Re: [Gimp-user] Creating metallic effect on skin

[akovia <akovia1 eml cc>]

On Sat, May 17, 2014, at 11:52 AM, WoodGoat wrote:
> Hello-
>
> As a newbie Gimp user, (non photographer, non artist, non graphics
> designer)
> I'm getting more comfortable with how to use and create with this
> astonishing
> program.
>
> While fooling around with basic colorizing an old b/w image I wanted to
> try to
> add a metallic sheen to the skin of the person in the photo but couldn't
> figure
> out how.
>
> I don't quite understand the gradient tool enough but it seems it cannot
> be used
> for such a purpose as filling a free selection (face, chest, etc.) with a
> metallic gradient...is that correct?
>
> All tutorials I've seen point to metallic text creation, or they are PS
> tutorials with settings and options not in Gimp.
>
> I'd appreciate any guidance with this , thank you!
>
> Cheers
> WoodGoat
>
>
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Look here:
http://gimpchat.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=5148
In particular, scroll down tho the Draconian Metal Wurx Series.

-- 
  akovia