Create Quick Mask in GIMP

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Video: Create Quick Mask in GIMP

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You're watching VisiHow. In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to create a quick mask in GIMP in Windows 7.

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   You should have GIMP open and an image ready to use

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   You can refer to our other tutorials to find out exactly how to do that.

   

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   First, click a selection tool, either the rectangle or ellipse

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   Select the area you want to work with on your image

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   Once selected, a moving dotted outline will appear around the area.

   

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   If "Toolbox" is on the left side, blocking the main window, then click the "Toolbox" window border and drag to move it out of the way

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   In the bottom-left corner of the main window, click a very small dotted square

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   It is the "Toggle Quick Mask on/off" button. It is next to the arrow that lets you move the canvas to the left. A red border will appear around the area that you have selected. The red border will not be manipulated when you apply changes to the image.

   

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   For example, click "Effects"

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   Move the cursor to "Distorts" and click "Waves..." Then, click "OK". The effect will be applied to the white area. There are other VisiHow videos with filters.

   

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