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Quick Easy Batch Operations ? - BuckSkin - 01-25-2025
I hope I can explain this...
I have been using Photoshop Elements 7 for years.
95% of the images I run through Elements get one or two same operations and then get saved as both a PSD and a jpeg.
Now, this is why I have been investigating GIMP, the version I have is 2.10.34
When I save from Elements, much of my Metadata gets stripped and I have to meticulously replace it, especially iptc data and keyword tags.
When I export the same jpegs from GIMP, all of my Metadata remains intact save for GIMP stripping away the "Subject" in "Properties" and stripping away the embedded comment.
If I could get GIMP to perform my operations in quick batch form like I am able to with Elements, I would switch to using GIMP.
Here is my usual procedure:
I load a folder full of photos in Elements 7.
I may drag the Background layer of some photos on top of others while looking at all of them in tiles.
Then, I have a one-click batch process that duplicates the stamped-visible layer, adds High Pass Sharpen with Soft Light Mode and a layer mask, and then adds a Stamp-Visible layer on top of that.
Then, I have a one-click process that saves all open photos at once as PSD and saves them in a specified folder that does not change until I change it, even if the program is closed and reopened.
Then, I have another one-click process that saves them all as jpeg and saves them in a different specified folder.
Is it possible to duplicate this process in GIMP; and, if so, how ?
I have studied the manual and made several attempts at this and always give up in frustration.
I am using a Windows 7 Pro machine.
Thanks.
RE: Quick Easy Batch Operations ? - sallyanne - 01-26-2025
rich or ofnuts could probably give you a more concise answer but you can, once you do something repeat the process by using filters "repeat last" action in the same session or use a preset which you should be able to use even after you close down and reopen. You may need a script/plugin if you are wanting to do several actions on many photos though. If I remember correctly you can choose to save meta data etc as you export (in the small export window that comes up last of all) - Gives you a place to make a comment too.
RE: Quick Easy Batch Operations ? - rich2005 - 01-26-2025
Quote:Is it possible to duplicate this process in GIMP; and, if so, how ?
Starting at the end, Anything is possible, maybe not the same procedure as PS, and Gimp does not have a "macro" feature and writing a script-fu script or python plugin is not easy (regardless of what the Gimp developers say about script-fu)
Quote:I may drag the Background layer of some photos on top of others while looking at all of them in tiles.
Background layer in your context ? Is it a PSD file ? You can open several files in Gimp, but in single window mode They are not tiled. You can get all showing at once Windows menu -> Single-Window Mode toggle off. Not a nice stack of layers you might get in PS, you can drag and drop from image to image using the layers dock (or copy and paste)
This sequence quick examples: copy-paste - single window mode - multi-window mode https://i.imgur.com/osTo2MR.mp4
Quote:Then, I have a one-click batch process that duplicates the stamped-visible layer, adds High Pass Sharpen with Soft Light Mode and a layer mask, and then adds a Stamp-Visible layer on top of that.
First, what is a stamp-visible layer ? Sounds to me like a copy, need more information. High Pass Sharpen adds a new problem for a plugin. It is a GEGL function and not (easily) scriptable. Very much a by-hand operation
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You might look at the gmic_gimp_qt plugin http://www.gmic.eu Plenty sharpening filters, (no High-Pass) and it is possible to save a sequence of filters for use later.
Quote:Then, I have a one-click process that saves all open photos at once as PSD and saves them in a specified folder that does not change until I change it, even if the program is closed and reopened.
Then, I have another one-click process that saves them all as jpeg and saves them in a different specified folder.
Nothing I know of that exports all open images as PSD but there is one for jpeg see:
RE: Quick Easy Batch Operations ? - BuckSkin - 01-26-2025
A Stamp Visible Layer is a layer consisting of all visible layers in the layer stack.
Some programs call it Merge All Visible.
RE: Quick Easy Batch Operations ? - sallyanne - 01-26-2025
In the drop down menu of 'image' in the top menu there is a 'merge visible layers'.
RE: Quick Easy Batch Operations ? - denzjos - 01-27-2025
(01-26-2025, 11:02 PM)sallyanne Wrote: In the drop down menu of 'image' in the top menu there is a 'merge visible layers'.
Or right click in the layers dock : New from Visible
RE: Quick Easy Batch Operations ? - rich2005 - 01-28-2025
Quote:I may drag the Background layer of some photos on top of others while looking at all of them in tiles.
Then, I have a one-click batch process that duplicates the stamped-visible layer, adds High Pass Sharpen with Soft Light Mode and a layer mask, and then adds a Stamp-Visible layer on top of that. [/color]
In the spirit of Gimp and their users, while easy does not come into it, not imposible is there. Had a dabble last night.
In Gimp 2.10 making a simple plugin might look like the attached. It is very linear, the method much as described. It does use the Gimp g'mic plugin for high-pass. The gmic_gimp_qt plugin contains hundreds of filters and is a worthwhile addition. (I did try the Gimp GEGL high-pass but it defeated me, it has a mind-of-its own about layers).
Get gmic_gimp_qt from http://www.gmic.eu The Windows version has an installer.
unzip for_gmic.zip and put for_gmic.py in your plugins folder.
Not ideal for new users, a missing comma / bracket / wrong-or-missing parameter and a plugin does not work.
Edit: There is a Macro function in the timeline, but for Gimp 3.2 (or later) https://developer.gimp.org/core/roadmap/#macros-script-recording do not hold your breath.
Example as a quick animation: https://i.imgur.com/amVdHRx.mp4 Gives a small sharpening effect.