Hi guys,

I was wondering if you could give me some advice on how I could improve this image I am working on? I am trying to create a space scene with the planet on the verge of exploding.

I am by no means an expert. My trade is structural engineering, so I am very maths orientated, but I am enjoying myself with trying to create something half decent in Gimp. I think the image is okay. I guess perhaps I am trying to reach a level far beyond me.

Thus, some advice and constructive criticism  I would much appreciate.

Many thanks.

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When I first opened GIMP v 3.06.1 I started by using MediaDesigns colorization of  a  b/w image  as a guide.

I managed to successfully replicate the tutorial until I had created 4 layers with layer masks.When I came to the 5th layer/mask combination, I could not paint on the image -ie I could 

not see anything happening. I deleted the layer and its mask, andd tried again making sure I had the required palette -which I had constructed - was selected before I created the new 

layer.

This made no difference

As I am unsure as to troubleshooting I am at a loss to know how to proceed.

Also when I began the editing, a long list of palettes was available - this has now disappeared.

Is there an add-on for palettes?

The release of GIMP 3 opens up exciting opportunities to update and extend what plug-ins can do. So he
completely rewrote my GIMP 2 luminosity mask plug-in to take advantage of those new tools.
This new interactive luminosity masks GIMP plug-in lets you choose whether to focus on lights, midtones, or
darks. Then it opens a live preview and a dialog with sliders that allow you to fine-tune your luminosity mask.
That's a much more flexible approach than was available in GIMP 2.
https://www.chuckhenrich.com/gimp-intera...ity-masks/
Work with gimp 3.2.0-RC1 don't work yet with gimp 3.2.0-RC2. I've reported it to the author.

When I open a window such as Open, Open as Layers, etc., they keep coming up sorted Z-A. How can I get them to come up A-Z (like normal windows) and stay that way? Even when I select A-Z, then close the window, reopen still comes up Z-A.

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Did anyone used the old PanoTools gimp plugin from Helmut Dersch with gimp 2.10.38?  I tried it with gimp 2.10.38, get no errors when starting gimp but I could't find the plugin in the menu.   

https://www.panotools.org/dersch/

If you have the G'Mic-Qt plug-in, you can experiment with CLUT (Color Look Up Table) colors. You can find G'Mic-Qt here: https://gmic.eu/download.html
Use in G'Mic-Qt: Filters / G'Mic-Qt / Colors / Color Presets.
Free luts to download :
https://www.photoshoplus.fr/telecharger-luts-1/

trying to edit text in an image.   When I use the toolbox Clone tool, it creates this brush effect that I can't get rid of.   New to Gimp to just trying to get acquainted.   

   

Cursor turns into this 'brush' and can't get rid of it.  New to Gimp and want to edit images to get acquainted.   Tried using the toolbox and clone tool give me this.   Just can't go back to a plain cursor.  Cntrl-Z doesn't help.    

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Disclaimer:I have zero knowledge on GIMP and I'm using it only because it's the free alternative to Photoshop. 
So my problem is: I need to add an image to another file that is in Grayscale set in default. When I try to add an image, that Image to becomes gray too. How do I restore that image colors or prevent it from becoming gray?

I'd like to enable my Midi Fighter Twister (16 rotary encoders) to control certain GIMP parameters such as airbrush size, rate, flow; layer blending mode, opacity; mask visible/not, etc.

I am using GIMP 3.0.6 on an M1 Mac Mini running Tahoe 26.1

In      Preferences -> Input Controllers -> Configure Input Controller        I see a "MIDI" option, but there is no dropdown to choose a connected controller and I've tried a variety of names corresponding to the midi devices that are listed in Mac OS "Midi Audio Setup", e.g. ("Midi Fighter Twister", "IAC Driver").

The Midi Fighter Twister is connected and works properly in my DAW. 

Does anyone have any tips on this issue?

Thanks!