[Gimp-user] Image Capture

[rich404 <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.

Do a search for Gimp + remove background or Gimp + extract foreground, the two
are roughly the same, depending on the image.

For a book with straight edges, use the free select tool clicking in the corners
produces straight lines. as screenshot 1

When complete, Invert the selection, Select -> Invert fill with white (or black)
screenshot 2

Then turn the selection off. Select -> none

Any number (and better) ways

Attachments:
* http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/961/original/01-select.jpg
* http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/962/original/02-select.jpg

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