I was wondering how you guys photo chop some pics. How much is the software, cheapest way to chop, easiest way...I would like to get into this and really dont know where to start. Thanks, corey

Hey smoked check out this thread! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=218706

I downloaded gimp and have been using it, I did not download the instructions so it's been a guessing game with me but it seems to do the job.

very cool. downloaded it and now its making me mad cause I dont know how to use any of it. can anyone even tell me the basics...lowering, wheel change...etc

If you go to the Gimp website and click on turtorials, it looks like they have stuff for all skill levels. Start with some simple stuff and practice practice practice. Its like anything else, you need to get the feel of it. Open a pic and start using the tools just to see what they do. Even if the tutorials arent car related Im sure you can apply it to the stuff you wanna do. Oh and be sure to post pictures of your first trys...its fun to watch =)

I'll be sure to do that. Im excited to get started but it will have to wait til another day.

Hey smoked, hows the program treating you?

rough...can't seem to figure this stuff out. Im 19 but I I harldy ever use computers so its giving me some trouble...lol.

Just stay with it, you get it.

:fry: the little guy represents my computer after trying to use gimp. I cant seem to figure out how to do anything and it is very frustrating!!!

:fry: the little guy represents my computer after trying to use gimp. I cant seem to figure out how to do anything and it is very frustrating!!!

Gimp is counter-intuitive in the worst possible way. However... free definitely beats the cost of pshop. Stick with it.

does gimp have a "magnetic lasso"? the freehand one makes it really jumpy and it doesnt look smooth. Just curious.
724x4a/cchevy

does gimp have a "magnetic lasso"? the freehand one makes it really jumpy and it doesnt look smooth. Just curious.
724x4a/cchevy

I don't think it does. I've had it for about two weeks and haven't found one yet. Check out the last page in my car domain to see a few I've done(last three pics.)

for basics on photoshopping, i lived on www.photoshopchop.com for about 2 years. i learned alot check it out