GIMP 2.10 Layer Mask Tutorial

In this video tutorial, I will show you how to create a shark in a light bulb using GIMP layer masks.

In this tutorial you will learn how to:

• Download free stock images
• Add a guideline in GIMP
• Rotate an image in GIMP
• Create new layers
• Use the GIMP rectangle section tool
• Learn how to crop to a selection
• Rename layers for future reference
• Use the magic wand tool to quickly remove a background
• Use the paintbrush to ease specific content
• Zoom into images
• Import new images to layers
• Adding image alpha channel
• Create a layer mask / black full-transparency
• Adjust layer mask overlay using the move tool
• Use a paintbrush to edit content in the layer mask
• Import another image to a new layer
• Reduce opacity
• Resize an image using the scale tool
• Create a new layer mask
• Edit layer mask to add and remove content
• Add a drop shadow / Gaussian blur
• Merage image layers
• Duplicate layer to mirror effect
• Edit the image using the uniform transform tool
• Reduce the opacity of the mirror image
• Add a gradient background
• Add a glow effect using a Gaussian blur effect
• Export the final image in jpg file format

Tutorial summary: We will use various free images, GIMP layers and GIMP layer masks to create artwork.

Download image: https://pixabay.com/en/shark-sea-ocean-blue-predator-2102330/

Download image: https://pixabay.com/en/wave-water-surf-ocean-sea-spray-3473335/

Download image: https://pixabay.com/en/lightbulb-bulb-light-idea-energy-1875255/