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Taking a REAL break this time!

Journal Entry: Sat Mar 29, 2008, 7:13 PM
  • Mood: Tired
  • Listening to: So long self - MercyME
  • Reading: guitar music and lessons
  • Watching: Life continue forward
  • Playing: Classic rock
  • Eating: Thai Chicken Salad with Thai Peanut Dressing
  • Drinking: Diet Sodas
Back in January I wrote a journal saying I would be taking a break for awhile. Well, I have a history of "quitting what I quit" and my break was short-lived....almost to the point of not even being a break. In fact, in that journal, I promised that I would post my final scripting tutorials and a tutorial for an Animated Eye in Art of Illusion. Well, I ended up focusing on getting them done and forgot all about my break. I posted the tutorials, just not here. If you would like to read them, you can do so by clicking on the links below (I'll eventually get them posted at dA):

GIMP Scripting 102a (Simple Toolbox Script): [link]
GIMP Script 102b (Simple Image Window Script): [link]
GIMP Scripting 103a (Satin Toolbox Script): [link]
GIMP Scripting 103b (Satin Image Script): [link]
Animated Eye in Art of Illusion 3D: [link]

I do promise to still offer a live scripting session if there's interest, but again that will be after my REAL break.

*In movie announcer-guy voice* "This time my break is for real." :D My daughter is in her senior year of high school and rounding the turn towards graduation. She and I need to spend as much time together as possible. My dad just retired from work and is spending some quality time with me and my family. Work has gotten crazy busy (in a good way). And, my graphic inspiration has hit an all-time low. Methinks it's time for some honest-to-goodness downtime!

I'm not going away permanently, but I won't be posting here much, if at all. In fact, I plan on being away until sometime this summer. Hopefully, I'll feel inspired again and can post something worthy of submitting.

I probably won't be answering questions either because once I start doing that, my break won't last. Anyone who has spent much time around me online knows I like to be helpful; I'm a sucker to help out anyone. But this time, I really need a break.

Best wishes to everyone and God bless!

Art

Devious Information

  • Current Age: 41
  • Current Residence: Florida
  • Interests: Playing guitar, music in general, hockey, GIMP, 3D
  • Favourite movie: Airplane!
  • Favourite band or musician: Too Numerous to Count
  • Favourite genre of music: Classic Rock
  • Favourite artist: Too many
  • Operating System: Windows XP
  • Skin of choice: Reptile Skin
  • Favourite game: Balderdash
  • Favourite cartoon character: Looney Tunes
  • Personal Quote: I'm the dad, it's my job, that's what they pay me to do.
  • Tools of the Trade: Duck/duct tape, eraser, crowbar, GIMP, Art of Illusion 3D

Devious Comments

~kdragon16:iconkdragon16: Mar 29, 2008, 2:43:00 PM
hey, could you give me a link to download a better gimp program? that would be nice.
~mandy1991:iconmandy1991: Mar 26, 2008, 7:03:10 PM
thank you very much when i tired to download it i couldnt because my computer could not find a program to open it with is there a specific program i must have to open GAP oh and kool tutorials by the way i have alot of them already and kool name :) and thanks again
*fence-post:iconfence-post: Mar 26, 2008, 7:07:00 AM
No problem! Glad to help out!

Art

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*fence-post:iconfence-post: Mar 26, 2008, 7:06:46 AM
You're very welcome!

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Yes, Art is my real name!

"I don't know about genius, I'd more say it was stupidity let loose...." Siminart

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*fence-post:iconfence-post: Mar 26, 2008, 7:06:35 AM
Thanks! Glad to be of help.

Art

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Yes, Art is my real name!

"I don't know about genius, I'd more say it was stupidity let loose...." Siminart

GIMP Dome ; Need Gimp Brushes? Check Here!
*fence-post:iconfence-post: Mar 26, 2008, 7:06:23 AM
They are not the same. GIMP is the main graphics program, which can do animations, but those are generally limited because you have to do each layer individually. The GIMP Animation Package (GAP) is an add-on which allows you to do larger, more sophisticated animations, because it can operate on many layers at once. You can download GAP here: [link] (the download link is about halfway down the page)

I have many animation tutorials in my gallery (some for GAP, some without). GAP can be a tough thing to learn, but don't let it scare you away. It is a very powerful tool.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Art

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Yes, Art is my real name!

"I don't know about genius, I'd more say it was stupidity let loose...." Siminart

GIMP Dome ; Need Gimp Brushes? Check Here!
~mandy1991:iconmandy1991: Mar 25, 2008, 5:17:49 PM Mood: Neutral
i have a question is gimp the same thing as the gimp animation package and also if its not where can i download it i have gimp version 2.4.5
~mcaeser:iconmcaeser: Mar 20, 2008, 7:56:04 PM
your tutorials and scripts are awesome.

o and art is an awesome name, especially for an artist...o, now i get it.
~Akmdavis:iconAkmdavis: Mar 18, 2008, 3:21:01 PM
Thanks u for all the help, a went to the forum and read ur tutorials!

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~MisterTreaT:iconMisterTreaT: Mar 15, 2008, 10:32:22 AM
Thank you fir the fav. sir...
*fence-post:iconfence-post: Mar 10, 2008, 7:08:58 AM
Well, each script works differently depending on what it's designed to do. For example, my animated rain scripts work simply on a whole layer to produce results, but a text script might require the user to either input text at the beginning of the script or work on an existing text layer. So, it's kinda hard to give a general explanation since each works differently.

The layer effects one has some good results, but it isn't a perfect match to PS.

Do you have a particular script you need help with?

Art

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Yes, Art is my real name!

"I don't know about genius, I'd more say it was stupidity let loose...." Siminart

GIMP Dome ; Need Gimp Brushes? Check Here!
*koolasapixels:iconkoolasapixels: Mar 7, 2008, 5:01:45 PM
Um..excuse me but do you know where I could learn to use Script-Fu in Gimp 2..?

>>> I'm not really fond of it and I just downloaded a script of the layer effects that was derived from photoshop.. :D
=aternity:iconaternity: Mar 5, 2008, 7:58:35 PM
hey random deviant!! :wave:

I'm just bored and having fun surfing with the "random deviant" link!
haha, nice gallery you have there! ^^

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*fence-post:iconfence-post: Mar 4, 2008, 5:30:35 AM
Thank you very much! Glad to be of help. Welcome to the wonderful world of GIMP. Let me know if you have any questions.

Art

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Yes, Art is my real name!

"I don't know about genius, I'd more say it was stupidity let loose...." Siminart

GIMP Dome ; Need Gimp Brushes? Check Here!
~MisterTreaT:iconMisterTreaT: Mar 2, 2008, 7:28:16 PM
Thank you for the fav sir.
~MuseofMemory:iconMuseofMemory: Feb 27, 2008, 3:53:49 PM
I :heart: your tutorials! I'm a GIMP beginner and they definitely help!

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*fence-post:iconfence-post: Feb 26, 2008, 6:26:07 AM
Hey, Man!

It's still going fine, but it's just shut down temporarily for "spring cleaning" :D

Art

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Yes, Art is my real name!

"I don't know about genius, I'd more say it was stupidity let loose...." Siminart

GIMP Dome ; Need Gimp Brushes? Check Here!
~BR7:iconBR7: Feb 26, 2008, 1:26:54 AM
Hello Fencepost :)
I was wondering if the gimpdome was down or no longer running?I tried viewing your tuts and all I get is a black screen.

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*fence-post:iconfence-post: Feb 24, 2008, 8:39:13 PM
I'm glad they're helping! As far as being a master.....well, I don't think 'master' is a good term, because I'm always learning. But, I do like to share what I've learned. :)

Art

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Yes, Art is my real name!

"I don't know about genius, I'd more say it was stupidity let loose...." Siminart

GIMP Dome ; Need Gimp Brushes? Check Here!
*fence-post:iconfence-post: Feb 24, 2008, 8:09:11 PM
Yes, I did. Sorry for not following up. Been away from the computer for most of the day and will be going to bed soon. I'll follow-up with you tomorrow.

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Yes, Art is my real name!

"I don't know about genius, I'd more say it was stupidity let loose...." Siminart

GIMP Dome ; Need Gimp Brushes? Check Here!
=photocomix-resources:iconphotocomix-resources: Feb 24, 2008, 6:07:03 PM
hy

did you get my message?
~antichange:iconantichange: Feb 19, 2008, 7:18:13 PM
Thanks for the :+fav:!!!

Btw i LOVE your scripts and tuts ... you are truely a master at the GIMP ;]
*fence-post:iconfence-post: Feb 13, 2008, 11:47:34 AM
Glad to help out!

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Yes, Art is my real name!

"I don't know about genius, I'd more say it was stupidity let loose...." Siminart

GIMP Dome ; Need Gimp Brushes? Check Here!
*fence-post:iconfence-post: Feb 13, 2008, 11:47:27 AM
You're welcome! It was a great piece.

Art

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Yes, Art is my real name!

"I don't know about genius, I'd more say it was stupidity let loose...." Siminart

GIMP Dome ; Need Gimp Brushes? Check Here!
~gigatwo:icongigatwo: Feb 11, 2008, 7:45:22 PM
Thanks a ton for the Fave Fence!