Comic Lettering in GIMP

KJackson50 · **Joined:** Jun 30, 2015 **Posts:** 3

GIMP Version: 2.8.14
Operating System: Linux
OS Version: Ubuntu 14.04
GIMP Experience: Basic Level

Hey guys,

I apologize if there are threads or how-tos on the subject. I'm currently lettering my first comic book through GIMP. I'm pretty good with creating basic oval speech bubbles, but I was wondering if anyone knew how to make other speech bubbles like (thought bubbles, angry bubbles, etc...). Also I was having a hard time trying to figure out how to make sound effects, for example "SCREEEECH" in big bold letters, or on a path.

If anyone can point me in the right direction, or have any advice It'd be much appreciated.

Thanks

2-ton · **Posted:** Tue Jun 30, 2015 10:29 pm **(#2)**

There is a script called text along path for lettering or you can use a brush to free-hand your sound effect words, there are brushes for different speech bubbles if you do not want to make your own. I do not do comics myself, so only can think of basic solutions.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16180

Try this one.

http://gimpscripts.com/2012/10/comix-text-bubble/

David-C · **Joined:** Jan 31, 2015 **Posts:** 146

Here's some good manual tutorials for comics and speech bubbles:

https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/GIMP/Add_Speech_Bubbles_to_a_Comic_Strip

http://www.gimptalk.com/index.php?/topic/49450-tutorial-comic-making-using-mypaint-gimp-and-inkscape/

Here's a pack of Script-fu's that have some text and thought bubble creation scripts, where you can define the size, ink thickness etc...Once installed, you'll find them under the "Script-fu ---> Create new" menu:

http://www.webupd8.org/2012/05/download-gimp-28-script-fus-pack-more.html

ofnuts · **Joined:** Oct 25, 2010 **Posts:** 4812

Typically, you create the text, then Layer>Text>Text to path, and distort the path with the transform tools (here, perspective plus shear), then obtain a selection from the resulting path and bucket-fill it. For more advanced effects, there is SaulGoode's Warp Text" script

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KJackson50 · **Joined:** Jun 30, 2015 **Posts:** 3

Wow thanks for response guys! I will try everything when I get home and let you know how it went. I'm not familiar with scripts on GIMP but I'm assuming there is a how-to somewhere on this site.

GnuTux · **Posted:** Wed Jul 01, 2015 3:42 pm **(#7)**

There is a Comix Bubble Script located here and a Comix Text Bubble script located here.

Also, here are a few tutorials.

Making Comics with GIMP - Speech Bubbles

Making Comics with GIMP - Panels and Gutters

Making Comics with GIMP - Page Setup