Re: [Gimp-developer] features

[Jason Simanek <jsimanek gmail com>]

On 11/19/2011 05:15 AM, Alexandre Prokoudine wrote:
> On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 10:40 AM, M. Al-Bedah<m albedah gmail com>  wrote:
> > 7) convert to smart layer / filter for non destructive workflow
>
> You really want to stop using Photoshop terminology and switch to
> plain English :) Are we talking about smart objects i.e. embedding
> other documents as layers?

He might also be referring to "Layer Styles" which are non-destructive 
filters which can be applied to layers (drop shadow, bevel/emboss, outer 
glow, color fill, gradient fill, etc.). I believe that's a planned 
future feature that will built on top of GEGL as well.

> > 8) file browser (like bridge) to classify, tag, organize, photos.
>
> Do not want :)

I agree with Mr. Prokoudine, Alexia Death and Gespertino. This 
functionality most likely isn't going to be incorporated into Gimp. In 
fact, it's an odd request since Adobe didn't incorporate it into 
Photoshop either, it built two additional programs.

I can't quite grasp why Bridge and LightTable are two separate 
applications, but as a professional designer I've never used or seen any 
of my peers use them. However, it seems like applications like 
DarkTable and Shotwell are already very good open source equivalents for 
the Adobe products.

Jason Simanek