Re: [Gimp-user] transition photoshop to gimp

[scl <scl gplus gmail com>]

On  15.3.2014 at 5:04 PM crumpy_panda wrote:
> Is there a hidden option for a complete non destructive worklfow ? like
> adjustment layers and non permanent filter in photoshop ?

GIMP has no adjustment layers, but we're working on a non-destructive
workflow. At the next LibreGraphicsMeeting in Leipzig there will be
an [agenda item] on how a non-destructive workflow will look in GIMP.
I'm not sure whether GIMP's solution will be adjustment layers but
I am curious.
For now you can use layers and layer masks to work non-destructively.

What exactly do you mean with non-permanent filters in Photoshop?
Do you mean the Smart filters?


> how important is a non destructive workflow for the developers ?
> are they aware
> that it isnt possible right now ? is it planned to get it implemented better ?

It is important and we're working on it. Look out for GEGL.
See also our [roadmap] and the [GEGL porting matrix].


> the layer folders seem to be a neglected child.. why?

In GIMP you can group layers with Layer groups. Unfortunately they
don't have masks, but this is a work in progress (see the first
item on the roadmap).


Kind regards,

Sven


[agenda item]
http://libregraphicsmeeting.org/2014/program/

[roadmap]:
http://wiki.gimp.org/index.php/Roadmap

[GEGL porting matrix]:
http://wiki.gimp.org/index.php/Hacking:Porting_filters_to_GEGL