GIMP: Chapter 7

Name:

Jessica Stephens

Student Number:

X00147734

GIMP: Chapter 7: Filters and Effects

PART 1: READ Chapter 2 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.

NOTE Regarding the Xtns menu: In Chapter 7, the author discusses the difference between FILTERS and EXTENSIONS found in the Xtns menu. The Xtns menu does not exist in GIMP any longer; the items have been moved to other menus.

1.       What is a filter? Term for anything that can  operate on an image

2.       What is the difference between a TOOL and a PLUGI-N? Tools can be used from the window. Plug-ins are unable to.

3.       What is the purpose of motion blur? Blur in one direction

4.       Briefly describe the purpose of the following ENHANCE filters: ·         Antialias Looks for jagged edges and makes them smoother ·         Despeckle Removes “noise” from image ·         Destripe Removes vertical lines left by scanners ·         NL Filter All in one filter that tries to do everything

5.       Briefly describe the purpose of the following  DISTORT filters: ·         Blinds makes the image look like it is on blinds ·         Curve Bend Useful for changing the shape of layers ·         Engrave creates a black and white engraved look ·         IWarp Warps image like one would pull on rubber

6.       Briefly describe the purpose of the following  filters: ·         Polar Coords Wraps in image around a point ·         Ripple Makes image appear as if it is being viewed through water waves ·         Lens Flare sets a flare where clicked ·         Supernova Makes a flare with spiky edges and color can be controlled ·         Drop Shadow Adds a shadow effect ·         Glass Tile makes image appear it is being viewed through a glass wall

7.       Describe various ways the EDGE filters are used in GIMP: Changes the edges of the image in various ways

8.       What does the FILMSTRIP filter do? Takes selected images and puts them lined up in a filmstrip

9.       List and describe 5 filters found in the ARTISTIC filters group: a. Apply canvas b. Cartoon c. Predator d. Van Gogh e. Weave

10.   What does the FRACTAL EXPLORER do? Mapping tool used to change image into many fun ways

11.   What does ALPHA TO LOGO do?

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

1.      WARP text: 1.       Create a new GIMP image that is 600  X 400. 2.       Use the paintbrush, gradients, etc. to create a lovely background. 3.       Click on the text tool (letter A), and change the font, color (to coordinate with the background), change the size to fairly large (at least 200). 4.       Type your first name in the text box (this creates a new layer with your name on it). 5.       Warp the text: Make sure you are on the text layer. Now: FILTERSàDISTORTSàBEND CURVE. Drag the base line up/down to make it wavy. Click on PREVIEW ONCE to see the text distorted. When the text is distorted the way you want, click OK. 6.       You can also add a Drop Shadow if you like: FILTERSàLIGHT AND SHADOWàDROP SHADOW. 7.       Crop the image if needed, then save the image. 8.       Insert your warped name image here:

2.       Filter Car Image: 1.       Go to the web site for this book: http://gimpbook.com 2.       Look through the menus on the left to see the supplemental information provided for you about the book. 3.       Click on the PHOTOS FROM THE BOOK link, and scroll down to see the images for Chapter 2. 4.       Download and save the red car image from Chapter 7 (or get a car image from Google that you like) 5.       Try at least TEN different filters on the car image. Try to make the images as different and interesting you can.  Save each version with an appropriate name. 6.       Insert the 10 filtered car images here: