11/20/09 - added 3 new options to the script:

Inverting of the gradient. For example, if the default gradient is selected, instead of orange, yellow, and red being at the bottom, they are now at the top. Works on every gradient. See example here: [link]

Add a cartoon effect to the flames: [link]

Add some of the GIMPressionist presets to the flames. See example here: [link]

You can add the cartoon and GIMPressionist settings to either the flame only or the final image....or not at all.

Installation Instructions:

Click on the Download link and a zip file will be saved to your computer. Double-click the zip file to open and inside you will see a text file called AnimatedFire.scm. Copy and paste the file to your GIMP scripts folder (ie....C:\Program Files\GIMP-2.X\share\gimp\2.0\scripts)

Then go to Xtns > Script-Fu > Refresh Scripts.

On an open image, go to Filters > Animation > Animated Fire... Set the parameters as desired and a new, animated flame image will be created for you personal enjoyment! Save as an animated gif.


This script is based on the tutorial found here:[link]

In addition to the new options briefly described above, the script has several other choices.

Script Options

If you create a layer with transparency around it (just like the text in the animated preview), you can tell the script to add it above the flames. This is the default option. Make sure you create the layer just like you want it and choose the desired blend mode.

You can also use a "mask" to cut the flames to a particular shape. Here's a link to the different mask options:

Transparency around the mask [link]

Background filled in with color around mask
[link]

In both cases, you need to choose a mask background color . In the transparency option, the mask background color will be used to reduce jagged edges. Pick a color that closely matches the background color of the webpage you're placing it on.

Mask example [link]

The mask doesn't have to be white on black. It can be white on a transparent background as well.

Other Examples

Blend mode set to overlay [link]

Using the "Gold" Gradient [link]

No gradient added, just a blend of the fg/bg colors [link]

Displacement option - moves the layer with the flames [link]

Let me know if you have any questions or problems, but I won't be responding right away as I'm still on break.

Take care.

Art