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==GIMP== | ==GIMP== | ||
Gimp is an open source raster graphics editor. While it cannot be used to create a vector, other programs that are available on _Space.URI computers such as CORELDraw and Inkscape are great alternatives if a vector is needed. | Gimp is an open source raster graphics editor. While it cannot be used to create a vector, other programs that are available on _Space.URI computers such as CORELDraw and Inkscape are great alternatives if a vector is needed. | ||
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==Learning to use GIMP== | ==Learning to use GIMP== | ||
GIMP has many tools, the main ones to know however when working to make a raster is: | GIMP has many tools, the main ones to know however when working to make a raster is: | ||
| − | *The tool bar | + | *The tool bar, the main features to use from it are '''Image''' and '''Tools'''. In the toolbox(Positioned on the right hand side) the main tool to use is '''Select'''. |
| − | * | + | **'''Select tool''': There are 4 types of selection tools '''Rectangular''', '''Elliptical''', '''Free''' and '''Fuzzy'''. |
| − | * | + | ***Rectangular(Dotted rectangle icon) is a normal selection type along the lines of using the select tool in something like Paint. |
| + | ***Elliptical(Dotted circle icon) is also like a normal selection type except for the fact that it selects in a circular shape rather than a rectangular shape. | ||
| + | ***Free Select Tool(Lasso icon) or otherwise known as a 'Lasso' select functions differently. The user sets an origin point on the image and then continue to put down points along the image until they return back to the origin point. Everything within the selected points will be selected, making this select tool the best for when you need precision. | ||
| + | ***Fuzzy(Wand Icon), the last selection tool functions more like a quick Free Select tool where you just click on where you want to select and it'll select based on blocks of color. It works the best with images that don't have too much anti aliasing and aren't blurry, as it may cause the Fuzzy tool to not select some sections of an image. | ||
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[[File:GimpRasterTest4.jpg|thumbnail|Border|right|Alignment|250 px|link=File:GimpRasterTest4.jpg|alt=Alt|lang=Langtag|Grayscale applied.]] | [[File:GimpRasterTest4.jpg|thumbnail|Border|right|Alignment|250 px|link=File:GimpRasterTest4.jpg|alt=Alt|lang=Langtag|Grayscale applied.]] | ||
*Clean the image one more time with Inverse Selection before adjusting the image with '''Brightness and Contrast''' | *Clean the image one more time with Inverse Selection before adjusting the image with '''Brightness and Contrast''' | ||
| − | **'''The Laser Engraver will not etch over white spaces so if there are spots you do not want etched, the Brightness and Contrast will allow the image to pop up more and reduce the background to a more white color'''[[File:GimpRasterTest5.jpg|thumbnail|Border|right|Alignment|250 px|link=File:GimpRasterTest5.jpg|alt=Alt|lang=Langtag|Ready to be exported out of GIMP.] | + | **'''The Laser Engraver will not etch over white spaces so if there are spots you do not want etched, the Brightness and Contrast will allow the image to pop up more and reduce the background to a more white color'''[[File:GimpRasterTest5.jpg|thumbnail|Border|right|Alignment|250 px|link=File:GimpRasterTest5.jpg|alt=Alt|lang=Langtag|Ready to be exported out of GIMP.]] |
*When saving in GIMP unless you hit export file, the image file will be saved as a .xcl file '''be sure to export your file so that it will not be saved as a .xcl''' | *When saving in GIMP unless you hit export file, the image file will be saved as a .xcl file '''be sure to export your file so that it will not be saved as a .xcl''' | ||
===Tips & Tricks=== | ===Tips & Tricks=== | ||
| − | *If you | + | *If you missed a section that you want to select but don't want to deselect what you can you can hold the shift key to add to your existing selection. |
| + | **Likewise if you find you've selected too much just simply hit the ctrl key and you can deselect from your existing selection. | ||
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Revision as of 11:34, 16 April 2018
Open source raster graphics editor.
***Instructions will be added soon***
GIMP
Gimp is an open source raster graphics editor. While it cannot be used to create a vector, other programs that are available on _Space.URI computers such as CORELDraw and Inkscape are great alternatives if a vector is needed.
