[Gimp-user] Using the Gradient tool

[rich2005 <forums gimpusers com>]

> I'm locked into Photoshop until I can figure out how to use the
> gradient tool.  I shoot catalog work, and I want to use GIMP and the
> Linux platform.  However PS has me locked into the windows world.
>
> I shoot everything on a white background.  Sometimes it's not as white
> as I want, and I need to tweak the corners.  In PS I use the gradient
> tool, in the fashion of ForeGround  [white] to transparent at around
> 75% opacity.
>
> I allows me to add a bit of white in the corners by dragging from the
> outside of the image to just inside it.
>
> How can this be done efficiently using GIMP.  Minimal steps required
> is a bonus.
>
> Thank you

I think you should go for the development version of Gimp currently 2.9.5

Easiest way for that in linux is Ubuntu (or derivative such as Mint) where Gimp
2.9.5 can be installed via a ppa see:

https://launchpad.net/~otto-kesselgulasch/+archive/ubuntu/gimp-edge

The advantage is most of the tools are previewed on the canvas in use. So for
the gradient tool, using transparent to white, radial mode and a suitable offset
you can check if any vignette remains before committing the gradient.

example: http://i.imgur.com/VzDd7cS.jpg isolated half with a selection for
comparison purpose.

Still using Windows? try www.partha.com

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