Apply the Lens Flare Effect to Images in the GIMP Application

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Video: Apply the Lens Flare Effect to Images in the GIMP Application

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You're watching VisiHow. In this tutorial, we're going to show you how to apply a "Lens Flare" effect to an image in GIMP in Windows 7.

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   You should have GIMP open and an image ready to use

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   For more information, refer to our tutorials on how to open GIMP and how to open existing documents in GIMP.

   

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   First, click "Filters" at the top left-hand side of the window

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   Then, move the cursor to "Light and Shadow"

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   Click "Lens Flare.." in the menu that appears

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   A dialogue box will appear with a preview of the image.

   

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   You can click and drag the preview or click the scrollbars and arrows to navigate the preview

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   If you cannot see the preview image, ensure that the "Preview" box inside the dialogue window is checked

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   You can also click the magnifying glass icons to zoom in and out

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   The lens flare is in the top-left corner by default.

   

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   You can change the position of the flare by clicking where you want it to be in the preview picture

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   You can also change the "X" and "Y" position values by typing the coordinates that you want in the boxes

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   Alternatively, you can click the arrows on the right of each box.

   

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    You can also click the units drop-down menu

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    Then, click the measurement units that you want to use. The size of the flare cannot be changed.

    

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    If you are satisfied with your settings, then press "OK" to apply them to your image

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    A green bar will appear to show that the changes are being applied.

    

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