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GIMP. Layers. Toolbox menu File Dialogs Layers. Adding Layers. Save images as .XCF to preserve layers Create new layer Larger than previous layer adjust canvas size and align Linking layers Show/hide layers. Adding Text. Text tool Drop shadow
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Layers • Toolbox menu • File Dialogs Layers
Adding Layers • Save images as .XCF to preserve layers • Create new layer • Larger than previous layer adjust canvas size and align • Linking layers • Show/hide layers
Adding Text • Text tool • Drop shadow • Filters Light and Shadow Drop Shadow • Positive values right and down • Negative values left and up
Drawing Lines and Curves • Use new layer for each drawing element • Pencil tool sharp-edged lines • Brush tool fuzzy-edged lines • Airbrush tool time sensitive • Ink pen tool emulates fountain pen • Straight line • Click for beginning of line • Hold down Shift key • Click for end of line
Eraser Tool • Layer has alpha channel transparent; if not background color • Uses current brush selection
Rectangles, Circle and Other Shapes • Make selection (rectangle, eclipse, lasso) • Edit Stroke Selection • Edit Fill With ….. • Bucket fill fills small areas • Blend tool gradients
Transparency • Layer Transparency Add Alpha Channel • Use selection tool • Edit clear