GIMP Chapter 4

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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. Upload and convert this file into GOOGLE DOCS.
4. PUBLISH this document as an HTML document from GOOGLE DOCS.
5. Add a link to the published document from your Home Page.

1.       In the NEW IMAGE dialog box, how can you begin with a TRANSPARENT image rather than an image filled with the background color?

2.       What is the COMMENT box in the NEW IMAGE dialog box for?

3.       When you draw new objects in GIMP, why is it advisable to create them on a new layer?

4.       Briefly describe these properties found in the NEW LAYER box: ·         Layer Name: ·         Width and Height: ·         Layer  Fill Type:

5.       Briefly describe the purpose of the following drawing tool options: ·         Mode ·         Opacity ·         Scale ·         Fade out ·         Jitter ·         Incremental ·         Use color from gradient

6.       What is a graphics tablet and what is used for? Can tablets be used with GIMP?

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

Pencil
Brush
Airbrush
Ink Pen
Eraser
Rectangle Select
Lasso
Bucket Fill
Blend

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: