Author Topic: Anyone use Gimp? (Read 856 times)

Angrist · « **on:** December 03, 2007, 04:55:40 PM »

Was thinking about trying my hand at some skins, but I don't have Paint Shop Pro.

I D/L'd Gimp last night, and was wondering if anyone has tried using this program for skinning?

Thanks:aok

Avaro · « **Reply #1 on:** December 03, 2007, 05:49:29 PM »

Yea, It's possible to use it.

JB88 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 03, 2007, 05:58:03 PM »

i have not used it for skinning, but i know my way around it pretty well if you have questions. feel free to pm.

OOZ662 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2007, 06:02:24 PM »

I used it until it began refusing to run on my system. Was a great program until then. Just remember the file management is based for Linux.

Angrist · « **Reply #4 on:** December 03, 2007, 06:17:31 PM »

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Originally posted by OOZ662
I used it until it began refusing to run on my system. Was a great program until then. Just remember the file management is based for Linux.

ahh...wasn't aware of that...

I was wanting to try skinning without having to buy PSP or another program.

OOZ662 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 03, 2007, 06:24:47 PM »

No no, there is a Windows version. On saving/loading some users get very confused because it uses Linux style navigation. Keep in mind that it's designed to run on Linux and the Win version is a side project. May be a cause of it not running on my system any longer.

Stoney74 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 04, 2007, 02:17:34 AM »

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Originally posted by Angrist
ahh...wasn't aware of that...

I was wanting to try skinning without having to buy PSP or another program.

I have used it a great deal. It will work just fine for making skins. The documentation on how to use it is lacking, so I recommend running as many of the tutorials on http://www.gimp.org as possible to learn how to make the most of the capability. You'll need to concentrate on layers, paths, and selections in order to get the most out of the program for skinning.

Good Luck,

Stoney

Mus51 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 04, 2007, 08:49:28 AM »

Photoshop.. thats all that matters!

OOZ662 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 04, 2007, 05:20:29 PM »

Other than it's cost when Gimp is free, nearly exactly the same in function, and more expandable, you mean?

splitatom · « **Reply #9 on:** December 09, 2007, 11:51:11 AM »

wops Could you use photostudio to do skining?

OOZ662 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 09, 2007, 12:17:39 PM »

Photoshop is THE industry standard in imaging programs. GIMP is to Photoshop as Linux is to Windows. They're trying to replicate and improve on the big-guy's corporate version.

So, in a word, Yes.

Stoney74 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 09, 2007, 12:52:41 PM »

If you're just experimenting or determining whether or not you want to be serious about skinning--use GIMP, its free. If you get serious, you can always buy Photoshop.

USRanger · « **Reply #12 on:** December 09, 2007, 02:45:32 PM »

Splitatom, PhotoStudio works just fine. I've used it many times to make skins for custom maps. I've used that and Gimp and think PhotoStudio is much easier and straight forward than Gimp.

splitatom · « **Reply #13 on:** December 09, 2007, 09:26:25 PM »

how do i make one i dont get how to use it and i have untill may 30 to make a skin in photostudio

Motherland · « **Reply #14 on:** December 11, 2007, 02:53:51 PM »

I think I may try to do a JG11 109K4 skin with GIMP... dont hold your breath, theres a good chance I may get frustrated and quit after 30 seconds... Ive never been able to get good with computer artwork.