How to Create Character Sprites in GIMP
The GNU Image Manipulation Program, or GIMP, is a free photo-editing and graphics application that many use in preference to pricey commercial products. But aside from the ability to repair photos or create graphics, GIMP can also be used to create simple animations. For example, many people like to have little Graphics Interchange Format, or GIF, animations called character sprites. These are often used on websites and in forums. It is easy to create a character sprite in GIMP using a picture of yourself.
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Instructions
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Load a full body photo you want to use as the basis of you sprite onto your computer.
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Start the GIMP application. Select "File" from the menu and choose "Open." In the dialog that appears, locate and open the image you loaded.
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Select the "Path" tool from the toolbar and use it to draw a path around yourself in the image. Select "Edit" from the menu and choose "Copy." Then select "Paste Into" and delete the bottom layer.
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Right click on the remaining layer and choose "Duplicate Layer." Repeat this to produce all the frames for your animation.
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Select the bottom layer and use the "Move" tool to position the sprite character where you want it at the beginning of the animation. Repeat this positioning for each of the layers (frames) of the animation.
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Select "File" from the menu and choose "Save As." In the dialog that appears, make the file type GIF, name the file and click "Save."
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Select "Save as Animation" in the next dialog and choose "Export." In the following dialog, choose the "Delay Between Frames" and change the "Frame Disposal" to "Replace." Finally, click "Save" to save your animated movie.
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