GIMP tools - BDA

GIMP 260
If checked, the Keep selection checkbox specifies that when the filter is applied
to the selected area, it must remain selected because otherwise the selection
disappears;
If checked, the Separate layer checkbox specifies that the filter is applied to a
separate layer;
If checked, the Use current gradient checkbox specifies that the same gradient
will be used for a lava ornament as set for Blend Tool;
4. Once all parameters are set, press OK;
TASK. Open image lava1.jpg and apply the filter to craters (1, 2, 3) where the Seed
parameter =1, the size of ornament curls equals to 10, the lines of ornament curls are
not rough (4), three colours are mixed to picture lava – black, red and yellow; once the
filter is applied, the image is placed on a separate layer, and the selection of the
selected areas disappears.
1. Open image lava1.jpg;
2. In the Toolbox bar press Zoom Tool and double click the mouse cursor on
the image to enlarge it for a more convenient selection of craters;
3. In the Toolbox bar press Free Select Tool . Select the first crater;
4. Press the Shift key on the keyboard and hold it down while selecting the second
crater (the Shift key performs the additional action, i.e. it adds the second
selection to the first selection). Press Shift again and start selecting the third
crater; tree branches apparent in certain places must remain. Divide the
selection, i.e. select each part by holding down the Shift key;