Like it says in the title. This explains the basics of layers in graphic programmes such as GIMP and Photoshop, or Paint Shop Pro, or Paint.NET to name a few. Layers for beginners.
How to use layers in GIMP.
In photoshop CS4 there’s something new called content aware scaling/ content aware resizing. There has been a plug-in around for GIMP for years now, I think, that does exactly the same. In this video I tell you where to get it and how to install it. And of course, like GIMP, this plug-in is totally free.
http://youtu.be/998rieTaZiU
Finally, the long awaited tutorial. I’m not sure if it’s that good, but I know I had quite a bit of trouble making it… iShowU kept crashing, so I had to record everything in 1 minute segments to be safe.
Resources:
Gimp Logo:
http://events.ccc.de/congress/2008/wiki/images/5/50/Wilber.png
Bevel and Emboss Plugin:
http://www.mediafire.com/?l2zmngqmrdx
You MUST download this plugin. Extract the .scm file to your Gimp scripts folder.
Template:
http://www.mediafire.com/?knimtmrmrmj
PLEASE NOTE!!!
NO REALLY – THIS IS INCREDIBLY INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT.
Your background must be under 256 kbs. Save it as a jpg at around 70-80% quality and you should be able to meet the standard.
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