Gimp

spyroandcynderforever · Aug 13, 2012 2:42 PM

Hey im confused about how to use gimp can someone help me

MaxwellTheScribblenaut · Aug 13, 2012 2:57 PM

I actually just got it like a month ago, and I still don't know how to operate it, so I'm kind of useless. tongue

36IStillLikeSpyro36 · Aug 13, 2012 3:43 PM

sure, what do you want to do, exactly?

spyroandcynderforever · Aug 13, 2012 4:03 PM

36IStillLikeSpyro36 wrote:

sure, what do you want to do, exactly?

well my gimp is version 2.6 and i wanna make a basic design for spyrix in the game im slowly progressing

36IStillLikeSpyro36 · Aug 13, 2012 4:37 PM

File --> New

and then decide whatever size you want, i assume you don't need a giant image to make Spyrix, so the default size on my version is 640x480 apparently, that might be good.

go to the toolbox, then use the pencil or paintbrush or the thing that looks like a pen squirting water, which is apparently the "airbrush".

to change colors, click on the black rectangle in the middle of the toolbox.

Neotyguy40 · Aug 13, 2012 4:43 PM

Okay. So GIMP is something we call a Bitmap Editor; a group of tools used to create and edit bitmaps (images made out of pixels). It is the exact same type of program as Photoshop, and while they are both capable of creating sprite images from scratch, this is not their specialty. Nor is it a good idea to use it for that purpose when there are better options out there.

I would definitely suggest you try a dedicated sprite editor such as ASE, Pickle, or Raptor's Editor. Each of these are applications that are dedicated to sprite editing and only sprite editing. Whichever one you pick is your preference.

If you want to stay with GIMP, then go right ahead. However, it won't be any easier than using Paint in this case, so keep that in mind as you start working with it. But it's still pretty straightforward:

Go to File->New. Give the sprite a name and set the size in pixels, preferably a power of two such as 16, 32, 64, or 128.

On the 'Layers' window, double click the 'Background' tab and select OK. This unlocks the background layer.

Now you can use the eraser to get rid of the white background (unless you planned for your sprite to have a white background.

Select the pencil tool if you want rigid lines, or the brush tool if you want soft lines.

Start drawing!

spyroandcynderforever · Aug 13, 2012 4:56 PM

Neotyguy40 wrote:

Okay. So GIMP is something we call a Bitmap Editor; a group of tools used to create and edit bitmaps (images made out of pixels). It is the exact same type of program as Photoshop, and while they are both capable of creating sprite images from scratch, this is not their specialty. Nor is it a good idea to use it for that purpose when there are better options out there.
I would definitely suggest you try a dedicated sprite editor such as ASE, Pickle, or Raptor's Editor. Each of these are applications that are dedicated to sprite editing and only sprite editing. Whichever one you pick is your preference.
If you want to stay with GIMP, then go right ahead. However, it won't be any easier than using Paint in this case, so keep that in mind as you start working with it. But it's still pretty straightforward:
Go to File->New. Give the sprite a name and set the size in pixels, preferably a power of two such as 16, 32, 64, or 128.
On the 'Layers' window, double click the 'Background' tab and select OK. This unlocks the background layer.
Now you can use the eraser to get rid of the white background (unless you planned for your sprite to have a white background.
Select the pencil tool if you want rigid lines, or the brush tool if you want soft lines.
Start drawing!

Thx i browseed around but they dont really look like what i want bc it seems like those editors are better for something like minecraft...but which one is better bc i might have better luck with them then i do gimp

Neotyguy40 · Aug 13, 2012 9:39 PM

spyroandcynderforever wrote:

Thx i browseed around but they dont really look like what i want bc it seems like those editors are better for something like minecraft...but which one is better bc i might have better luck with them then i do gimp

What are you trying to make? What size?

spyroandcynderforever · Aug 13, 2012 11:16 PM

Neotyguy40 wrote:

spyroandcynderforever wrote:
Thx i browseed around but they dont really look like what i want bc it seems like those editors are better for something like minecraft...but which one is better bc i might have better luck with them then i do gimp
What are you trying to make? What size?

i want make a basic design for spyrix

Neotyguy40 · Aug 14, 2012 5:06 AM

spyroandcynderforever wrote:

I want make a basic design for spyrix

More specific? Are you trying to make a 16x16 static sprite? Are you trying to make a 128x128 animated sprite? Are you trying to make some sort of tile map?

Give me an example of the type of graphics you want to make. Do they look like a Pokémon sprite? Do they look like a modern full-blown animation?

spyroandcynderforever · Aug 14, 2012 7:14 PM

more modern
or basic

Neotyguy40 · Aug 14, 2012 7:17 PM

I'm sorry. I can't help you. You're going to need to be very specific if you want the right tool for the job..

Stormy · Aug 14, 2012 10:00 PM

I think he just wants to make a drawing of the character.... Is that right?

Aceedwin · Aug 14, 2012 10:57 PM

Bloody newfangled technology. In my day, gimp was a derogatory term equatable to freak. Weird how they'd name a program/application/bloody technological thingymabob that.

spyroandcynderforever · Aug 15, 2012 5:18 PM

Stormy wrote:

I think he just wants to make a drawing of the character.... Is that right?

yes thats right

Stormy · Aug 15, 2012 5:42 PM

Here's what I usually do: draw your character on paper first and then use a scanner to get it into a file that you can edit on GIMP. Try to use smooth lines when you draw. Once you have your file, open it in GIMP and turn the contrast up enough that the lines look completely black and the background looks completely white. Then you can color it in with the paint bucket tool. If your colors are bleeding through the lines, try looking for holes in your lines that color could be escaping through. Resize it when you're done; this should fix any minor mistakes or roughness with your lines.

nintendofreak · Aug 21, 2012 8:54 PM

Stormy wrote:

Here's what I usually do: draw your character on paper first and then use a scanner to get it into a file that you can edit on GIMP. Try to use smooth lines when you draw. Once you have your file, open it in GIMP and turn the contrast up enough that the lines look completely black and the background looks completely white. Then you can color it in with the paint bucket tool. If your colors are bleeding through the lines, try looking for holes in your lines that color could be escaping through. Resize it when you're done; this should fix any minor mistakes or roughness with your lines.

Too add on to this, if you're using a mouse, then I highly recommend using the curve turn to get smooth curls. I usually use a size 3 brush when I use gimp then make the line art with the curve tool. Don't use the default setting in the curve tool and change it so it acts like what you want to use, pencil brush etc. Then stroke all the lines until done. Then color it in when satisfied with the line art.

#1 Aug 13, 2012 2:42 PM

Gimp

#2 Aug 13, 2012 2:57 PM

Re: Gimp

#3 Aug 13, 2012 3:43 PM

Re: Gimp

#4 Aug 13, 2012 4:03 PM

Re: Gimp

#5 Aug 13, 2012 4:37 PM

Re: Gimp

#6 Aug 13, 2012 4:43 PM

Re: Gimp

#7 Aug 13, 2012 4:56 PM

Re: Gimp

#8 Aug 13, 2012 9:39 PM

Re: Gimp

#9 Aug 13, 2012 11:16 PM

Re: Gimp

#10 Aug 14, 2012 5:06 AM

Re: Gimp

#11 Aug 14, 2012 7:14 PM

Re: Gimp

#12 Aug 14, 2012 7:17 PM

Re: Gimp

#13 Aug 14, 2012 10:00 PM

Re: Gimp

#14 Aug 14, 2012 10:57 PM

Re: Gimp

#15 Aug 15, 2012 5:18 PM

Re: Gimp

#16 Aug 15, 2012 5:42 PM

Re: Gimp

#17 Aug 21, 2012 8:54 PM

Re: Gimp

Board footer