Filters: Rendering and Distorting

One post, two images.  These images came from two easier (but important) tutorials to help build my GIMP skills.  The first image was developed from http://gimp-tutorials.net/gimp_msnbc_effect. This tutorial uses the blend and free selection tool, and the render > clouds filter.  I also learned how to create a new, customized brush.



The second tutorial was developed from: http://www.color2alpha.com/?p=53. It uses the distort>wind filter, Alpha to Selection tool, Grow feature, and rotation skills. Both tutorials are great segways to future tutorials that will use a lot more features.  Next week I'll be attempting to complete a galaxy image.

Feel free to comment.

Brian

Graffiti

Edited an image by applying graffiti to it.  I used the following tutorials:

- http://gimp-tutorials.net/Graffiti-Tutorial

- http://dodisdodat.com/gimp-latest/162-gimp-how-to-apply-a-logo-to-a-textured-image.html?showall=1

The first tutorial teaches you how to layer text to create an outlined graffiti look.  By using Alpha selection, you can grow the text and fill in the growth on another layer to produce the outline.  Also, a dimpled gradient was used to add some black within the text.  The perspective tool helps modify the text to appear in the same angle as the wall.  A light and shadow > drop shadow filter was used to create the drop shadow. In the second tutorial, it shows how to add texture to the text through a Map > Bump Map filter.

This was my third image I edited.  The other two didn't really come out the way I wanted.  I'm sure there are ways I could improve on this but this will be accomplished in future tutorials.

Comments, feedback and suggestions are welcome.

Brian

Design Poster Using GIMP

Here is a poster I made while following a tutorial at:

http://puteraaladin.blogspot.com/2008/11/cool-typhography-design-in-gimp.html

I use GIMP mainly because it is a free piece of software that can easily be used in an educational setting. Being a future teacher, it's important to find useful (and free) software that students can use, and won't put a dent in your budget. I have had some experience with GIMP while completing a few courses for my technology diploma, but it's important to develop these skills through tutorials.

From this tutorial, I learned how to:
- download and import brushes and fonts into GIMP
- add texture by adding an additional image
- manipulating layers by changing its mode and opacity
- adding depth and changing the gradient of an image

The birds and tree in poser aren't actually drawn by hand. They are a brush that you download and import. I also used brushes to add detail in the corners of the poster.

Please post any comments or questions. Feedback is always welcome.

Brian