Difference between revisions of "Learn GIMP"
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| − | |style="width: 50%;|Step 5 '''Move'''<br> After scaling an image, if you want to add another image to the frame, you would have to move the first image to the side. This can be done using the move tool. Select the move tool. Select the image. Click and drag to a suitable location.<br> | + | |style="width: 50%;|Step 5 - '''Move'''<br> After scaling an image, if you want to add another image to the frame, you would have to move the first image to the side. This can be done using the move tool. Select the move tool. Select the image. Click and drag to a suitable location.<br> |
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| − | |style="width: 50%;| | + | |style="width: 50%;|Step 7 - '''Graysccale'''<br> Select the image. Go to the menu bar on top and click on the 'Image' option. Then click on 'Mode' and finally click on 'Grayscale'. This would make the image grey.<br> |
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| + | * To make a photo black and white. It is preferrable for printing purposes. | ||
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| + | Select the image. Go to the menu bar on top and click on the 'Image' option. Then click on 'Scale image...'. This would show you options of 'width and height' along with 'X resolution' and 'Y resolution'. Enter in 72 pixels in both X and Y spaces. This would help reduce the file to a small size. <br> | ||
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| + | * To reduce resolution which helps in file size. | ||
| + | * To make photos for uploading on websites (should not be used for printing). | ||
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Revision as of 17:29, 14 October 2016
Introduction
GIMP is a powerful and complex open source image editing programme. The GIMPs tools are displayed as icons on the toolbox. A user can identify a tool by hovering over it. The name of the tool will appear below. Clicking on the icon will select that corresponding tool.
ICT Competency
Educational application and relevance
Version
GIMP version : 2.8.10
Configuration
No need to configure Its GIMP is part of the Ubuntu distribution. This can be opened from Applications → graphics → GIMP.
Overview of Features
Other similar applications
GIMP Inkscape , XGimp image editor, etc
Development and community help
Working with the application
Functionalities
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Step 1 - Open GIMP
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Step 2 - Select Tools Rectangle select tool : Select a rectangular Tool |
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Select the area that you would like to retain. The area can be extended or reduced by selecting one of the sides. Once your desired area is selected (the remaining area will turn grey or darker), then double click inside the desired area. The photo will be cropped to that size.
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Step 4 - Scale:
Open the image that you want to work on in GIMP. Select the scale tool and click on the image. The image would then have tiny boxes on every side. Another box will pop up. You can insert the measurements that you want in this box. Or you could manually drag with the help of clicking one of the sides and reduce to the size you want.
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Step 6 - Add Text Select the Text tool (a capital A). Now, drag the tool to were you want to insert text. A tiny box pops up. Type your text in the box. The size, colour, style of the text can be changed in the settings below the tool box. The length of the text box can be adjusted after you finishing typing your text by selecting the corners and dragging. The tool is used:
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Step 8 - Scale Image size
Select the image. Go to the menu bar on top and click on the 'Image' option. Then click on 'Scale image...'. This would show you options of 'width and height' along with 'X resolution' and 'Y resolution'. Enter in 72 pixels in both X and Y spaces. This would help reduce the file to a small size.
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File formats for creation
Saving the file
Export and publishing files
Advanced features
Installation
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| From Ubuntu software Centre | Steps - type GIMP and install |
| From Terminal | Steps - type sudo apt-get install gimp and press Enter key. Type your password and press Enter to complete installation. |
| From the web | Steps |
| Web based registration | Steps |
The application on mobiles and tablets
Currently there is no GIMP app but alternative many image editing App available at play store.
Ideas for resource creation
References
How to use template
{{subst:Explore_an_application}} on the page you create for your tool. Page Name should be "Learn ToolName"