Star Wars poster

[MikeA]

Hi, I am new to GIMP. How do you make a poster like this with GIMP?
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/e...poster.jpg

I am not trying to copy the picture itself. I am trying to learn how to insert a picture into a font. i have already drawn the outline of the text with Autocad in vector format. I don't want to copy the Disney font, so I made a font of my own. But how do I continue from there? Or should I use vector programs like Inkscape?

[Ofnuts]

• Load the full image that will appear in the text (bottom layer)
  
• Add the image that will be cut through (if you gave it already ready, use File>Open as layers)
  
• Make sure it has an alpha channel: Layer>Transparency>Add alpha channel
  
• Add your text as a layer (text tool or else) or as a path, adjust its position
  
• Make a selection from the text (Layer>Transparency>Alpha to selection if it's a layer)
  
• Select the cut-through layer and Edit>Clear: this will cut a text-shaped hole in the cut-through layer throuhg which wyou will see the image you want in the text.
  

[Espermaschine]

Its a bit easier in Inkscape with a clipping mask (preferrably grouping the image before you clip it, so you can enter the group and move the image around).

But can be done in Gimp as well. Theoretically its as easy as making a selection of the text, invert it and cut the image.
That way everything that is outside the text will be cut off.

But this requires a perfect composition.

In reality you will probably need to assemble lots of images into a composition, which is why Gimp is the better tool.
I would make a mask and arrange images inside the "holes" that is the text and cut everything in the end.

EDIT:
Ninja'd by ofnuts.

[MikeA]

(03-11-2018, 10:14 PM)Espermaschine Wrote: Its a bit easier in Inkscape with a clipping mask (preferrably grouping the image before you clip it, so you can enter the group and move the image around).

But can be done in Gimp as well. Theoretically its as easy as making a selection of the text, invert it and cut the image.
That way everything that is outside the text will be cut off.

But this requires a perfect composition.

In reality you will probably need to assemble lots of images into a composition, which is why Gimp is the better tool.
I would make a mask and arrange images inside the "holes" that is the text and cut everything in the end.

EDIT:
Ninja'd by ofnuts.

You are right. it will be a composition of several images. i will try GIMP first and follow Ofnuts' instructions. Thank you guys!

[rich2005]

Another method, Espermaschine referred to masks at the end of the post.

An example : https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Cut-Ou...262#pid262

Advantages: keeps layers intact.

[Espermaschine]

I read on G+ we will get layermasks for layergroups in the future (2.10), that would be neat for this project !

https://plus.google.com/u/0/+gimp/posts/Jn6BzmK3bo1

[rich2005]

Quote:I am new to GIMP....snip... i have already drawn the outline of the text with Autocad in vector format.

Looking at 'not snags' but common beginner issues.

For a poster and if it going to be printed. If yes, make sure it is as suitable size and 300 ppi. Start off with one of the Gimp presets say, A3 to see the sort of size required. Do not come back saying my poster size, 300 pixels x 500 pixels, @ 72 ppi is blurred when printed.

Using AutoCad for a vector (svg?) is fine (providing Gimp will import it) You can go via inkscape: dxf -> svg.

You can either import File -> Open as Layers as a graphic or directly into the paths dialog, right click in the paths dialogue.

This a quick zip round using LibreCAD exported as a SVG and the text comes in as separate paths. You can leave them or you can merge them. example: https://i.imgur.com/mi4hjOA.jpg

Bound to come into Gimp either too small or too large. Using the scale tool, make sure the mode is for paths and link height & width together: https://i.imgur.com/GCjYnVt.jpg

Use as many layer as required, more is better than fewer. A quick example: https://i.imgur.com/eSalTDC.jpg

[rich2005]

(03-12-2018, 09:36 AM)Espermaschine Wrote: I read on G+ we will get layermasks for layergroups in the future (2.10), that would be neat for this project !

https://plus.google.com/u/0/+gimp/posts/Jn6BzmK3bo1

Yes, already in the latest commits. https://i.imgur.com/s4rhBtt.jpg

I think Partha is busy compiling, so there might be an updated Gimp 2.9.9 for Windows users there.

The devs are doing their best to use latest and greatest libraries that are not compatible with 'older' (as in a year) linux distros. I dare say it will all be sorted out eventually.

[Espermaschine]

(03-12-2018, 10:58 AM)rich2005 Wrote: Yes, already in the latest commits. https://i.imgur.com/s4rhBtt.jpg

Nice  !! 

[MikeA]

This is the first poster I managed to create. What do you think? How to make it better? All comments and suggestions are welcome.  And I would love to see your versions.
Here is the original xcf file.
http://www15.zippyshare.com/v/7zTck68C/file.html
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Mike