Sunday, November 3, 2013

Letter to Symbol Reflection

While using Gimp, what was most frustrating aspect of the program and/or project? (Ex. Gimp Tools, translating sketch to design, creating transitional layers, etc.)  

I think the most frustrating part for me was learning to use the program and all of its functions. I don't have much experience with Gimp and because of this, it took me a while to really get to what I was trying to make. Another aspect I found frustrating was trying to really create what I drew on my post its onto Gimp because I tried to make it as detailed and as perfect as I could without really noticing how much time I had to finish it. Due to this I started to rush myself a bit towards the end creating some images that aren't as great as they could have been. At one point, I also found myself wanting to change my idea as I thought it was nearly impossible to create what I had in mind on Gimp, but I decided not to, as I realized I didn't have enough time to change it, so I continued and finished with what I started with.

After completing the project, which Gimp tools do you feel most confident in using? Explain why. 

I would say that I am pretty confident in using the path tool. This is because I used the path tool for all of my images to create the curves needed. I wouldn't say that I am perfect at it, but I do know how to use it pretty well, such as clicking on the end to change the size or shape, moving the curves around the page, and dragging it onto the other side of the paper to create a symmetrical image of what I originally created with it. I know that there are many more things that can be done with it, but as of right now I do not know them, but I would say I have a good idea of how I should be using it.

Which Gimp Tool do you wish you were better at using?   Explain why. 

I have no specific tool which I wish I am better at using as I haven't gone through all of the tools on Gimp yet. But, I do hope that I get to test it around and play with it more so that I know which tools I can improve on for next time.
However, the layers on Gimp confuses me and I would like to learn how that really works as I find it really different from when I used Photoshop.

What would you like to create with Gimp next?
 *If you do not like Gimp then asnwer the following: What kind of projects/artwork will Gimp be most useful?  Explain why.

I would like to know how to add in other photos or images onto a background which I already have. I'm not sure if it is part of the layers, but if so, I would like to learn how to do it.

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