elsamuko/gimp). The original version of
the Photo Effects script is written in French,
but you can download an English version
from https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/
dmpop/photoeffects-en.scm. The script offers
several popular effects, including Vintage,
Orton, Fake HDR, Infrared and Tilt/Shift, and
some of these allow you to choose between
different ‘methods’ which produce varying
results. Although there are no explanations of
the methods or processes used by the scripts,
all you have to do is try them out to see the
effects they produce. The script dialog is
located under Filters > Photo Effects. Simply
select the effect you want from the Effect
drop-down list and specify any optional
parameters that you wish to apply. For
example, if you choose the Vintage effect, you
can enable the Vignettingoption and choose
one of the methods on offer. If you want the
script to flatten the final image (i.e., merge all
layers into one), tick the Flatten Image check
box before clicking the ‘OK’ button to apply
the effect.
The El Samuko Collection
The El Samuko collection offer no less than 29
effects for you to try, including advanced
scripts (such as Lomo) that offer a wide range
of adjustment parameters. These scripts are
not grouped in a single GIMPmenu, so you
sometimes have to search around a little to
find the one you want. The Lomo script, for
example, is tucked away in the Filters > Light
and Shadow menu, while the Photochrom
script is located in the Filters > Artistic menu.
However, each script in the elsamuko
collection has its own page on the project
website where you can find details of its
functionality and its location within the
program interface. The website also provides
sample photos to give you an impression of
each script’s effect.
Conclusion
The ability to extend GIMP’s default
functionality means that you can build an
entire photographic workflow around the
basic image editing and retouching
application. Enthusiast photographers will
really appreciate the UFRawplug-in, which
turns GIMPinto a complete RAW processing
tool. The hundreds of other scripts available
offer countless ways to tweak and enhance
your photos with very little effort. (jr)
Literature
[1]ˇGIMP Master Class, c’t Digital
Photography 2 (2011), p. 56 c
GIMP Add-ons | RAW Development- The Photo Effects script simulates several
popular artistic effects, including Vintage, HDR,
and Tilt/Shift. For certain effects, you can specify
different methods and additional options. - The El Samuko scripts can be used to
apply a wide range of effects to your
photos. The bundle comes with several
advanced scripts, including Lomo.