[Gimp-user] Combining Images

[Abaddon <forums gimpusers com>]

> 1) Usually the whole idea of using the path tool for foreground
> extraction (or replacing background), is to get sharp edges that other
> extraction tools struggle with.
>
> It is not easy to make a good path, very time consuming even when used
> to the tool. Every curve and rounded corner has to be set by hand.
> example screenshot 1.
>
> However, once a selection is made from the path, there is usually
> enough anti-aliasing not to required blurring the edges. I will attach
> that xcf (gz compressed-opens straight up in Gimp) file with the path
> for you to play with. To cut out the foreground use:
>
> Select -> From Path then Edit -> Copy -> then Edit -> Paste As -> New
> Image.
>
> 2) Always use plenty of layers and save in Gimp .xcf format as you go.
> Not too sure what you mean by meshed but blending in one layer with a
> layer underneath often uses a layer mask. see:
>
> https://docs.gimp.org/en/gimp-layer-mask-add.html and
> https://www.gimp.org/tutorials/Layer_Masks/
>
> Not a wonderful example but used one, screenshot 2, to blend in the
> bottom of the superimposed figure.


Sorry, I used the wrong image when asking how to cut out images. Those two I
wanted to combine to make a neat banner. Something like this attachment

Attachments:
* http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/946/original/When_it_all_comes_down.jpg

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