Re: [Gimp-user] Why so COMPLICATED?

["Joao S. O. Bueno" <gwidion mpc com br>]

On 28 December 2013 16:15, Richard <strata_ranger hotmail com> wrote:
> > Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2013 12:37:37 +0100
> > From: ofnuts laposte net
> > To: gimp-user-list gnome org
> > Subject: Re: [Gimp-user] Why so COMPLICATED?
> >
> > This question has been asked elsewhere. A solution is to paste the full
> > object to a new layer, add a layer mask, fill the shape with a shaped
> > gradient (which is a function of the distance to the outline) and then
> > use the Brightess/Contrast (2 sliders), Levels (5 sliders), or Curves
> > (256 sliders) to adjust the blend.
>
> On a tangent, you just pointed out the biggest flaw with shaped gradients:  You can't specify a gradient 
> length.  What's the point of even having it without that functionality?  I'd get faster (more precise, 
> controllable, etc.) results by brushing the edges by hand.
>
> -- Stratadrake
> strata_ranger hotmail com
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