Category5 Technology TV - Basic Photo Manipulation

Basic Photo Manipulation - Part 9

S04E11
December 7, 2010

Robbie demonstrates a simple technique to creating glossy web buttons from any photo using the free GNU Image Manipulation Program.

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Feature: Basic photo manipulation with free software. Tonight we learn a simple technique to create glossy-looking buttons from any image.
Cropping an image to selection in the GNU Image Manipulation Program.
Duplicating a layer in the GiMP.
Adding a gaussian blur to your new layer in the GiMP.
Changing the layer mode in the GiMP.
Using the Paths Tool in the GiMP to create perfect curve selection.
Filling a selection with a solid color.
Using the Alpha Lock feature of the GiMP to preserve alpha layers.
Changing your colors in the GiMP.
Using the Blend Tool (Gradient) to fill your layer in the GiMP.
Changing the opacity of your curve layer to create a nice "Gloss" effect.
Selecting all in GNU Image Manipulation Program.
Shrinking your selection in the GiMP.
Creating a border in the GiMP.
Giving your border a simple beveled look using the GiMP.