So, this is the second masking trick I want to show you guys. Compare to masking with paintbrush technique, quick mask is more easier. However I only use quick mask if my selection area is geometry and static. If I want to display more dynamic or artsy area I usually use paintbrush. A good example is to create photo frame effect with quick mask on gimp.

Open a new image file, again I have my nephew here :). First create a selection area you want to show. You can use any type of selection tool you want. This time I choose rectangle selection.

Continue reading [Gimp] Create Photo Frame Effect with Quick Mask. →

After learning the different between masking and compositing, now it’s time to apply the masking method on a simple project. Although I have briefly mentioned “how to masking” on my previous post, I still want to make a more detail article, and this time we will learn from the easiest way, which is masking using brush tool. Continue reading [Gimp] Masking Using Brush Tool. →

Beside selections tool, gimp toolbox section have feature that very useful for user. In this post, we will talk about color picker, measure, and moving. Before we get into the topic, please check out this 2 article about selection in gimp that I published before:

1. Rectangle, ellipse, free, and fuzzy selection.
2. Color, scissor, foreground, and path selection.

Gimp is a image editor. It will be easier for you to work if you can expert the selection tool. My advise is practice, practice, and practice.

Color Picker

Color Picker is honestly one of my favorite tool. I don’t like to use a lot of color in one project design, so color picker is quiet helpful. Continue reading [Gimp] Toolbox: Color Picker, Measure, and Moving. →