tutorial in GIMP

1. BASICS OF GIMP

2. Blending Image

3. Two Images to Merge

4. Procedures
Add a layer mask on the second image.
Choose white to initialize the mask.
Create a partial transparency.

5. Choose from the tool box:
1. A black foreground color.
2. A white background color.
3. Take the Gradient tool.
4. Make a gradient from right to left, starting from the edge of the image and stopping in the middle of it,
to maintain a visible part.

6. Merge the layers.
1. In the layers window click on "Merge Layers".
2. Now only one layer is visible in the window.

7. This is how the two images will blend

8. - Click on the image of the model, and "Select All" then "Copy.“
Go to the landscape image, in selection mode, and click "Paste."
Move the image to fit as you want.

9. And lastly save it

10. Removing Image Backgrounds

11. Procedures
Rememberthatthismethodusesthe FuzzySelectTool- a fairlyquickand precise methodthatcanbe masteredeasily.
 Select the Image Background
Using the Fuzzy Select Tool select the part of the image that you wish to remove.
 Add Transparency to the Image
Add transparency to the image by using Layer > Transparency >Add Alpha Channel.
 Delete the Background
Press the Delete key to remove the selected background. You should be left with your selection on a checked or transparent background.

12.  Smooth the Edges
 Save the Image
If you are saving the image as a JPG (which you probably would be for display on a website) you will need to
select Export when prompted as JPG files don't support transparency. The transparent part of the image will be filled
with white.

13. Result

14. You can now save it.

15. By: Marie Christine Joyce B. Buena
Grade 11- Caritas
Accountancy and Business Management