GIMP: Chapter 4

Name:

Jessica Stephens

Student Number:

X00147734

GIMP: Chapter 4: Drawing

PART 1: READ Chapter 4 through page 139  in the GIMP book, then:

1. Answer all questions below, briefly but completely.
2. Change the color of the answer to BLUE.
3. Copy this information and paste in a new post in your DIGITAL GRAPHICS blog.

1.       In the NEW IMAGE dialog box, how can you begin with a TRANSPARENT image rather than an image filled with the background color? Choose Transparent from the Fill With menu of New Layer dialog.

2.       What is the COMMENT box in the NEW IMAGE dialog box for? Can use it for name and copyright information.

3.       When you draw new objects in GIMP, why is it advisable to create them on a new layer? Can avoid adding yet another layer and easier to change/edit.

4.       Briefly describe these properties found in the NEW LAYER box: ·         Layer Name: Choose a memorable name. ·         Width and Height: Default size of picture. ·         Layer  Fill Type: Specifies whether the layer will start out transparent.

5.       Briefly describe the purpose of the following drawing tool options: ·         Mode: Same list of modes as the layers box. ·         Opacity: Tool’s line more transparent. ·         Scale: Brush bigger or smaller. ·         Fade out: Line fades out after a specified distance. ·         Jitter: Adds randomness to the line, possible making it more “natural” appearing. ·         Incremental: If Opacity is less than 100% makes line darker. ·         Use color from gradient: Uses Gradient instead of background color.

6.       What is a graphics tablet and what is used for? Can tablets be used with GIMP? Device that includes a pad, stylus and a mouse or additional buttons. It is used mostly by professional computer artists. GIMP can be used on graphics tablets.

Drawing Tools:  Briefly describe what each of these drawing tools is used for:

1.       Pencil – Hard-edged brush.

2.       Brush – Fuzzy-edged brush, also uses hard-edged brushes in a different way.

3.       Airbrush – Fuzzy-edged and time sensitive.

4.       Ink Pen – Old fashioned fountain pen.

5.       Eraser- Brush that erases layer currently being worked on.

6.       Rectangle Select – Drags out a rectangular section of image.

7.       Lasso – Freehand section of layer can be dragged.

8.       Bucket Fill – Fills inside section of selected image with background color.

9.       Blend – Also fills in section but in a different way.

PART 2: GIMP PROJECTS: Be sure to save these images in your GIMP folder before inserting them in this document.

1.  Scribbles: 1.       Open GIMP. 2.       Create a new image: Width: 600   Height: 600 3.       Select the BRUSH TOOL from the Tool Box. Scribble all over on the art canvas with the paint brush. Try different brush settings and colors (click the color box at the bottom of the Tool Box). Now erase what you have drawn (don’t forget how to do this! You will often want to erase your entire art canvas): ·         Select ALL: CTRL A ·         Press the DELETE key ·         Deselect ALL: SHIFT-CTRL-A 4.       With a clean canvas, experiment with all the drawing tools listed in the textbook—changing colors and tool properties. Try out everything you can think of. 5.       Save the image as My Scribbles. The image should be a jpg saved in your GIMP folder. 6.       Insert the image here:

2. Your Name: 1.       Create a new image: Width: 700   Height: 300 2.       Draw a beautiful gradient on the background. 3.       Create a new layer: LAYERàNEW LAYER 4.       Select the BRUSH tool and choose a CALLIGRAPHIC brush (they are the slanted brushes on the top row; used for calligraphy writing). 5.       Write your first name as beautifully as you can (make sure your name fills the canvas). NOTE: If you do not like your work, you can delete the layer: LAYERàDELETE LAYER. This will not delete the gradient layer, just the layer with your name on it. 6.       Save the image as My Name. The image should be a jpg saved in your GIMP folder. 7.       Insert the image here: