No Photoshop? Get Gimped! (info, tips and tricks)

[Load3r]

This is for everyone who doesn't have money or dirty dirty evil underworld connections for the sacred Adobe Photoshop.

Point your trusty web browser (http://www.firefox.com) over to www.thegimp.org (http://www.thegimp.org) and feast your eyes on some open-source goodness. Free download and tons of documentation. And because it is user maintained, there are somewhat often updates and people always working on new gadgets in their spare time all across the world.

I'll be happy to field any questions.

Anyone out there a seasoned gimp pro?

[Load3r]

Also if you want open-source vector program (like Illustrator) then look no further than www.inkscape.org (http://www.inkscape.org/).

[pinoyblaze]

awesome, if you guys are use to the photoshop layout you can check out http://gimpshop.blogspot.com/ And download the latest version of gimp with a layout setup similar to Photoshop. That means if you need to follow a tutorial for a certain project it can be easily reproduced to be used in Gimpshop. FREE is great isn't it?

BTW Load3r I've been playing around with Gimp for a while now. I'll post up some of my Gimp Works in Progress Soon.

[Load3r]

good stuff good stuff. I wasn't aware of gimpshop.
Ill do something else up myself when I am not passing out.
Anyone got something you want to see some instructions on how to create a stencil with? Post it while I pass out for a few hours.

[Stefaknee]

I've had GIMP for like a month or so now.

I'm still trying to figure it out.

:rolleyes:

[ryanmoore]

gimp is so confusing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pinoyblaze]

there are tutorials for gimp all around. try google or youtube.

remember just like all editing programs, you'll need practice

[Jelfish]

gimp is so confusing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hah yeah that's how most people seem to react when they first try it.

[pinoyblaze]

here are some videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkXMtWpSjqM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1Zt5IOW3FU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aR3o7rYdx0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BafertvtNnc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsQBKYtIc7g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6doh3-ot64

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkYBwtVuwyU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEUSC7smt0c

[pinoyblaze]

here is one on coloring line art

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wYMbp3jNwo

[pinoyblaze]

just to show what gimp is capable of

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNb899E4mVU

[Jelfish]

Awesome. I think you've convinced me to start using GIMP. Adobe's been getting a bit too corporate-interested these days, especially when they ate Macromedia. Thanks for the videos.

[Stefaknee]

Thanks so much for those videos Pinoyblaze.

It clears up alot!

^.^

[kate]

Jelfish - I actually snorted out loud when I read your line about Adobe eating Macromedia. Good stuff.

[Neff]

But adobe eating Macromedia wasn't all bad.. It got rid of the horrid rogram that was GoLive!

[Jelfish]

Jelfish - I actually snorted out loud when I read your line about Adobe eating Macromedia. Good stuff.

:D I was a big Flash fan when it first came out. It still makes me cringe to see it called "Adobe Flash" now.

Now if you'll excuse me, I must finish drafting the terms of my acquisition of this tasty sandwich. Cooperate mergers sure whet my appetite :D

[Jelfish]

But adobe eating Macromedia wasn't all bad.. It got rid of the horrid rogram that was GoLive!

You mean it got Adobe out of having to compete against a competent web publishing program.

[duct tape dude!]

can u post a download link please?

[pinoyblaze]

here ya go, a windows version of gimpshop
http://www.computerdefense.org/gimpshop/gimpshop_2.2.8_fix1_setup.exe
mac version
http://www.filefactory.com/?9d86fb
the original version of gimp windows version
http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/stable.html
Original gimp for mac (download both files)
http://gimp-app.sourceforge.net/
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/x11formacosx.html

[bjababy]

o yea i love gimp i mean i have paintshop pro 9 with animation shop 3, photoshop 7, and the latest version of gimp with gap and its awesome. Even though im one of the people who had the connections rather then tryin to pay for the expensive stuff lol gimps pretty awesome though its great for custom logos

[pinoyblaze]

Even though im one of the people who had the connections rather then tryin to pay for the expensive stuff lol gimps pretty awesome though its great for custom logos

hahaha me too, but ya know, I don't want corporate America breathing down my neck. Also it was on my pc but it broke (lost the disk :P)

[diana bobar]

I still think there's nothing better than photoshop. you can download it from torrents. I mean, people here in Romania work hard to put food on their table, they don't afford such expenses to buy too expensive pc programs for their kids. Oh, well, it's the world:)
I do love photoshop and don't know what I would have done without it.

[pinoyblaze]

I still think there's nothing better than photoshop. you can download it from torrents. I mean, people here in Romania work hard to put food on their table, they don't afford such expenses to buy too expensive pc programs for their kids. Oh, well, it's the world:)
I do love photoshop and don't know what I would have done without it.

true... I couldn't afford it either (Middle/lower class background) If I had the option, i would always use photoshop but for now I'm being good and legal (eck...whats wrong with me?! lol)

[boomfly]

I used my wonderful underworld connections(my brothers employee discount and Christmas money) to acquire photoshop but before that I was quite proficient at GIMP. It's great for logos, and internet stuffs. I made loads of brushes and gradients and a few filters for it if anyone wants that stuff.

[superdoofus]

i use the gimp not only because it rocks (and i've been using photoshop since v. 2.0) but because it's opensource and keeps in line with the d.i.y. ethos. it takes a second to get used to by adobe users, but fuck-all if it's not damn near the same performance.
and why pirate cs3 when a much more user-based/user-influenced product is available for ABSOLUTELY NO MONEY AT ALL.
swear to god, i love the gimp and all it does and all it stands for.

[bjababy]

http://www.tutorialized.com/tutorials/Gimp/1 tutorials for gimp

[pinoyblaze]

http://www.tutorialized.com/tutorials/Gimp/1 tutorials for gimp

why ty this is awesome!!!

[bjababy]

no prob, im always looking for tutorials and what not, i did have more but firefox deleted all of my bookmarks :( when i find more ill post them here ^.^

[Vanessa]

If you like Gimp try the modified version GimpShop - it's a simpler version made to work as much like photoshop as possible

http://plasticbugs.com/?page_id=294

it's basically a hacked version created by my friend scott, hope you like!

[pinoyblaze]

If you like Gimp try the modified version GimpShop - it's a simpler version made to work as much like photoshop as possible

http://plasticbugs.com/?page_id=294

it's basically a hacked version created by my friend scott, hope you like!

^_^ thats the one I use, I already posted the link earlier :P

[Ada D]

So which is the best to download if you aren't familiar with photoshop, and just want somthing new?

[daheadlesshero]

Isn't there already a thread like this? The one that had the tutorial that made me good at art that might get me a clothing designer job?

[Ian]

Gimp (http://www.gimp.org/windows/), or Gimpshop (http://plasticbugs.com/?page_id=294), which is a modification which changes all the menus to match photoshop.

[scrabble]

Gimp (http://www.gimp.org/windows/), or Gimpshop (http://plasticbugs.com/?page_id=294), which is a modification which changes all the menus to match photoshop.

for gimpshop what do i download? i mean what do i click on?
im not very computer literate, and i dont want to do the wrong thing..
I have windows xp if its anyhelp..

[countrygrl96]

Okay I have read everything I can find to read on Gimp and Gimpshop, but am still very blonde about it... Do you have to have a 'program' to make stencils?

[goofipinay]

No, you can use just Gimp alone to make the stencils;
What I did was to do all the steps in the stencil tutorial; except on Gimp.

Let me finish my english homework (reading the declaration of independence and "interpreting" it!) and then figure out the steps I did on Gimp

[countrygrl96]

No, you can use just Gimp alone to make the stencils;
What I did was to do all the steps in the stencil tutorial; except on Gimp.

Let me finish my english homework (reading the declaration of independence and "interpreting" it!) and then figure out the steps I did on Gimp


TY!

[goofipinay]

Okay..

Open the picture you wanna use as a stencil

To make it black and white:
Image > Mode > Greyscale

Follow the instructions on the tutorial
(Color the background white; Use the dodge & burn tool)

For the threshold, instead of going on Illustrator...
Tools > Color Tools > Threshold

Then just experiment with BOTH arrows...
One deals with how much black there is; the other deals with how much white there is

It's not EXACTLY the same...but it works
I just printed out most of what I wanted, and then just edited in (or out) the parts I wanted to cut off (since it was only minor details)

[countrygrl96]

Okay..

Open the picture you wanna use as a stencil

To make it black and white:
Image > Mode > Greyscale

Follow the instructions on the tutorial
(Color the background white; Use the dodge & burn tool)

For the threshold, instead of going on Illustrator...
Tools > Color Tools > Threshold

Then just experiment with BOTH arrows...
One deals with how much black there is; the other deals with how much white there is

It's not EXACTLY the same...but it works
I just printed out most of what I wanted, and then just edited in (or out) the parts I wanted to cut off (since it was only minor details)

Thanks!

[rob-h]

look up opensource applications and their should be tons of photoediting software (http://www.prototypecomics.com/DL/PS7.html)

[baby_de_25]

gimp is a nice little site I did find out about it from the trya banks show. but the downloading was easy, the editting is very ocd detail orenintied..So I put it off.. but shouda praticied..

[kate]

Hey, does anyone know if Gimp will make tiles? Photoshop does it - it will automatically turn what you're making into a tile that will repeat so the left edge will meet up with the right edge and the top will meet up with the bottom. I don't know how to describe it better than that...

[hi_im_kim]

I also have a question about gimp. I have it, but after a couple of times using it, the little separate window with the layers on it (i dont know exactly what its called) doesn't show up anymore whenever i start gimp. Anyone know how to get it back up?

[itzlindz98]

GimpShop is great! I would definitely recommend it. A lot of the buttons are similar to PhotoShop, so when you do get PhotoShop, it will be familliar.

Another program to try is Acorn.. it's only $40 bucks!

[tegonia]

cool! thanks so much for this link! It came just in time for me to re-design my website, hopefully it won't be too frustrating

[mirrorrorrim]

I've had Gimp for years and still can't figure out how to use it.

[boomfly]

I also have a question about gimp. I have it, but after a couple of times using it, the little separate window with the layers on it (i dont know exactly what its called) doesn't show up anymore whenever i start gimp. Anyone know how to get it back up?

Go to:
File
-->Dialogs
--->Layers

[pygmypuff]

kate - I installed GIMP (not GimpShop, but planning to^^) not too long ago, but I've found several tile functions, you can find them under Filter>Map. Hope this helps^^

[Larry'sGotRice]

i downloaded my photoshop for free :D
woop

if you wanna know how id teach you but it wud take so long :(

but yeah... it is possible. :D

[FrankenBracelet]

idk if anyone else said this

but the site is

www.gimp.org (http://www.gimp.org)

and yes i am a gimper

and www.gimptalk.com (http://www.gimptalk.com) is a great site for tuts

[jen1kanobi]

i wanna try gimp, but dose anybody know if it has a RAW proccessor, Like PhotoshopCS2 and up?

[kapow_chelsea]

So, what exactly is gimpshop?

Is it like a fake Photoshop, in the same way that you can buy fake namebrand clothes/items?

[tegonia]

I've tried gettin gimpy with it before, but found it ridiculously hard....I'll watch some youtube tutorials and try it again

[EvilCheeseMan]

DeviantArt.com has GIMP brushes. Just found that out browsing the PSBrushes...

[lyrical_lies]

can anyone show/tell/or give a link on how to make a stencil with gimpshop por favor???

[goofipinay]

*sigh*

I posted how to do this on Gimp before.

Okay..

Open the picture you wanna use as a stencil

To make it black and white:
Image > Mode > Greyscale

Follow the instructions on the tutorial
(Color the background white; Use the dodge & burn tool)

For the threshold, instead of going on Illustrator...
Tools > Color Tools > Threshold

Then just experiment with BOTH arrows...
One deals with how much black there is; the other deals with how much white there is

It's not EXACTLY the same...but it works
I just printed out most of what I wanted, and then just edited in (or out) the parts I wanted to cut off (since it was only minor details)

[†Moonlight Shadow†]

Gimp is a great program, I've used it for about 3 years now and love it, it's slowly improving with each new version, hopefully it's going to have full tablet support eventually. I know this program fairly well so if anyone has a question feel free to drop me a PM.

[keliam]

i love this program! I'm fairly new at it but wow it's so much fun and free!
Everybody should get it =D
Maybe a photoshop/gimp creations thread should be started...hmm...

[NewMusicMedia]

if your a mac/linux/windows user theres a cool open source app called Pencil, its basically like adobe's flash app but its also used for creating image stills too, its a great program for quick sketches

http://www.les-stooges.org/pascal/pencil/index.php?id=Home

[Da Vid]

gimp is so confusing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is but not when you get to learn it.

[popArtpunx]

Gimp is My Favorite, it's pretti easy to use, for me, atleast.

[caitlyn]

awesome, i'll try it.
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