Create a Spherical Emap from a Gradient for the Bevel Reflect Logo
You will need these scripts:
RobA's Sample a Gradient Along a PathGnuTux's Bevel Reflect LogoML Bevel Reflect V2GnuTux's Script-Fu Scrolling Interfacedinasset's Globe View of an Image- Load into GIMP an image containing the colors you would like in your final BRL image.
- Create a path along the zone containing the colors you want. (using Path Tool)
- In the GRADIENTS DIALOG, right click on any gradient in the list. From the popup menu select GRADIENT FROM PATH. Name the Gradient for your needs and click ok.
- Locate your new gradient in the GRADIENT dialog list and double click on it. You can edit the gradient or leave it as is. I rarely edit.
- In the tool box, select the GRADIENT TOOL and set to CONICAL (sym)
- Create a new layer
- Drag the GRADIENT PAINT CURSOR from the centre of the layer to the bottom right (going off page a little.)
- If you are unhappy with the result, CTRL+Z and repeat from #7 at a slightly different angle until happy.
- Select SCRIPTFU>MAP> GLOBEVIEW-OF-IMAGE and click OK.
- In the new image that it created, click the eye of the bottom layer so that it is not visible (do not delete) and then select the top layer.
- Auto crop the image.
- Go to IMAGE>CANVAS-SIZE, close the chain and increase the width by 5. Click CENTRE and click OK.
- Export the image as a .png file and close it. Close the remaining image without saving it.
- Open FILE>CREATE-NEW>LOGOS-(GIMPCHAT.COM)>BEVEL-REFLECT-LOGO
- Input your text, select ROUND-BEVEL-2.
- For your SPHERICAL EMAP browse to the map you just created.
- Click ok. IF YOU SHRINK GIMP DOWN THE RENDER SPEED CAN INCREASE DRAMATICALLY.
That's it. Normally under three minutes from start to end.
Hints: Blurring, Iwarp, Clouding etc. all produce interesting variations.
I save my Gradient paints as GraPai-name
Spheres as SEM-name
BRLs as BRL-name
My indexing system.
To shift the shading, simply rotate the sphere and save under a new name, then create a new BRL.
Change the color of the map simply use any of the items in COLOR>MAP menu. Palettes work also.
Try creating GRADIENTS from Palettes. Very unique effects.
Overlay the sphere with a Pattern.
To experiment is to be unique; use your imagination.