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Key Modifiers
The following key modifiers are connected to paint tools:
Each brush tool responds differently when the ctrl key is pressed.
Ð ÐIt functions as “colour picker” mode and changes the foreground colour of the Pencil, Paintbrush,
Airbrush, Ink Tool, and Eraser tools to match the colour of the active layer.
Ctrl
Ð ÐIn the clone painting tool, it alternates between the copy’s reference point and the original image.
Ð ÐThe control key toggles between blur and sharpen modes for the Convolve tool and between dodging and
burning for the Dodge/Burn tool.
Ð ÐWhen using brush tools, holding down the Shift key causes the tool to enter straight line mode.
Shift
Ð ÐShift key is constantly pressed to construct line segments once the beginning point is first selected and clicked.
Ctrl + Shift Ð ÐIn order to draw precise horizontal, vertical, or diagonal lines across the objects in the image, it switches
the tool into limited straight-line mode. The angle between two succeeding lines can be controlled using it.
Communication
Creativity
Video Session
Scan the QR code or visit the following link to watch the videos:
GIMP in Less Than 10 Minutes: Beginners Guide—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L_MMU22bAw
Learning GIMP: TOOLBOX—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf1Y-GFyo8U
Gimp Lesson 3 | Changing and Selecting Color—
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRH6lNLE2M4
After watching the above videos. Open a new file in GIMP and draw a Smiley face in GIMP using various colours and tools.
Paintbrush Tool
Paintbrush tool is used to draw brush strokes to give an effect of painting to the image. The Paintbrush tool shows
various options. For example, Opacity option is used to increase or decrease the transparency of the brush color. Low
number indicates transparency and high number indicates opaqueness.
To use Opacity option, follow steps given below:
Step 1: Choose a colour for your Paintbrush by adjusting the gradient sliders.
Step 2: Choose the type of Brush from the Brushes tab.
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