Use a Slur Effect on Image in the GIMP App

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You're watching VisiHow. In this tutorial, we're going to show you how to apply a "Slur" 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"

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   It's at the top left-hand side of the window.

   

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   Then, move the cursor to "Noise"

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   Click "Slur..." in the menu that appears

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

   

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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 click and drag the preview or click the scrollbars and arrows to navigate your preview

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   You can change the "Random seed" value

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   You can do it by typing the value in the box or by clicking the arrows on the right.

   

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   Then, change the "Randomization (%)"

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   You can do that by clicking and dragging the scrollbar or by simply typing the value that you want in the box on the right.

   

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   Next, you can change the "Repeat" value

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   Increase the value to increase the texture effect, which changes the initial image.

   

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    If you are satisfied with your settings, then click "OK"

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    This will apply them to the image. A green bar will appear at the bottom to show that the changes are being applied. This filter makes the image look as if it's melting. It is recommended to apply this filter on a layer that is next or above other layers; therefore, the comparison will be clearer.

    

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