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Help and advice with this image - Tygra - 01-03-2026
Hi guys,
I was wondering if you could give me some advice on how I could improve this image I am working on? I am trying to create a space scene with the planet on the verge of exploding.
I am by no means an expert. My trade is structural engineering, so I am very maths orientated, but I am enjoying myself with trying to create something half decent in Gimp. I think the image is okay. I guess perhaps I am trying to reach a level far beyond me.
Thus, some advice and constructive criticism I would much appreciate.
Many thanks.
RE: Help and advice with this image - rich2005 - 01-03-2026
Maybe a bit more roundness and depth. First converted from indexed mode to RGB. Then I bump-mapped twice, first with a simple circular gradient, then a second time to give the shards a little more depth. (attached the .xcf with layers for info)
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Edit: I am not really into AI but if you have access to a linux machine then this is good fun:
https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-AIMAGoR-Artificial-IMAge-GeneratorR-Linux-only
a couple of words gets this
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RE: Help and advice with this image - Tygra - 01-03-2026
Hi Rich,
thank you for that.
Concerning the AI: Do you get as much satisfaction when using it?
RE: Help and advice with this image - rich2005 - 01-03-2026
(01-03-2026, 08:27 PM)Tygra Wrote: Hi Rich,
thank you for that.
Concerning the AI: Do you get as much satisfaction when using it?
just a bit of trivia, quick easy to use, makes strange images.
RE: Help and advice with this image - Tygra - 01-04-2026
(01-03-2026, 08:43 PM)rich2005 Wrote:(01-03-2026, 08:27 PM)Tygra Wrote: Hi Rich,
thank you for that.
Concerning the AI: Do you get as much satisfaction when using it?
just a bit of trivia, quick easy to use, makes strange images.
Unfortunately, I don't have a linux machine.
I have been working on another image. I think this one is much better than the first. Note, I haven't finished with it yet.
RE: Help and advice with this image - denzjos - 01-04-2026
Nice design. To quickly preview your design in different color combinations, you can use the G'Mic-Qt plugin. Go to 'Colors / Color Presets', select a LUTs Pack, and use the CRSR keys to browse through the presets. You can also use the sliders to customize several color combinations.
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RE: Help and advice with this image - Tygra - 01-04-2026
(01-04-2026, 03:23 PM)denzjos Wrote: Nice design. To quickly preview your design in different color combinations, you can use the G'Mic-Qt plugin. Go to 'Colors / Color Presets', select a LUTs Pack, and use the CRSR keys to browse through the presets. You can also use the sliders to customize several color combinations.
Hi denzjos, thanks for that.
I take it this is something I have to install? There is no Color Presets option in my colour drop down.
RE: Help and advice with this image - denzjos - 01-04-2026
(01-04-2026, 03:37 PM)Tygra Wrote:(01-04-2026, 03:23 PM)denzjos Wrote: Nice design. To quickly preview your design in different color combinations, you can use the G'Mic-Qt plugin. Go to 'Colors / Color Presets', select a LUTs Pack, and use the CRSR keys to browse through the presets. You can also use the sliders to customize several color combinations.
Hi denzjos, thanks for that.
I take it this is something I have to install? There is no Color Presets option in my colour drop down.
G'Mic-Qt is a gimp plugin : https://gmic.eu/download.html
After installing, you can find it in the gimp menu : Filters / G'Mic-Qt
There are a few cluts included in G'Mic-Qt but you can always load other cluts here :
https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-free-cluts-Color-Look-Up-Table-for-G-Mic-Qt?highlight=luts
You can always make your own cluts :
https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-LUT-s-lookup-tables-load-or-make-and-use?highlight=luts
RE: Help and advice with this image - Tygra - 01-05-2026
Hi denzjos,
I have attempted to install the plugin. I download the plugin and then put it in the plugin folder by going to: Edit > Preferences > folders > plugins, but it is not appearing in the filters drop down.
Perhaps, I am doing it wrong??
RE: Help and advice with this image - denzjos - 01-05-2026
(01-05-2026, 10:45 AM)Tygra Wrote: Hi denzjos,
I have attempted to install the plugin. I download the plugin and then put it in the plugin folder by going to: Edit > Preferences > folders > plugins, but it is not appearing in the filters drop down.
Perhaps, I am doing it wrong??
Windows ? You have to install the exe file (just like you install other programs). After installing and restarting gimp, the plugin appear in gimp (filters).