TWO GIRLS ONE....GIMP.

[SYN MsTwiztid]

Ok!

XGC DresdenDoLL and I are working together to learn how to use this pesky little GIMP program!

Since i'm new to it and Dresden is learning design for the first time, i figured this would be a fun little activity.

Helpful criticism is welcome, but be mindful that we're both nubs and we're both learning.

BTW!! We didn't use any kind of tutorial! xD

Step 1: Smudging

Dresden will post hers when she's ready seeing as though she's having application errors while trying to save. =(

 

[SYN MsTwiztid]

Step 2: Adding more effects and a border

May I just add that GIMP is hard when you're used to photoshop? =(

We're going to start working on the next couple of steps after Dres get's her's posted up and we get more time to sit down together.

 

[XGC Browncoat]

I know what you mean, I tried my hand at GIMP awhile back but I was so used to Photoshop it was a pain.

 

[XDC Dresden]

Er, I need to get better at smudging. I think I did sorta alright though.

 

[XDC Dresden]

I need to smudge above Zelda's head more...

 

[xxThanatosx89]

can i see the original image?

 

[SYN MsTwiztid]

Excellent work Dres! You're getting there. We'll work more on it tonight if you're available.

Woof, here is my original. I don't have Dresden's though.

But we are going through a step-by-step process so her's isn't complete yet. That was just step one. =)

 

[XDC Dresden]

My original:

 

[Jupiter]

Good start.

 

[SYN MsTwiztid]

We're starting from the basics and trying to work out way up to being GIMP superstars! xD

 

[SYN MsTwiztid]

Er, I need to get better at smudging. I think I did sorta alright though.

You did great seeing as though it was your first attempt. I suck at smudging and I've been trying for quite some time. =)

When's our next lesson going to be?

 

[XDC Dresden]

Soon hopefully!

 

[XDC Dresden]

I learned how to add an effect. I know it looks lame, but it's a start. Oh, and I also found out how to drop a shadow border.

 

[XDC Dresden]

Ugh, but I don't know how to get rid of the white box around it.

 

[xxThanatosx89]

Idk never really figured that out I'm pretty sure you cant

 

[SYN MsTwiztid]

Dres, you have to change that Transparency setting that i told you about. Let's try to get together at some point tonight, seeing as though we're both creatures of the night, and see if we can get rid of that pesky white box. Also, let's try some more appealing effects. =)

 

[XDC Dresden]

I think I'm getting better.

 

[XDC Dresden]

Ixias, sounds great! Wanna get on the box again or try skype, or something else?

 

[SYN MsTwiztid]

I'll get on live in a bit. That looks cute! You're getting the hang of it, just a bit more practice and then i'll teach you some more techniques

 

[XDC AlphaForce]

Oh my, I just downloaded the GIMP program since you guys were talking about it, and this is so confusing. lol.