10-30-2017, 08:17 AM
(10-29-2017, 08:31 PM)lori17 Wrote: i have created another layer, pasted a pic - can move it but cannot get it smaller.
have given it an oval effect too but can't see where to crop or shape.
hmmmm the more i learn the more i want to try.....
...will continue tomorrow.
Scaling the superimposed image - both in-place or pre-scaling was covered in that little video:
this one: https://youtu.be/LU4OSRBW4G4
To give the image an oval shape:
First the image needs transparency Layer -> Transparency -> Add Alpha Channel (if greyed-out one already exists)
Make a elliptical selection using the select tool.
Invert the selection Select -> Invert
Cut the selection. Edit -> Cut
That gives a hard edge, for a faded edge
Make the selection then Invert the selection then Select -> Feather (with a suitable value)
Then cut the selection.
examples: https://i.imgur.com/265bwV3.jpg
The same applies for rectangular selection
and free selections 