[Gimp-user] fuzzy around text

2010-09-28 Thread forums
>I'm new to Gimp and graphic design. I was able to create a logo with a >transparent background. However, when I convert to jpg gif or png and then >upload to my server (or insert into Word or PDF) it's fuzzy around the >letters. >Any idea what to do to keep it looking sharp and get rid of the fu

Re: [Gimp-user] fuzzy around text

2010-09-28 Thread Ofnuts
On 28/09/2010 20:01, for...@gimpusers.com wrote: >> I'm new to Gimp and graphic design. I was able to create a logo with a >> transparent background. However, when I convert to jpg gif or png and then >> upload to my server (or insert into Word or PDF) it's fuzzy around the >> letters. >> Any ide

Re: [Gimp-user] fuzzy around text

2010-09-28 Thread John Mills
Finally - one I may be able to answer .. Try scaling the image close to the size and resolution you expect to print _before_ you add the text. I believe the text is essentially bitmapped onto your image when you add it. If your printing implies a substantial enlargement you may be looking at th

Re: [Gimp-user] fuzzy around text

2010-09-28 Thread Jay Smith
On 09/28/2010 05:11 PM, John Mills wrote: > Finally - one I may be able to answer .. > > Try scaling the image close to the size and resolution you expect to print > _before_ you add the text. I believe the text is essentially bitmapped > onto your image when you add it. If your printing implies a

Re: [Gimp-user] Drawing a notice board

2010-09-28 Thread Paulo J. Matos
Chris Mohler writes: > On Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 2:49 PM, Paulo J. Matos wrote: >> I guess the harder part seems to be doing the cork part >> realistically. Any tips? > > Maybe check a texture site for a tileable image? A quick search turned up > this: > http://www.cgtextures.com/login.php?&texi

Re: [Gimp-user] fuzzy around text

2010-09-28 Thread Josh Bialkowski
> I'm new to Gimp and graphic design. I was able to create a logo with a > transparent background. However, when I convert to jpg gif or png and then > upload to my server (or insert into Word or PDF) it's fuzzy around the > letters. Scaling is one reason for the fuzziness, the second is compressi

Re: [Gimp-user] fuzzy around text

2010-09-28 Thread Ofnuts
On 28/09/2010 23:43, Josh Bialkowski wrote: >> I'm new to Gimp and graphic design. I was able to create a logo with a >> transparent background. However, when I convert to jpg gif or png and then >> upload to my server (or insert into Word or PDF) it's fuzzy around the >> letters. > Scaling is on

[Gimp-user] Can't scale photo

2010-09-28 Thread forums
I am trying to use the scale tool to enlarge a photo. When I increase the size the photo enlarges, but when I click the scale button to photo goes back to the original size and there is now extra white space. What could I be doing wrong? -- DJAustin (via gimpusers.com) ___