The Gimp In Layers
On Mondays, in my open source software blog, 'Free As In Air', I describe how to use the Gimp, an open source image manipulation program to rival any high-end commercial (and therefore expensive) software.
Having looked at the basics of using the Gimp to edit photos, I have moved on to creating images by drawing and painting. It is often forgotten that most photo manipulation programs are also good at allowing you to draw or to splash electronic paint about. It's good fun and not just for those lucky few who are artistically gifted.
Today I'm beginning a look at that fundamental technique of using layers. This is very much a beginning day with an explanation of what layers are and a look at how to create them. If this sounds interesting then go over to my blog, read the post, and then bookmark the page.
A link to the blog is here.
Having looked at the basics of using the Gimp to edit photos, I have moved on to creating images by drawing and painting. It is often forgotten that most photo manipulation programs are also good at allowing you to draw or to splash electronic paint about. It's good fun and not just for those lucky few who are artistically gifted.
Today I'm beginning a look at that fundamental technique of using layers. This is very much a beginning day with an explanation of what layers are and a look at how to create them. If this sounds interesting then go over to my blog, read the post, and then bookmark the page.
A link to the blog is here.
