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Cthulhu ski-mask

Posted by drfrog Wed, 06 May 2009 16:53:10 GMT

Cthulhu ski-mask: " Typsie sez, 'My buddy Frank's wife Dianna whipped up a Cthulhu ski mask for him to wear at a recent costume party, and we were all amazed at the sheer blinding awesomeness of it. It even has a mouth-hole so that you can be an Elder God and still kick back a brewski (as pictured). We're trying to convince her to make more and sell them on Etsy.'

I'd wear one on the slopes!

Me and The Big Green C (Thanks, Typsie!)


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(Via Boing Boing.)

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Free Graphics Tutorials, Tomes and Tips For Mastering GIMP

Posted by drfrog Tue, 05 May 2009 20:18:19 GMT

Free Graphics Tutorials, Tomes and Tips For Mastering GIMP: "

GIMP, the GNU Image Manipulation Program, is a widely used and respected open source graphics program, especially attractive because it runs on Windows, the Mac and Linux. Originally created at U.C. Berkeley its interface and feature set run neck-and-neck with expensive proprietary graphics programs, and it has a huge community of developers and plug-in creators. The GIMP site has many useful resources for the application, and you can find an increasing number of ways to imbue GIMP with all the smarts of applications such as Photoshop. Here's our updated collection of great resources for GIMP, including instructions on using Photoshop filters with GIMP, a full-length free online book, and more.

Smashing Magazine has a good post about ways to tweak GIMP so it can replace Photoshop. As just one example, the PSPI plug-in from GIMP.org allows you to use the many plug-ins for Photoshop directly within GIMP. Likewise, GIMP comes with fewer brushes than Photoshop has, but you can max it out with slick brushes found at Blendfu.

Don't neglect the user manual. GIMP's user manuals are constantly updated, and available in many languages. You can download the manual here. 

 
There are many good books on GIMP, but you may very well find everything you need in the way of instruction in Grokking the GIMP. The book is available in a free HTML tarball in addition to a printed copy that you can buy. I highly recommend looking at the links in the contents. This free, online book takes you through layers, filters, resizing tips, masks, blending colors, case studies and way more than that. Many of the step-by-step, task-based tutorials will give you what you need to perform advanced tasks.

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One of the best aspects of GIMP is that it has a thriving community of plug-in developers. There are plug-ins for granular tasks such as new ways to edit images, plug-ins for more flexible graphics printing options, and more. The registry of plug-ins is here.

Keyboard shortcuts always come in handy with graphics programs, and many Photoshop users employ them. In the link at the bottom of this page, you'll find useful shortcuts for GIMP.

On GIMP's own site, you'll find many tutorials.  With them, you can create floating logos, learn how to do red eye removal in photos, make vignettes out of photos, and more. There are lots more community-driven and video tutorials at Gimp-Tutorials.net. Many of the tutorials there are complemented by useful comments and tips from readers. Also, try this collection of tutorials, and this one. 

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(Via OStatic blogs.)

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Apple rejects update to NIN app, Reznor responds | iLounge News

Posted by drfrog Tue, 05 May 2009 20:06:45 GMT

Apple rejects update to NIN app, Reznor responds | iLounge News: "After allowing the original and two subsequent updates through, Apple has rejected the latest version of Nine Inch Nails’ iPhone app, citing objectionable content. In a posting to the band’s forums, founder and sole official member Trent Reznor posted Apple’s notification email, which claims that the objectionable content was found in ‘The Downward Spiral.’ Reznor notes that the album of the same name is not available anywhere in the app, meaning Apple must be referring to a podcast that can be streamed to the app. Reznor’s response continues below. "

(Via .)

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