script pathblend http://registry.gimp.org/node/26195 The examples there are long gone, so download the script put it in your Gimp profile C:\Users\your-name\.gimp-2.8\scripts (assuming a Windows user). Find it in the Filters -> Render menu. How to use it. A quick video demo https://youtu.be/uQ-WKaFJk2I 4 and a half mins. Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/601/original/texteffect.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] 3D Text to infinity
>a true 3D text with defined thickness, stretching to seeming >infinity (all the way to a dot) off on any angle that I choose, not >simply straight vertical down. Guilty of not reading your post correctly - sorry. So you can forget my previous post. The problem is even when the text is well spaced out, the rays merge into each other, the more off vertical, the less the differentiation between letters. That is probably what you have encountered. Probably a vector graphics application might be best but at the moment lack of success. -- 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
[Gimp-user] Help with Cropping
@SayCheeze >another frustrated new user here on this whole cropping thing. > >in photoshop i throw in 8x10 @ 200, use the crop tool, and what do >you know. I get a 8x10 crop @ 200 > >what's the deal with gimp? I mean what am I missing here...? Do not expect Gimp to work the same way as PS. The Gimp crop tool fixed size options work in pixels. If you want 200 ppi set the size to 1600 x 2000 pix. Otherwise use the print size dialogue. >I watched the vid. first off he changes the ruler sizing to inches >with some feature below, which I don't have. then he goes into print >size? Believe me you do have that feature, not my fault if you can not be bothered to find out how Gimp works. >I can't afford to do all these steps on hundreds of images for a >catalog. Then go back and use what you are comfortable with. >is there anyway, I can place YxZ and get an 8x10, or 11x14 without >jumping through hoops? The only hoops are in your mind. @meathie >I sympathize with you SayCheeze, I have not found the solution to the >issue as yet. However stay posted you never know what we may find ;-) You still have not given the image dimensions in pixels yet. Not difficult. It is at the **top of the image window** >From your posts, best guess is still you have opened a thumbnail instead of the full image. Can happen with Canon .CR files. especially if they are corrupted somehow. But...I am sure someone will come up with better solutions for both of you. Best of luck. Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/591/original/photoshop-user.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Using the Gradient tool
>Well, I haven't touched GIMP in a week or so, I wanted to try out >the gradient tool again foreground to transparent, and I can't >remember how to do it. I can find the tool, but not foreground to >transparent... > >Help please... Pretty please... Oh dear It is in the gradient tool options. Default is FG to BG click in the icon as screenshot and you get a drop down list of available gradients. Choose the FG to transparent. Note little 2 way arrow to swap direction. Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/590/original/fg2trans.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Help with Cropping
>The image was taken with a Cannon 7D DSLR so I find it hard to understand why >the image is so small that I can not crop it to an 8*10 . That camera has a 18MP sensor and should produce images around the 5000 x 3600 pixel mark. Of course you can set a camera up to take much smaller sizes but my guess is you have got a built-in thumbnail rather than the actual image. What format is the image, jpeg or RAW (.CRW .CR2)? If the image format is RAW then use the Canon software that comes with the camera to convert it for editing. There are plugins for Gimp that handle RAW images but the camera makers software will be best. >Upon further investigation (changing the ruler measurement to inches) it appears >that the size of the file is less than an inch in each direction. The attached screenshot is my 18MP lumix. The important bit is the size in pixels at the top. Then go into Image -> Print Size and see what it says there. Come back and give the equivalent values of your image. >All I want to do is produce a photo that will fit into an 8*10 frame...one >frustrated user ;-) I could write a 1000 words on this but I am not going to. This little video shows it all in 4 minutes. https://youtu.be/UuvsAT9rQ08 rich: www.gimp-forum.net Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/588/original/print_size.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Help with Cropping
edit: >I am selecting the rough area that I want. I am then putting the >dimension into the size variables and then GIMP changes the values. > That is why I suggested setting the origin to 0 , 0 If the extent of the crop area is outside the canvas, then the crop size value is adjusted accordingly. -- 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
[Gimp-user] Help with Cropping
>Hi I would love some help with this one please. > >I am trying to do a simple crop to 8*10 in GIMP I have attached a >graphic of the settings > >Fixed is unchecked >Size set to inches > >I am selecting the rough area that I want. I am then putting the >dimension into the size variables and then GIMP changes the values. > >I would love so help on this please it is driving me nuts! Remember that Gimp is a raster editor and works internally with pixels and not real-world units. However, you are using inches. In the crop tool options Ignore the fixed option, that works with pixels. Make a crop area on the canvas, anywhere, any size. 1. Position; set the values to 0 , 0 Click in the little box and you can edit these values. 2. Size: Set the units to inches in the drop down box 3. Size: Set the Size to 8 and 10. The crop adjusts as screenshot 1. 4. With the crop tool still active, click in the canvas and move the crop area as required. screenshot 2 rich: www.gimp-forum.net Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/585/original/01.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/586/original/02.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Selection tool lines
>I'm trying to make a selected region darker. To do this I'm trying to >cut a piece of the photo out to a new layer and change the colour mask >of that layer, but when I try to cut it out, it leaves this white line >in the photo where it cut. Any ideas how I can avoid this? The clue is in your post, you are **cutting** then pasting over in a new layer. This leaves a legacy of anti-aliased (semi transparent pixels) see for the cut http://i.imgur.com/9DLb9dM.jpg see for the paste http://i.imgur.com/ub92l3m.jpg One solution is to turn off anti-aliasing **before** making the selection, which while giving an 'invisible' join http://i.imgur.com/XKPxRL3.jpg Makes a horrible jaggy border when the selection is color adjusted. http://i.imgur.com/9jsG4CM.jpg A better way is keep anti-aliasing **on** then COPY **not cut** then paste. That will give a better border when color adjusted. http://i.imgur.com/Mb6ul1x.jpg 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
[Gimp-user] Set default Save As folder?
>This is confusing. Firstly, where and what is the file chooser? >Secondly what parent directory and what left pane? > >Half explained information isn't really of much use. That is the Gimp File -> Open dialog. Bottom left are + & - icons for adding / removing folder locations. see: example 1 Then when added, click to go straight to the folder see: example 2 Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/575/original/01.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/576/original/02.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Using the Gradient tool
>I'm locked into Photoshop until I can figure out how to use the >gradient tool. I shoot catalog work, and I want to use GIMP and the >Linux platform. However PS has me locked into the windows world. > >I shoot everything on a white background. Sometimes it's not as white >as I want, and I need to tweak the corners. In PS I use the gradient >tool, in the fashion of ForeGround [white] to transparent at around >75% opacity. > >I allows me to add a bit of white in the corners by dragging from the >outside of the image to just inside it. > >How can this be done efficiently using GIMP. Minimal steps required >is a bonus. > >Thank you I think you should go for the development version of Gimp currently 2.9.5 Easiest way for that in linux is Ubuntu (or derivative such as Mint) where Gimp 2.9.5 can be installed via a ppa see: https://launchpad.net/~otto-kesselgulasch/+archive/ubuntu/gimp-edge The advantage is most of the tools are previewed on the canvas in use. So for the gradient tool, using transparent to white, radial mode and a suitable offset you can check if any vignette remains before committing the gradient. example: http://i.imgur.com/VzDd7cS.jpg isolated half with a selection for comparison purpose. Still using Windows? try www.partha.com -- 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
[Gimp-user] Changing brush size does not work
>I can't change brush size in GIMP. I've been working on this simple >task all morning. >I've downloaded and installed the most recent stable version of GIMP >(2.8.22). >I've created a new brush so that I can edit it. >Changing the radius of the brush does nothing (see attached image). >I'm about to throw my computer out the window. >Please, help, help, help! That is not the way it works. The brush designer does what it says, designs a parametric (.vbr) brush, which is a bit like a vector, the brush is a text file description of properties. Each brush has a 'natural' size, which you can reset in Gimp 2.8.22 using the little yellow arrow in the Brush tool options. see: small-brush Exactly the same brush can use the size slider to resize to the new size ( 2x the radius) so for a 725 radius use 1450. see: large-brush You could save both of your brushes radius = 55 and radius = 725 as separate .vbr files and use the little yellow arrow to set the size, but it is a bit pointless when one will do. rich: www.gimp-forum.net Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/573/original/small-brush.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/574/original/large-brush.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] ANNOUNCE: GIMP 2.8.22 released
>Is it necessary to uninstall 2.8.20 in Windows 10 before installing >2.8.22? No. Points to remember. Whether you uninstall Gimp before installing a new version or not, your Gimp profile C:\Users\.gimp-2.8 remains. Sometimes, very infrequently, existing settings can conflict with the new version. In that case, disable the existing Gimp profile by re-naming it, and start Gimp to create a new default Gimp profile. -- 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
[Gimp-user] Gimp manual
>I read it on the docs page at Gimp.org >See attached. >Thanks for your prompt reply Anyway, you did not read far enough [img]http://i.imgur.com/JjIaNVI.jpg[/img] Nice one, but you have to remember the UNIX/now linux origins of GIMP where a package - GIMP - will install specified dependencies which could include the HELP packages. Not the case with Windows. To include HELP with all the languages, the Gimp Windows installer would be, I don't know, maybe 100 MB larger. Not worth it. What you do get is a built-in help browser plugin that can access the HELP files when installed. -- 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
[Gimp-user] Gimp manual
>I read on Gimp.org that the english user manual is built in. But when >I click help, I get a message that the user manual is not installed. >Whaere can I get a copy of the user manual for 2.8.20? Who told you that? It has to be installed separately Ok, You are using Windows, and in the USA If you go to here: https://www.gimp.org/downloads/ and click on the Microsoft Windows link in: Show downloads for GNU/Linux | OS X | Microsoft Windows | All Gives you this https://download.gimp.org/mirror/pub/gimp/help/windows/2.8/2.8.2/gimp-help-2-2.8.2-en-setup.exe Download, run, it will find your Gimp installation and install help -- 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
[Gimp-user] GIMP Linux GTK issue
>I am using GIMP 2.8.20 on Linux. I have installed several different >themes. However, when I switch to said themes, parts of the UI are >still this white color and some elements of the program just plain >break > >Anybody either know a fix or a workaround to this? > >I know GIMP uses GTK+2.0, I am running GTK+3.0 and GTK+2.0. I do not >know why this is still happening even with GTK+2.0 installed You probably have an older theme originally made for Windows. Gimp themes are not always interchangeable Win / Linux. If you want a Dark Theme for Gimp 2.8.20 try the ones here: https://github.com/draekko/gimp-cc-themes There are screenshots on the web page. Just tried the very dark in Kubuntu 16.04 / Gimp 2.8.20 and it works ok. Some parts will always be light - brush dialogue background for example. -- 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
[Gimp-user] White background instead of transparent
>Hi, here is what things look like from my end. Question, does this happen when the png file is re-opened in Gimp or Are you using a separate viewing application. Not all will 'honour' transparency. example: http://i.imgur.com/F4F8ry4.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] File size too large
>No, the site does not give any physical image size requirements like >width inches >or height inches. What do you suggest I change the print dpi to? >Thanks for your suggestion. As Steve Kinney pointed out you file is well below the threshold given, so you have to start looking for other reasons. Not a good service, if clear details of requirements are not given. That error message might just be a catch-all. You could try the attached, it is a small jpeg same as your image but the ppi is 250 and even if unpacked at the web-site end should be less than 500 kb. Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/562/original/Rev_Johns_Photo.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] File size too large
>I received an error message after uploading a photo for an event >calendar. It read >"The image file is too big! Maximum size: 500,000" > >I've tried reducing the pixels. I'm not sure what it's referring to. > >There is no CONTACT US section at this website to contact them to ask >this question. > >Thanks for your help. Links to explain the solution would be helpful. The image has a 'print' pixels-per-inch (dpi) of 350 which might be throwing things off. Does the site give any physical image size requirements? width inches x height inches? -- 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
[Gimp-user] Help with installing Local Help
>Do I follow the same procedure regardless of language version? It should not be necessary for other than 'English' english help files. If you installed Gimp for XYZ language and then installed the help files for XYZ laguage, the first thing you should check is in Edit -> Preferences -> Interface and see if your language is in the drop down list. see attachment: I only have various english variants showing. If it is not there then you might have to start messing with folder names but hopefully not. Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/557/original/lang.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Making large prints
>Hello Folks, Downloaded this program , and I think it is an excellent >program. >Never done much editing before, so im kinda lost. >Been reading through the manuals and cannot seem to find how to make >large prints. >Im wanting to make a print that is bigger than my printer can make. >knowing that , i know there is a way to print a large print and then >piece it together. >Im wanting to make a print that is the same size as my canvas that im >painting on. >I like to paint from photos, and i like my photos to be the same size >as my canvas >My canvas that im painting on is 20 by 16, so I like for my photos >that i paint from to be the same size. >My printer of course is not a 24 inch printer, it is just a all in one >Hp printer. And can only print *8.5 by 11.5. >I know that you can print several pieces of a photo and then piece it >together as one photo with tape or glue. >So i will print several different images of a photo and then piece it >together as one , to paint from.. > >Can someone help a fellow out? >Thx >RobertC There are a few ways you can do this. Your preferred size 16"x20" fits in quite well with US letter 8.5"x11" - gives 4 images with some margins. Make a new canvas 16"x20" @ 100 ppi This is assuming that you do not need high quality for your crib sheet. Use Image -> Guides -> New Guide (by percent) one Vertical 50% and repeat for one horizontal at 50% That should get something like this without the gray patch which is equivalent to a sheet of US Paper. screenshot: http://i.imgur.com/yThs1Hg.jpg Example gimp .xcf attached Using 20x16?You will need to rotate it 90 deg. Open your photo as a new layer: File -> Open As Layers Scale it up or down to fit: Layer -> Scale Layer screenshot: http://i.imgur.com/sJhL0su.jpg Once happy with the scaling use: Image -> Transform -> Guillotine This creates 4 new images cut along the guides. screenshot: http://i.imgur.com/JIHTIqh.jpg Printing in Windows from Gimp is often fraught with problems. This was linux which has a better interface. My advice export your 4 images (png or jpg) then open in some other application and print from there. Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/544/original/16x20-100ppi.xcf -- 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
[Gimp-user] Trying to sharpen an image
>Thank you but I've never used GIMP. Is there a tutorial or a >walk-through of sorts showing how to do this? Well, the tutorial is; 1. File menu -> Open Image 2. Filters menu -> click on Enhance -> click on Sharpen 3. Move the Sharpness slider in the Sharpen dialogue to a suitable value. (maybe 60 for your image) 4. Click on ok. 5. File menu -> click on Export Use new name to preserve the existing file in case you ever need it again. As a beginner why not use the Gimp documents, for example: https://docs.gimp.org/en/plug-in-sharpen.html -- 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
[Gimp-user] Trying to sharpen an image
>I'm trying a quick way, hopefully, to sharpen a png file I have. Is >there a tutorial on how to do this? > >It's an image of a collectible card game but the image is a little >blurry. > >If it's overly complicated to do this in GIMP can someone be so kind >as to offer any other suggestions on how I can sharpen my image? > >I've attached the file in question > >Thank you Gimp comes with tools for sharpening images. Look in Filters -> Enhance -> sharpen (and unsharp mask) For that little image try a plain, sharpen with a value of about 60 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
[Gimp-user] How to make an area of an image "blurry" or "erased"...?
>Hi folks, > >Graphics newbie here... > >I would like to make part of an image blurry or unreadable. I have >photos of an automobile and I would like to blur the license plate >prior to posting online. > >I wasn't sure of the proper terminology so my searches didn't yield >anything obvious to me. > >Can I create a layer first? Then do I make a rectangular selection >and do something to that selection? > >Any guidance is welcome...! > >Many thanks in advance. The main thing is work with copies so that the original images are not damaged. Going onto the web - so jpeg or png format. Then why use layers? examples: http://i.imgur.com/Uxrlg0Q.jpg All sorts of ways, quickest is use the smudge tool and a suitable size brush (1) Want it tidier? A couple of suggestions. Make a selection and blur; Filters -> Blur -> Gaussian blur (2) or Make a selection and pixelise Filters -> Blur -> Pixelise (3) 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
[Gimp-user] Need help on terminology
>I'm working with a graphic designer and having a hard time explaining >what I want. This attached image is of Aaron Rogers. I want another >player colorized the way he is. How to I explain that to them, or how >do I do it on GIMP? Probably something as simple as 'Cartoonised' and might have started life as a relatively small image which has degraded when scaled up. The other one to ask about is 'Dave Hill' which gives a very stylised effect. FWIW a couple of comparisons. http://i.imgur.com/JYCf36b.jpg 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
[Gimp-user] Just want to make a SIMPLE GIF
>Sounds awesome! Thanks for taking time to reply. Will try when I am at >computer Thinking about it, bound to run into problems. Extracting a range. You can create all the frames then open the range of images in gimp. A better way is chop the video using something like Avidemux and then applying FFMPEG up to you. A quick video on using FFMPEG in Windows https://youtu.be/PXxECG_6YvA -- 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
[Gimp-user] Just want to make a SIMPLE GIF
>Yes. I know. I'm using GAP plugins to and I get the video option and >I'm trying to extract video range which turns it into layers. But when >I open my video files they all say unknown file type. Even tho I'm >pretty dire all I'm using are very common AVI and mp4 video files are just wrappers for a particular video codec. AVI can be anything from uncompressed video thro' lossless huffy compression to motion-jpeg to modern x261/x265 codecs. A search will bring up any number of examples of GAP failing to open a video. What can you do for a video that GAP will not unpack? One way is install ImageMagick (IM), https://www.imagemagick.org which comes with a reasonably recent version of ffmpeg. It is command line and after installing IM navigate to the folder with your video and use a command. ffmpeg -i inputfile.avi -f image2 imagename-%07d.png In windows it might look like this in a folder with a single video file. http://i.imgur.com/1HtXyAi.jpg Running ffmpeg brings up a lot, but it is mostly information. http://i.imgur.com/r610mof.jpg On completion, back to the folder with the video file, now each frame is a numbered png file ready to open-as-layers in Gimp http://i.imgur.com/24cyJ0M.jpg 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
[Gimp-user] how to change image resolution without effecting scale within the image itself using gimp as in retaining the roundness of the moon
>This is a mailing list. > >A third party has decided to expose it as a forum. That is why I generally only reply to posts that are obviously from people who signed up for the forum. Made an exception for exalted member of Gimp community. Perhaps it would be better if the mailing list completely blocked the redirect (if possible) Failing that stop, mailing list participants replying to posts made by forum members. I gave up on mailing lists back in early 90's Waste of time once M$ came up with Outlook and users gave up on properly formatted replies. I am sure you know this one and it does not apply to you, but how many times do you see a 'thanks' followed by a page of scrambled posts. - A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text. Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing? A: Top-posting. Q: What is the most annoying thing in e-mail? -- 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
[Gimp-user] how to change image resolution without effecting scale within the image itself using gimp as in retaining the roundness of the moon
>Sounds complicated for my very basic knowledge. I do not know how to >'stack' or add a 'black layer' and the restpaint out with a fuzzy >brush or where to access the sharpen dialogue. > >I would really like to know how you got two images included with your >post; having a real problem understanding this forum's posting design. >Most forums have an edit button that allows for editing after the >post, and the fact that I cannot get more than one image included with >my post is really irksome. Then there is the captcha malarky at the >end of it all; even more irksome. Yes, the mailing list format is terrible for a forum. You see the difference in user names, Blue is using this forum. White is via a mailing list. Half the time post are not seen by one side or the other. Then no posting etiquette, top posting, no editing rules. There was a typo that I was unable to correct, 'black layer' should have read 'black layer mask'. You will get to layer masks one day. How to add more than one image. Add a title Choose the file Click on Add attachment repeat the process See screenshot Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/530/original/stack.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Displace filter question
>I posted a similar question before but I think I gave too much detail >and it wasnt clear. When I choose displace under map not all the >layers show up. The one under Generic is no longer there, even if I >download the previous version instead of 2.8.20. If I do a search for >*generic in Gimp2 under Programs I get a small list of files, but I >dont know how to copy them here. However, there is one that just says >Image file, 2 under share/gimp/2.0/dynamic/basic, and several in >python. Not sure if that helps. Sorry, I can use almost any program >with some instruction, and I can generally follow directions, but I >dont know anything about programming or writing code. Thanks for your >help. Let me know if there is anything else you need to know or that I >need to look for. I suspect nobody understands the question. All a bit of a guess from your description. 1. The only default filters in Filters -> Generic are Convolution Matrix, Dilate and Erode. Anything else you install yourself. 2. Filters -> Map -> Displace uses maximum 3 layers/images. The displacement maps can be layers or another image. You need to open those in the dialogue yourself. You can have the same map for both X and Y screenshot: http://i.imgur.com/cInTD6K.jpg 3. If you had a displace filter in Filters -> Generic, It was possibly the old MathMap plugin. screenshot: http://i.imgur.com/3Huh4hx.jpg 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
[Gimp-user] Install plugins for Arch Linux
>Hi Guys, > >I've just started to learn GIMP, and the course I use tried to install >3 plugins, 1 found it as a package the other 2 I couldn't. > >Does anyone know how to install plugins like layer Layer via Copy/Cut: >http://registry.gimp.org/node/26396 in Arch Linux? > >To be specific, I can't find where the right plugins folder is? > >Thanks for help. How much do you know about linux? When it comes to Gimp, the first time you run Gimp, it creates a user profile in your home partition/directory a ***hidden*** folder ./gimp-2.8 You will need to enable "show hidden files" in your file manager. Look for a view menu setting or ask on the Arch forum. In there are folders for your own plug-ins, scripts, brushes etc. Anything you might want to add. Back to layer-via-copy-cut The link you have is out of date and broken. Use this one: http://slybug.deviantart.com/art/Layer-via-Copy-Cut-305728401 At the top right is a download button That gets you an archive (a zip file) layer_via_copy_cut_by_slybug-d520tjl.zip Unzip that and copy or move the file: layer-via-copy-cut.py to your Gimp profile folder ~/.gimp-2.8/plug-ins (~ is linux shorthand for your home partition) Then you need to make that file executable, How you do this in Arch is up to you. Try your file manager and file properties. All being well, the menu entries are bottom of the Gimp Layer menu. -- 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
[Gimp-user] plug in for gimp in Ubuntu
>hi all > >Regarding "Batch Image Manipulation" - I would like to install this in >GIMP in Ubuntu 16.04. However, the only version I can find is for >windows - which I have installed successfully in widows.. Can anyone >help in finding a version for Linux? > >many thanks >John BIMP compiles relatively easily, however if you are using 64 bit Ubuntu, try the attached. but first, there is a dependency, libpcre3 - probably already installed but check/install anyway. In a terminal execute. sudo apt-get install libpcre3 It might already be there as the screenshot: http://i.imgur.com/VJofNo5.png If not continue and install. Unzip the attached bimp.zip Move the file bimp118x64 to your Gimp profile folder ~/.gimp-2.8/plug-ins It should already have permissions set, but check that it is still marked as executable. Find it in the File menu, check the BIMP site for details of use, although if you have already used in Win there is no difference in linux. rich: www.gimp-forum.net Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/524/original/bimp.zip -- 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
[Gimp-user] New User Q - Insert Image X as Layer; then Move Outside Image X Original Border
Ahhtypo...hate this mailing list format > >Layer menu -> Layer to Boundary size. > Should be Layer menu -> Layer to Image Size 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
[Gimp-user] resizing canvas question
>I'm getting so frustrated with the lack of intuitive functioning of >this >program I'm just about ready to go back and pay for photoshop. >Arghhh >I have made a change in an image rotating part of it so that it now >extends >above the edge of the canvas. Resizing the canvas to layers does >nothing. I >had similar problems extending the canvas when I added an image from >another >file but nothing worked to fix that problem either. --snip-- Probably using the wrong tool or do not understand how the tool works or expecting click-n-wish to work Without greater details of the image you are using, all a bit of a guess but this is a demo of 1. Image menu -> Fit Canvas To Layers 2. Image menu -> Resize Canvas Either probably do the job, only 1 minute 30 seconds so no great epic. https://youtu.be/2fgJX7msSEc -- 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
[Gimp-user] 16-bit: Photivo and Gimp
>Hi, > >I have Gimp 2.8.16 (Ubuntu 16.04) and I'm trying to edit a 16-bit >image the following way: > >1 - Import DNG file into Photivo; >2 - Make adjustments >3 - Open the resulting image in Gimp >4 - Save tiff file > >When I edit the Gimp resulting tif file with mediainfo, it says it is >a 8-bit image. > >How can I edit and save 16-bit images. Gimp 2.8.x is 8 bit only. Wait for Gimp 2.10 or use the development version Gimp 2.9.x For 'buntu and derivatives this is easily installed using a PPA. see https://launchpad.net/~otto-kesselgulasch/+archive/ubuntu/gimp-edge Updates frequently but is quite stable and usable. This will replace the existing Gimp 2.8.16 installation. It is possible to run both if the 2.9 is a 'portable' application. There are a few around. Search for appimage. There is a 2.9.3 here that should work in most linux https://bintray.com/probono/AppImages/ and https://bintray.com/probono/AppImages/GIMP I keep an up-to-date 2.9.5 assembled in 'buntu 16.04 that should work in your installation. Nothing guaranteed though. see http://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Portable-Gimp-2-9-5-for-linux Used to be a fan of photivo, but development seems to have stalled in 2015. The gimp plugin stopped working for me. There are other tools, RawTherapapee for example. If you have photivo from the dhor/myway PPA it is there for installation. example in kubuntu 16.04 http://i.imgur.com/tbPx1QP.jpg (but using nUFRaW) 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
[Gimp-user] Brush icons and color picker are blue and difficult to see
>sudo uname -a >Linux odroid-jessie 3.10.104+ #1 SMP PREEMPT Tue Feb 21 14:20:54 CET >2017 armv7l GNU/Linux > >Gimp 2.8.14 > >Desktop is openbox with no theme. > >Besides the brushes the color picker and many menu items are blue too, >but mostly icons. Sorry, nothing in the ARM department I can use to see If I can reproduce the problem. Maybe others have some ideas. Best guess, one of the Gimp dependencies is broken. It is the sort of effect seen when transparency is not rendered correctly. Why not ask on a (the) odroid forum. 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
[Gimp-user] 16-bit: Photivo and Gimp
>Wow, great information, thanks! > >As for Photivo Gimp plugin you referred to, is it the code that allows >the "Send image to external editor" function? > >I'll give a try with RawTherapee, but Photivo, gave me the best >results out of the box, besides offering a ton of options if I want to >go further in post production... > >Once more, thanks for the great information It was the pt..something plugin in Photivio that gave problems, Quite a while since I last used it. But stick with Photivo, save as a 16 bit tiff, then open with Gimp 2.9.5 For RawTherapee, use this PPA to get the latest version 5 https://launchpad.net/~dhor/+archive/ubuntu/myway It is worth enabling anyway, lots of good stuff there. RawTherapee will send to Gimp but for a portable Gimp you will need to put the Gimp location in the RawTherapee preferences. example: http://i.imgur.com/yG4BjSY.jpg Truthfully, a bit over the top for me and my requirements. The place for information is https://discuss.pixls.us/ 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
[Gimp-user] Brush icons and color picker are blue and difficult to see
>I just installed linux with a fresh copy of gimp. The brush icons and >color picker among other things are dark blue here is a link that >shows the problem > >http://i.imgur.com/8ALjVRE.jpg > >How to fix it? Never seen anything like that before and I have run Gimp in several flavours of linux over many years. What version of linux? Which desktop environment? Which desktop theme? For good measure which version of Gimp? 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
[Gimp-user] can anybody help me to get rid of the white background of a layer?
>Thanks for the clear explanation. I have followed both your ways to >fix the issue. Actually it seems skipping creating a new layer from >visible also works, just unlock the lowest layer which I have no idea >when locked, and then merge till the last, then remove the alpha >channel, that seems to give the same result. > >Towards your second way, I have the following questions would be >really appreciated if you could help, > > >(1) wouldn't filling in the top layer with color overshadow the layers >beneath it? >(2) after merging layers into one, can I still operate on previous >layers? most likely not, if so then what's the purpose to create a new >layer from visible? I followed this concern to come up with my own >mentioned above. >(3) is removing alpha channel equivalent to filling the background >with white? > > >BTW, how do I see whether the pixel and alpha channel are unlocked? I >clicked on it, but no signs showing that they are unlocked although >indeed then I can erase and make modifications. The second way (1) (2) Yes, Losing the alpha-channel on the new-from-visible does hide the layers under it. The main reason for using it is non-destructive. The original layers will be there in case later editing is required. Remember to save your work in xcf format. All layers, masks, guides, text layers are saved. The new-from-visible layer can be hidden by toggling layer visibility - the little eye icon. (3) Removing the alpha channel will replace transparent pixels with the background colour, not necessarily white. Lock pixels/alpha icons state can be a little difficult to see when using Windows. That screenshot I put up is in linux. Look for a border after clicking the icon - see attachment Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/514/original/toggled.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] can anybody help me to get rid of the white background of a layer?
>I am a total newbie of using gimp. I tried to combine three plots into >a figure, but got the first plot having white background. Is there way >to remove the white background and then merge all the layers into one, >and then fill the background with white? Thanks, First an explanation as to why you will run into problems trying to adjust your 3 layers. The background layer has both alpha (transparency) and pixels locked. You might have done this to fix the layer location. That is not their purpose. Easy to click on the icons and unlock. see attachment Then you could apply Colors -> Color-to-Alpha to remove the white and put a new white layer at the very bottom of the stack. However the quickest way. With the top layer active Layer -> New Layer from visible to combine the 3 layers. With the background colour white. Layer -> Transparency -> Remove Alpha Channel see attachment. rich: www.gimp-forum.net Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/511/original/locked.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/512/original/4layers.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/513/original/cyclotron_mass_4layer.xcf -- 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
[Gimp-user] Latest video for cutting out background
>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
[Gimp-user] Move a portion of an image
>The first time I followed your procedure, I thought it worked exactly >like your video. Since then when I have repeated it, I am left with a >transparent area where the removed area of the letter used to be. (I >have just recently learned how to add a layer containing the >background color and flatten the layers, so this is not a problem.) >It appears that your procedure works exactly as in the video when the >image is from a .JPG file, but when the image is from a .XCF file it >leaves a transparent area. >Lloyd Best of luck with your project It is all to do with transparency - in Gimp the term is alpha channel. A jpg image does not support transparency so when you open a jpg in Gimp, on its own, there will be no alpha channel until you add one. Depends on your overall project but looks like somewhere you have added transparency. Assuming the logo has been cut out of some other image for use in your project. Going back a post & easier than the video Fuzzy select inside the E Grow the selection by a suitable amount to include the border, looks like it should about 6 to 8 pix Cut, kill the selection, paste in, move into position. It might look like the first attachment. You can remove the alpha channel Layer -> Transparency -> Remove alpha channel but there is no guarantee that the 'white' background in the image is 100% white. If it is 100% white just lose the alpha channel. Otherwise add a layer under the text and fill that layer with the colour picked FG color, which you have already know about. second attachment. -- Going back to general comments and many ways to achieve a result. Given the font er-kurier-1251-bold-italic is available for download. ( do a search ) The really easy way is: Enter the text. Adjust the spacing of the final E using the on-canvas text dialog. Use Text-to-Path. Stroke the path on a new layer to give the outline. rich: www.gimp-forum.net Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/507/original/with-alpha.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/508/original/with-layer.jpg -- 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
[Gimp-user] Move a portion of an image
I made hard work of that. You can cut a select operation out, by fuzzy select the inside of the E and grow by say 3 pixels. However a better way is to find the font used: er-kurier-1251-bold-italic Generate paths from the characters. Adjust the paths. Then you can Select -> Path to Selection and fill with any colour. As a vector, the path scales also to any size, large or small. All sorts of things you can do. Example attached. rich: www.gimp-forum.net Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/502/original/kxpe.xcf -- 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
[Gimp-user] Move a portion of an image
>Rich, >Thanks for the detailed reply. The grey area of the selected item was >left after I used cut to remove the figure that I wanted to move. >Your procedure using copy instead of cut works for me up to step 4, >but then I cannot find a way to remove the original figure that I have >copied. Paint and bucket fill have no affect, and when I move the >pointer to the image it shows a little circle with a backslash to >indicate that those functions are not allowed. 'fill whole selection' >is enabled. > >I am attaching two screen images. One shows the original image that >I need to change so the letter E will be evenly spaced with the rest >of the letters. (I am trying to create a logo for a community radio >station.) The other image shows the letter E after it has been copied >and I cannot find a way to remove it at the original location. Always better with an actual image to work on as there are several ways you can do this. Still using fuzzy select Select the outline - and grow by one or two pixels Change the select mode to addition - click in the middle to add the center of the letter. Cut the selection then de-select all Select -> None Paste the selection back in Edit -> Paste That gives a floating selection layer. Use the move tool, click in the canvas, use the keyboard arrow keys to move. When finished Anchor the floating layer. Layer -> Anchor layer. Hope you can watch that as a video. 1 minute 20 seconds, so do not blink https://youtu.be/TlnP2T1qmZ0 Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/501/original/move.jpg -- 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
