CS 200 – Intro to GIMP
The GNU Image Manipulation Program
Overall goal: Graphics Many PlacesFirst task: Use the Supplied Graphics
Intro to GIMP
Image Manipulation
Interface
Limited Drawing Ability
Logos and Script-Fu
GIMP is open-source software, free to download, and available for
both PC and Mac.
Create or Modify Shortcut on Desktop
C: Program Files GIMP 2 bin
Starting GIMP / First 2 Windows
You might have a third "window" – called a dialog. You may close it.
File New to get a canvas
Image Canvas Appears
The Toolbox
See page 105 for larger image
Drawing with a Brush
See page 106
But drawing is not GIMP's strength . . .
GIMP's Strength is Modifying an Image
Notice the graphic at the left side of this slide
Paste into GIMP, modify colorsTools Color Tools Colorize
Layers
GIMP, Flash, Photoshop, PaintShop Pro, etc. have layers
– Images stack on top of each other– Transparent areas let lower images show through– Require more management
References in Textbook
Look in textbook at these pages. They may be helpful later.
Page 107 – Draw a circlePage 109 – Apply a gradientPage 110 – Apply a texture (pattern)Page 112 – Add text
Logos And Script-Fu: Text banners
Demo (pgs 110-111)
Your Goal: Create Masthead
Example:Note: background image changes each time you visit the page
http:// www.concordia.com
Setting Up Tabs
Put these tabs on your main dialog (the one that says "The Gimp")
Demo (follow along and set yours up)
Tool Options (will appear automatically) Layers Brushes Patterns Fonts Gradient