Helpful GIMP Tutorials?

[Pokemanz]

I'm branching out and learning how to use GIMP to edit my GFX in new ways! I'm searching for tutorials to help me do cool things like text and background effects, but I can't seem to find any advanced tutorials outside of "beginner" stuff.

For those who use GIMP, do you have any tutorials you found helpful?

I'm mainly looking for dramatic background and text effects! Lighting tutorials help too.

 

[D3athsdoppelganger]

I'm branching out and learning how to use GIMP to edit my GFX in new ways! I'm searching for tutorials to help me do cool things like text and background effects, but I can't seem to find any advanced tutorials outside of "beginner" stuff.

For those who use GIMP, do you have any tutorials you found helpful?

I'm mainly looking for dramatic background and text effects! Lighting tutorials help too.

I tried using gimp cant too complex for me and I wouldn't recommend using it if your new. I heard Paint tool sai is good. Gl

 

[Kairi-Kitten]

Oooooo good luck : ) I remember how easy it was once I got used to it, never tried GFX though 8'D Hope someone knows one^^

 

[Pokemanz]

Ty c:

Also Bump!

 

[Pokemanz]

Bump!

 

[Pokemanz]

Boop

 

[Kess]

I used GIMP a lot for tumblr graphics and gifs, and for the most part I can find things out just on my own, but for tutorials and things, tumblr has helped me the most. There are a lot of amazing graphic makers and resource devoted tumblrs out there, so I would scour around there! Theres also tons of masterposts and resource pages..

 

[Cam1]

Ooh, I can link you to a good text effect website: https://texteffectsforgimp.wordpress.com/
And I don't have many tutorials for other things, as I just kinda played around and followed advice given from others, but for backgrounds, either use an image if you can make the effects flow, or use things like c4ds and fractals. Solid colors also work really well, depending on what you are going for . If you ever need, just send me a piece and Id be more than happy to try to help ya out!

 

[derezzed]

When I first used GIMP, I used it almost exclusively for signature-making, so I learned about the program and how to use it by trying out a ton (and I mean a ton x_x) of signature tutorials on deviantART and graphic-centered forums. Then, after I had a better grasp on the program's features, I moved onto things like wallpapers, large pieces, photo manipulations, and etc. I read tutorials for those as well, but because I knew of the basic tools from using GIMP for sigs, I was able to follow those tuts correctly and then get to a point where I didn't need tutorials to tell me what to do anymore. Actually, at one point I got so comfortable with GIMP's features that I could even follow Photoshop tutorials and understand where everything was despite the difference in layout and filters.

Of course, I can't recommend this method for everybody, as people obviously learn differently, but this is what did the trick for me. Honestly, I find that experimenting with programs yourself can only get you so far; you do need to read some guides here and there, and for that I would recommend the official GIMP handbook (which I can link you to, if you're curious!). The thing's ginormous, so digesting it all in one day or a short span of time wouldn't be recommended, but if you really want to work at becoming good with GIMP and maybe understanding as much as you can about it, that's the best route imo. Otherwise, Ctrl+F is your buddy

Hope this was helpful :-]