Welcome
all you classy creators, groovy geeks, wicked writers, radical readers, and anyone
else stopping in for a look-see. This series is all about what treasures we can
uncover. We here at Tor-abulous seek to uncover those tools and resources that any
shared storyworld puppet master, transmedia project designer, or crazy creator could
use in her or his toolbox. The reviews are usually short, sweet, and cut right to
the quick. We are here to provide you with help, not to do your book report, laundry,
or dishes. And we expect quid pro quo. If you have a resource or tool that you cannot
live without or a sizzling find that can be deemed tor-abulous and ryh-tastic, please
do not be greedy by keeping it to yourself. Spread the love, and share it with us. After all dears, isn’t that what a shared
story world is all about?
Hopefully
many of you already know and love this gem of a program. Much has been written about it, and many tutorials are out there (check out http://www.gimp.org/tutorials/, http://www.gimptalk.com/ — a great support community including an
awesome tutorial section, and http://www.gimpology.com/ for just a small
sampling).
I
am not a graphics designer. I am a tech-lover
who designs a few web pages and loves to create wikis and other fan-generated content.
Technology does not scare me. I am a bit of a geek, but I do not program computers
for a living. This puts me at a slightly above average technology skill level. Why
am I giving you my background? Because I
have found GIMP to be easy to use and not too “technical.” After working through the basic tutorials, I found
it very easy to produce basic graphics (such as banners, altering images, and background
graphics). GIMP offers the same basic structure and features as Photoshop.
GIMP
is “free” (free to download, but if you like it and want to support creativity,
hard work, and those who brought this awesome program to you, you can donate). If you’ve not already looked at this program,
it's worth the time to take a look.
Do
you have a favorite graphic/image editor? Please share.
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