How to Make GFX With Gimp
The acronym “GFX” is a generic term for graphics, or graphic effects. Graphic effects include logos, signatures, avatars, emoticons, banners and any other type of graphic object. GIMP is the GNU Image Manipulation Program and the software is open source and freely available. Download GIMP from gimp.org. GIMP, though it is free, is a feature-packed image editor with many of the same features of high-end graphic editing programs such as Adobe Photoshop. You can make any type of GFX with GIMP.
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Instructions
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Open GIMP. GIMP opens, by default, with the Toolbox and Layers palettes as well as a workspace canvas.
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Click the “File” option on the top navigation bar in the workspace window, then click “New.” The Create a New Image dialog box opens.
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Click the “Template” drop-down box and click a template to use for your graphic size or type the “Width” and “Height” values into the respective input boxes. Click “OK” to define your image.
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Click on a tool in the Toolbox such as the “Pencil" tool, then draw your designs on the image. Click the “Paintbrush” tool to paint inside your graphic. Use the “Eraser,” “Smudge” and “Blur” tools to blend lines in your drawing. Use the “Square” or other shape tools to draw shapes in your drawing.
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Click the “File” option and click “Save.” The Save Image dialog box opens.
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Click the “File Type” drop-down box and click on the file format to save the GFX. GIMP will save the graphic in almost any graphic file format such as JPEG, BMP, GIF and PNG. GIMP will even save your graphics file as an AutoCAD drawing or an EPS file.
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Type a name for the file in the “File Name” input box and click the “Save” button. Your GFX file is saved according to your specifications.
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