[Gimp-user] Image Capture

[atticus <forums gimpusers com>]

> Hi. Is there a simple method (not using inversion, etc) by which I can
> create a floating image of a book. I know it can be done but for the
> life of me, I can't figure it out. I would be so grateful for some
> help.  I've attached an image. What I would like to be able to do is
> select the volume in the upper part of the image and have it be able
> to float on a black or white background. I should add that I know how
> to do the few things I need to know how to do on Gimp, but nothing
> beyond that. Thanks very much.
IN ADDITION TO MY FIRST IMAGE, I'VE ATTACHED AN IMAGE TAKEN IN WHICH SOMEONE WHO
KNOWS WHAT THEY ARE DOING HAS SUCCESSFULLY 'CUT' OR CARVED OUT JUST THE IMAGE
THEY WANTED, THEN SET IT ON A WHITE BACKGROUND. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP.

Attachments:
* http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/960/original/126575.jpg

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