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1Leopard's Aurora Borealis wallpaper in GIMP
Posted by abduzeedo on Oct 26, 2007In this tutorial I will show you how to create the Aurora Borealis effect, exactly like the wallpaper of the new Apple MACOS X Leopard. This time using the new GIMP.I have to say it's easier than I thought.
Gimp 2.4 Lomo Plugin
Posted by donncha on Oct 23, 2007The Lomo effect is a simple but very eye catching way of enhancing photos. This script-fu plugin makes it very easy to add the effect.
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Soft Focus without a Soft Focus Lens
Posted by wtanaka on Oct 17, 2007A survey of various ways to emulate a soft focus lens in software using the GIMP
Glow Effect
Posted by kasrak on Oct 7, 2007Learn how to create glowing lines for a cool effect in the GIMP.
How to Make an Inferno
Posted by kasrak on Sep 17, 2007Learn how to create your own inferno from scratch from the conform and safety of your chair!
Jigsaw Puzzle
Posted by nicubunu on Aug 24, 2007Break a photo in Jigsaw Puzzle pieces, use a bump map filter so create a 3D look for each piece and after this rotate and shuffle them.
Vexel Simulation on Photos
Posted by kasrak on Aug 14, 2007"Some of you might know this very cool effect where a person is looking somehow 'vectorized' or fragmented into vector shapes. However GIMP is not the best choice since it is not a vector-program. But I found a cool way to simulate that effect without using vector shapes. Enjoy!"
GIMP Galaxy
Posted by abduzeedo on Jul 28, 2007Inspired by the Mario Galaxy game, this tutorial will show you how to create a pretty colorful design using lighting, smoke and other very nice effects..
How to make a Fireball.
Posted by Sandman3G on Jul 22, 2007Learn how to make a ball of fire in The GIMP.
How to create Lightsaber effects
Posted by SWRULS on Jul 21, 2007Who doesn't want to create lightsaber effects. In this tutorial I'll show you how.