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Batcher and simple animation. - rich2005 - 04-18-2026
Looks like nobody is using Gimp anymore, it is all AI, however Gimp 3 can come in useful at times.
This is using the Gimp 3 plugin Batcher https://kamilburda.github.io/batcher/
(1) Removing a plain color background from an animation. It might be something downloaded from one of those animation websites. If it is possible using Color -> Color-to-Alpha then in Batcher these Gimp operations gimp-layer-add-alpha and color-to-alpha
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(2) Distributing the layers across the canvas using the Gimp 3 Align tool and adding a background with Batcher.
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Which gives this:
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RE: Batcher and simple animation. - denzjos - 04-18-2026
'Looks like nobody is using Gimp anymore, it is all AI, however Gimp 3 can come in useful at times' .
I often use GIMP 3 (now 3.2.2), but I use GIMP 2.10.38 the most because of the many plug-ins and scripts. When using AI (people sometimes look for the easiest way out...), the result is not always what you expect, and a program like GIMP is a very handy tool in that regard. For me, GIMP is always the first program to correct or adjust photos and drawings. In my opinion, doing my own work still gives me the most satisfaction. By the way, nice animation!
RE: Batcher and simple animation. - MrsP-from-C - 04-19-2026
Thanks for showing this.