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Objective: Use the clone tool cloneto add two extra butterflys to the picture

Procedure:

  • The clone tool cloneis used to copy information from one part of a picture to another. It is often used to hide something you dont like or to fill in a gap or imperfection in a photo.
  • Open GIMP - Click file and new
  • Click Template and 800X600
  • Right click on the picture of the butterflys. In GIMP click edit and paste.
  • Click on the clone brush cloneThe clone brush works by selecting an anchor point. Move the mouse to one of the butterflys that you would like to copy, then press the Ctrl Key and click. Select the Circle Fuzzy (19) brush, then move the cursor to the area of the photo where you would like to add the butterfly.
  • Press and hold the left mouse button down, and move the mouse over the new area.
  • Duplicate this process, and select different anchor points as needed
  • Experiment with the zoom, and and the brush size
butterflys