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[xIsabel38]

So I started watching GIMP tutorials. Basically, because my site is going to go live soon, I wanted to create some promotional banners. Cover art I can use on Facebook and anywhere else really.

So I came up with this:

Using GIMP I made the text like that. First time I've ever done something like that. So I figured I'd try again and learn some more stuff. This time, this is what I've come up with:

I know it's just a fire effect and like everyone knows how to do it in 15 minutes. But honestly, it's the most complex graphic thing I've ever made and it took me like 2-3 hours. And it's the first time I've ever done anything like this. I've always liked Graphics and Design and all that, never thought I could see myself do it though.

 

[wedgar]

Impressive graphics!

Never heard of gimp. Is it a graphics program?

 

[whynot]

Impressive graphics!

It's price is impressive too!

Never heard of gimp. Is it a graphics program?

Yes, a very good one.

 

[wedgar]

Thanks! I'll have to check it out.

 

[Sador]

@wedgar GIMP is basically a free version of photoshop. Apparently some less features, but not something that should be problematic for more casual users.

I quite like the burning effect personally, I think the banner above it seems somewhat crowded for space however..

 

[xIsabel38]

@wedgar GIMP is basically a free version of photoshop. Apparently some less features, but not something that should be problematic for more casual users.

I quite like the burning effect personally, I think the banner above it seems somewhat crowded for space however..

Indeed, GIMP is a great free platform and more powerful than I had thought.

The burning effect is my first attempt at it, the fire looks like the background other than coming from the text but I'll work on that a bit. The banner above, it definitely is crowded. I'll try to work on those things, thank you.

 

[wedgar]

Indeed, GIMP is a great free platform and more powerful than I had thought.

The burning effect is my first attempt at it, the fire looks like the background other than coming from the text but I'll work on that a bit. The banner above, it definitely is crowded. I'll try to work on those things, thank you.

Is this something like Adobe Photoshop?

 

[Naiwen]

I love the Xenforo one! Very nicely done...

 

[wedgar]

I love the Xenforo one! Very nicely done...

I agree. Both graphics are really impressive.

 

[xIsabel38]

Is this something like Adobe Photoshop?

I couldn't tell ya, I never bought Photoshop. From what I heard, it's like it but free and with less features. Works fine for me.

I love the Xenforo one! Very nicely done...

Thanks.


If anyone has any use for it, they can have it. I was just messing around. I have no real use for it.

 

[TPerry]

The burning effect is my first attempt at it, the fire looks like the background other than coming from the text but I'll work on that a bit. The banner above, it definitely is crowded. I'll try to work on those things, thank you.

Script-Fu scripts are your friend.
There are several sites out there that you can make the text portions free and then place them in/on your images so you don't have to fight with it if you are "lazy" like I am sometimes. I'm pretty sure they use Gimp scripts to create them.

 

[xIsabel38]

Script-Fu scripts are your friend.
There are several sites out there that you can make the text portions free and then place them in/on your images so you don't have to fight with it if you are "lazy" like I am sometimes. I'm pretty sure they use Gimp scripts to create them.

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So basically you're saying I spent like 3 hours on that but could have just gotten this and did it instantly? FML

 

[TPerry]

So basically you're saying I spent like 3 hours on that but could have just gotten this and did it instantly? FML

You can get a little more creative and individualized doing it the way you did... but for quickies you can go to
http://www12.flamingtext.com/All-Logos or http://cooltext.com/.

 

[xIsabel38]

lol sigh

I want a program that can record my computer so I can record myself doing it. Anyone know of a free one that is good and doesn't have a giant watermark in the middle of the screen?

 

[TPerry]

lol sigh

I want a program that can record my computer so I can record myself doing it. Anyone know of a free one that is good and doesn't have a giant watermark in the middle of the screen?

That's why I have 'em bookmarked!

Just use QuickTime (if you have a Mac).

 

[Naiwen]

lol sigh

I want a program that can record my computer so I can record myself doing it. Anyone know of a free one that is good and doesn't have a giant watermark in the middle of the screen?

Use Skype.

 

[DEZero]

You can use OBS: https://obsproject.com/

 

[Dakis]

lol sigh

I want a program that can record my computer so I can record myself doing it. Anyone know of a free one that is good and doesn't have a giant watermark in the middle of the screen?

Try Licecap.

 

[Degrinch]

Nice work Do you still have the xcf for the burning Xen ?