On Tue, 2 Oct 2007 18:32:02 +0200 Frank Lanitz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've got a small problem with creating splash screens for grub with > my GIMP. I need to create a file *.xpm.gz with this things: > > Basic instructions: > * xpm file format > * 640x480 > * 14 colors only > > and I have no idea, how to mange it. Any hints? ;)
XPM format: Simple - just save the file with an extension of .xpm. In the Save As dialog make sure the Select File Type option says "(By Extension)" next to it. 640x480: When you start to create your image, create a canvas of that size (File->New). Alternatively, scale your canvas to that size before saving (though this will likely distort the image a bit, especially when you only have 14 colors to work with). 14 colors: After you create your 640x80 canvas, draw or paint your image, then before you save it convert it to an Indexed Mode image (Image->Mode->Indexed). In the Indexed Color Conversion dialog that opens, choose "Generate Optimum Palette" and set the maximum number of colors to 14. Note that the conversion from RGB to Indexed format may distort your image, especially if you try to use gradients or lots of anti-aliased text over multicolor backgrounds. Try to keep the Grub image simple - a solid colored background with text and maybe a simple cartoonish logo (cartoonish in order to keep the color count down). -- Michael J. Hammel Senior Software Engineer [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://graphics-muse.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Decafalon (n.): The grueling event of getting through the day consuming only things that are good for you. _______________________________________________ Gimp-user mailing list Gimp-user@lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU https://lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
