Thanks Once again for a great and helpful tutorial. Today I was making up some really cool (If I say so myself ) scrapbook backgrounds and needed to find out how to do some wavy text. So was a happy happy person to find your tutorial. As always easy to understand so had to say THANKYOU !!!!!! a life saver again.... Keep up the good work you do for all of us out here. Take Care..
People people people, he ISNT 10 years old nor is he a small brat, LOOK AT THE DATE this WAS POSTED ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ such IQ from the public of the worldwide web, jeez. he did his best not his fault you failed NOT to listen. or missed any steps. there's tons of tutorials on youtube, hes not the only one duh.
@Laszroth right and everyone who watched this watched another tutorial that actually explains what to do unlike this piece of shit, what are you his mother?
@nwchance and you are a moron, have you NOT look at the date? (march 19, 2009) by that time he WAS a kid...not now so please do not derespect someone by their voice or their looks, you are not perfect yourself.
As much as I love your demonstrations and your knowledge of GIMP is tremendous, my only question is: "Is there any way you could SLOW down just a bit?
I realize that there is much to be done in a short time, but like some have said a person can get car sick trying to follow you around.
Other than that I do sincerely wish to thank you for all of your videos. It has been of great help as I can learn better from seeing than from reading how something is done!
wow. i needed nausea medication while watching this. other than the severe motion sickness it's an okay monkey see monkey do video ... if the monkey can keep up visually speaking. : )
@Krowe2020 ps. i did subscribe b/c i'm wondering if the rest of your videos move as quickly.... curiosity ... did what to the cat?? lol kidding ... i do appreciate your making videos at least ~ it's certainly more than i can say.
You need to learn the difference between a tutorial and a demonstration, you skipped multiple (important) steps, the camera moves too fast, you assume people know too much and the list goes on. 0 out of 5 in terms of helpfulness since I basically had to teach myself how to do this, god help someone who's never used photoshop trying to learn from this "tutorial".
@CTTMOGK & YOU need to learn respect, he did his best not HIS fault you fail to learn....even a simple MONKEY to do this...compared to photo GIMP is easy and user friendly..photoshop has more con's than pros i should know because i TRIED photoshit...i mean photoshop..i trashed it over gimp...enough said.
no doubt you know gimp well good for you but i will be looking to learn from someone else because you go so fast its like you are trying to teach only those at your level. good luck
I appreciate your teaching, but you move around the screen too quickly. The screen was moving around all over the place - it made me dizzy - not to mention confused of what you were doing and what button you were going to click on. Also you talked too fast. This would be good I'm sure if you would talk slower, move your courser slower and be more precise to exactly where you are going to point (do not search and point/click). Take it step by step - SLOWLY! Thank You
Im sure this is a really stupid question with an obvious answer but why does it have a weird perspective thing going on? How do I get rid of the erspective and just make normal curved text? It seems such an easy thing to do but I cannot do itttttt :/
I had to watch this several times, and write down the steps. Too much is assumed that you know (I figure it out), the camera jumps too much and it's hard to see what he's doing, he makes mistakes which add to the confusion. But it's free. And at least, although he speaks fast, he's understandable. However, there's no competition. This video is the only one I could find on the topic. It's unnecessarily time-wasting because of skipping steps. Tutorials are not this "kid's" strength.
@GeishaBoiTv1 It's a YouTube video online...You're welcome to watch it over and over again and even pause it. Even if the tutor talks fast, you should be able to get the information by watching the video several times. Honestly, that's what I had to do. I don't think it's a big deal. Pause, rewind, repeat...that should help you to learn the information.
@FuZExGamers I'm certainly no GIMP expert but I think if you make a separate layer for each thing you are adding to the image, you should be able to move a layer around without moving all the other layers with it. Like the video said, make a separate layer for your text...Don't put the text on your base layer (the base layer is the background image). Like I said, I'm no expert; I'm pretty new to GIMP, but I think using layers might solve your problem.
I tried it on top of a picture but when I tried moving it around it moved the picture around. Sometimes only the text moved but I don't know what I was doing. Also once I've created the curved text I can't reshape the curving to fit the text where I want.
Whenever I do the Text to path step, I'm left with two purple lines that trace to the upper left corner of the image, and when I fill in the text, that fills in as well. What am I doing wrong?
@desumavis I think I got it. If the text is too big, or if it runs off of the path due to its length, GIMP will place it to the upper corner or something. That's what creates those lines. Make sure your path is long enough for your text, or use spaces to align it where you want on the path.
this was very hard to follow. Def not for the intermediate user and basics should just stay away! You did a great job with bending the test and you are super fast...but this video is NOT for most users. Thanks anyway..
if someone now how to get everything colored black in gimp... i mean the the helplines and the background and the layer menu. mine is white. pleas help me
When I use text along path it make the text above the path, not on it like it need it. It's like floating like 200 pxls away from the path. What am I doing wrong?
why is it whenever i do it ok im doing everything right but when i want to color it...the outline of the path is still vissible making the text color look all weird ya know? is there a way to take that off or do i have to manually do it?
When this video started I though, but this isn't the "Hotforwords" channel :D now the intro is changed but if you seach her old intro you will notice it too..
there is a "rotate" tool. look for a tool that looks like a blue square, with another blue square tilted in front of it and two white arrows showing the rotation direction.
This would help if watch it didn't make me puke.
sortilegus 2 days ago
Thanks Once again for a great and helpful tutorial. Today I was making up some really cool (If I say so myself ) scrapbook backgrounds and needed to find out how to do some wavy text. So was a happy happy person to find your tutorial. As always easy to understand so had to say THANKYOU !!!!!! a life saver again.... Keep up the good work you do for all of us out here. Take Care..
candoitnow1 5 days ago
I was the person who bombed with 4 messages to make this tutorial :D
Suomipoika95 1 week ago
IQ...Do you even know what that means...and your opinion is the only valid opinion...in YOUR opinion...moron.
nwchance 1 week ago
People people people, he ISNT 10 years old nor is he a small brat, LOOK AT THE DATE this WAS POSTED ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ such IQ from the public of the worldwide web, jeez. he did his best not his fault you failed NOT to listen. or missed any steps. there's tons of tutorials on youtube, hes not the only one duh.
Laszroth 1 week ago
@Laszroth right and everyone who watched this watched another tutorial that actually explains what to do unlike this piece of shit, what are you his mother?
CTTMOGK 1 week ago
Wow, Really? This person sounds like he is 10 years old and needs a seditive. Why even bother listening to him/her. A waste of time.
nwchance 1 week ago
@nwchance
looks like you need a sedative mate. Relax. He did a great job and explained this very well.
CaelaCutie808 1 week ago
@nwchance and you are a moron, have you NOT look at the date? (march 19, 2009) by that time he WAS a kid...not now so please do not derespect someone by their voice or their looks, you are not perfect yourself.
Laszroth 1 week ago
Thanks!
blanc10 2 weeks ago
Thanks :3 Really helped me !
Dawid4Real 2 weeks ago
GimpKnowHow,
As much as I love your demonstrations and your knowledge of GIMP is tremendous, my only question is: "Is there any way you could SLOW down just a bit?
I realize that there is much to be done in a short time, but like some have said a person can get car sick trying to follow you around.
Other than that I do sincerely wish to thank you for all of your videos. It has been of great help as I can learn better from seeing than from reading how something is done!
Songdog12 2 weeks ago
wow. i needed nausea medication while watching this. other than the severe motion sickness it's an okay monkey see monkey do video ... if the monkey can keep up visually speaking. : )
Krowe2020 3 weeks ago
@Krowe2020 ps. i did subscribe b/c i'm wondering if the rest of your videos move as quickly.... curiosity ... did what to the cat?? lol kidding ... i do appreciate your making videos at least ~ it's certainly more than i can say.
Krowe2020 3 weeks ago
Thank you so much! This helped me design a custom bottle cap for my homebrew beer! :)
tim78704 3 weeks ago
You need to learn the difference between a tutorial and a demonstration, you skipped multiple (important) steps, the camera moves too fast, you assume people know too much and the list goes on. 0 out of 5 in terms of helpfulness since I basically had to teach myself how to do this, god help someone who's never used photoshop trying to learn from this "tutorial".
CTTMOGK 3 weeks ago
@CTTMOGK LOL photoshop blows.
Laszroth 2 weeks ago
@CTTMOGK & YOU need to learn respect, he did his best not HIS fault you fail to learn....even a simple MONKEY to do this...compared to photo GIMP is easy and user friendly..photoshop has more con's than pros i should know because i TRIED photoshit...i mean photoshop..i trashed it over gimp...enough said.
Laszroth 1 week ago
@Laszroth Stop whining bitch.
CTTMOGK 1 week ago
I couldn't even pay attention to the video because of the intro of it xD It's the same music Hotforwords uses XD bahahaha
datonyanicole 3 weeks ago
by the way good video what program you use to make your videos?
Alexlopezgaytan 1 month ago
Thanks GKH. Glad I've discovered your videos. Can't wait to learn more.
kkbrough 1 month ago
how did you get your gimp windows to look like that.I want my gimp windows to look like yours..tell me how please.
Lisadonavon2010 2 months ago
Very helpful! (:
abeardedpig 2 months ago
Nice one, thanks.
aniakovas 2 months ago
Thanks for the help. I probably won't remember how to do it again, but it really helped me today. :)
jGazMom 2 months ago
Very to-the-point. I like it.
LordZabujca 2 months ago
no doubt you know gimp well good for you but i will be looking to learn from someone else because you go so fast its like you are trying to teach only those at your level. good luck
REIGNCLEARY 2 months ago
I feel stupid when learning things from a minor ._. GJ, like your tutorials GimpKnowHow ;)
Druidianna 3 months ago
Super useful, with a lot more versatility than distort. Thanks for putting this together, really saved my bacon on a deadline
prcizmadia 3 months ago
Why not just Use the Curve Bend tool for more precision? Under filter> Distort
IVirOrfeo 4 months ago
how do you put your text in a perfect circle?
Can anybody please help me out?
Or how do you create a complete circle path?
AR1G3 4 months ago
I think it is a great tutorial and this guy is very talented.
Ruttenpapa 4 months ago
I appreciate your teaching, but you move around the screen too quickly. The screen was moving around all over the place - it made me dizzy - not to mention confused of what you were doing and what button you were going to click on. Also you talked too fast. This would be good I'm sure if you would talk slower, move your courser slower and be more precise to exactly where you are going to point (do not search and point/click). Take it step by step - SLOWLY! Thank You
jabjab6156 5 months ago
Im sure this is a really stupid question with an obvious answer but why does it have a weird perspective thing going on? How do I get rid of the erspective and just make normal curved text? It seems such an easy thing to do but I cannot do itttttt :/
Zefling23 5 months ago
@Zefling23 filtes, distorts, curve bend
lews101 4 months ago
I had to watch this several times, and write down the steps. Too much is assumed that you know (I figure it out), the camera jumps too much and it's hard to see what he's doing, he makes mistakes which add to the confusion. But it's free. And at least, although he speaks fast, he's understandable. However, there's no competition. This video is the only one I could find on the topic. It's unnecessarily time-wasting because of skipping steps. Tutorials are not this "kid's" strength.
Enoughtodo 5 months ago
how do you get rid of the selection once done
SkillzKillzChillz 6 months ago
Got way lost on how to delete the original writing. I got the curved one i want but the original one is still on there.
jamier1306 6 months ago
@jamier1306 you have to create a new layer, he does it at 2:06
Mattd547 6 months ago
Damn kid your good. lol
uncletwinkletoes123 7 months ago
Thanks buddy... helped a lot !
loicprenevost 7 months ago
Thanks! I *heart* GIMP, but it's not that user-intuitive. I knew the answer had to be something easy, and it was!
JoJeromeMP 7 months ago
Thanks a million!
UTubeSmurf 7 months ago
This helped out BIG-TIME!!! Thankx alot
53Spawn 7 months ago
thank you
ptannjr 9 months ago
0:25 WoW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! \m/
fr4nzable 9 months ago
WICKED im gonna try this :D
Gimp3r 9 months ago
Wow your names GimpKnowHOw your parents didnt have a choice, now did they.
AsthmaticToast 9 months ago
Thanks, subbed
mrjimmyos 9 months ago
how bout making text cicular?
greewdew 10 months ago
Is there any way to add a black border to the text once curved?
vedder316 10 months ago
Thanks for the video, very helpful and to the point. Thanks again! :3
Rockingirl92 11 months ago
KUPAL KA!
moronano 1 year ago
What version of GIMP is this?
It looks a little different than v2.6, for example in v2.6 you don't have to add a Paths tab because there is a tab for Paths already by default.
Just wondering which version of GIMP you were using for this video.
totallyfrozen 1 year ago
nice vid intro did u use sony vegas
KapnWaffles 1 year ago
why in the fuck are you talking so damn fast omg we're learning not pro's wtf...
GeishaBoiTv1 1 year ago
@GeishaBoiTv1 It's a YouTube video online...You're welcome to watch it over and over again and even pause it. Even if the tutor talks fast, you should be able to get the information by watching the video several times. Honestly, that's what I had to do. I don't think it's a big deal. Pause, rewind, repeat...that should help you to learn the information.
totallyfrozen 1 year ago
when i try to move it it takes the background with it. I need help please.
FuZExGamers 1 year ago
@FuZExGamers I'm certainly no GIMP expert but I think if you make a separate layer for each thing you are adding to the image, you should be able to move a layer around without moving all the other layers with it. Like the video said, make a separate layer for your text...Don't put the text on your base layer (the base layer is the background image). Like I said, I'm no expert; I'm pretty new to GIMP, but I think using layers might solve your problem.
totallyfrozen 1 year ago
ok I get how to place but I dont know how to move it into a spot I want...
SeeraAnne 1 year ago
Thank you very much!!! I love your video. Intelligent boy.
hafizmuar 1 year ago
I tried it on top of a picture but when I tried moving it around it moved the picture around. Sometimes only the text moved but I don't know what I was doing. Also once I've created the curved text I can't reshape the curving to fit the text where I want.
TheGodOfPegana 1 year ago
You sound very young. How humbling to have a teacher younger than me. I've been struggling with this effect, I'm going to try again!
TheGodOfPegana 1 year ago
makes me want a Mac...nice screen look I am going to try this. BRB
MadelineWoe 1 year ago
I feel that we should save the "J" sound for the letter J. The letter "G" should have a G sound.
I understand that we live in a careless, sloppy era when people don't care about anything.
1Fireskull 1 year ago
Whenever I do the Text to path step, I'm left with two purple lines that trace to the upper left corner of the image, and when I fill in the text, that fills in as well. What am I doing wrong?
Grammaton485 1 year ago
@Grammaton485
me too, same problem, though not every time. would love to know how I am doing this--or rather why it happens!
desumavis 1 year ago
@desumavis I think I got it. If the text is too big, or if it runs off of the path due to its length, GIMP will place it to the upper corner or something. That's what creates those lines. Make sure your path is long enough for your text, or use spaces to align it where you want on the path.
Grammaton485 1 year ago
That's a great tutorial, thanks for the help. I need to learn how to arch text, a bit different than curving. Is this possible?
Keener75 1 year ago
That's a great tutorial, thanks for the help. I need to learn how to arch text, a bit different than curving. Is this possible?
Keener75 1 year ago
very helpful thx
DroneFST 1 year ago
Most of the younger people's voices I cant stand for two seconds in tutorials, but for whatever reason yours makes me feel so safe and informed.
Keep it up
peniosasdasd 1 year ago
Thank you so much!
IMBFire92 1 year ago
you do it too fast!!!
ShortlistTV 1 year ago
JIMP xD
grty1426 1 year ago
how do i rate 5 thumbs?
pupustinki 1 year ago
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Thanks buddy, quick and easy.
TopherWiles 1 year ago
Thanks buddy, quick and easy.
TopherWiles 1 year ago
I cant thank you enough!
JasonWrightsArt 1 year ago
Very impressively done! Thanks.
BobbyRCane 1 year ago
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ArmchairAviator 1 year ago
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ArmchairAviator 1 year ago
wuts the song in the ending :O
xXBboyiceXx 1 year ago
how do I change the direction of the curve? so that the curve is under the circle instead of on top.
javaholic5 1 year ago
@javaholic5 Just change the direction of your path. Instead of pulling it up, push it down.
ChoosingFate 1 year ago
thanks
CSStrikerSC 1 year ago
oh god, youre 13 and youreteaching to me. World runs fast.
Anyway thanks.
HAPPYBEARSOLUTIONS 1 year ago
thanmks!!
TheDuschRadio 1 year ago
how do you make bubble letters?
DJDrumrolls 1 year ago
Is there a way to edit the curved text after you've placed it on the path? I can't seem to adjust it :(
asymptote9x 1 year ago
@asymptote9x no you can't :(
TheMrboyz1234 1 year ago
Lousy teacher - please redo your videos when you screw up.
kierondec 1 year ago
this was very hard to follow. Def not for the intermediate user and basics should just stay away! You did a great job with bending the test and you are super fast...but this video is NOT for most users. Thanks anyway..
shay3624 1 year ago
bad teacher....
v11cafe 1 year ago
thanks for the help o:
Cynical0range 1 year ago
ok when i click on the TEXT ALONG PATH button my text layer appears curved but it's way off from ware my curved line is. any help?
RandomKillingMachine 1 year ago
What's your computer's theme?
DemoniacHorde 1 year ago
What is that theme on your computer?
DemoniacHorde 1 year ago
whenever i try moving the text it moves the whole background?? help please
ddov878 1 year ago
Mac sux
IronFreez 1 year ago
Thanks a lot!!
Renato88hun 1 year ago
Horrible Tutorial... you forgot to do something... so you just rush right through the change ... hard to follow.
wjkssmd 1 year ago
where do you send in your request?
yoiiiaaa 1 year ago
if someone now how to get everything colored black in gimp... i mean the the helplines and the background and the layer menu. mine is white. pleas help me
funkydn11 1 year ago
great tutorial! thanks for the tips
Mo0ki 1 year ago
helpful video but the camera moved a lot and it's too fast..can't catch it.
nokkapok 1 year ago
It's a good tutorial but you go through it so fast that you don't have time to do the steps.
mamakris2010 1 year ago
how did you make this intro
thecooldevil1 2 years ago
thanks so much I just wanted you to know this helped so much and was so much easier than some others explainations.
rottnterv 2 years ago
Hey, guy, your videos are really helpful ;) Thanx a lot
elmiraguth 2 years ago
I Need Help On Graffiti Letters. My Gimp Doesnt Have The "Writters Original" Type.. I need help!
fcorub17hotmailcom 2 years ago
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download it.
cherishlife04 2 years ago
i did it but nothing happent it jussed froze up
Hi675445 2 years ago
same...
iiTooFly 2 years ago
you probally have gimp 2.7 it is horrible. Download the old version of gimp 2.6. gimp 2.7 has a bad glitch where it does that.
TheChromiumDude 1 year ago
When I use text along path it make the text above the path, not on it like it need it. It's like floating like 200 pxls away from the path. What am I doing wrong?
mattboy1152 2 years ago
1might be a good tutorial, but it is SPOILED by stupid advert on the screen ! well bad ! Won't get a 5 with that ! LOL
Frog1ish 2 years ago
@Frog1ish
...wtf...
Sonicrega 1 year ago
shit how old are you, you sound so young but have a fascinating voice tho :O
thx for the help anyway!
Zoffchen 2 years ago
how can I move the text or how can I change its shape once I created
Davidrogerman 2 years ago
anyone know how to make twitter font without downloading the text font.
deathblade7 2 years ago
why is it whenever i do it ok im doing everything right but when i want to color it...the outline of the path is still vissible making the text color look all weird ya know? is there a way to take that off or do i have to manually do it?
ELnuncio956 2 years ago
I show you in the video how to take it off. Uncheck the little eye button in the paths dialog.
GimpKnowHow 2 years ago 2
@GimpKnowHow No it doesn't. At least not in the latest version of Gimp.
vedder316 10 months ago
Great tutorial, helped me out so much!
What was the song you used at the start?
Cheers
HypeElite 2 years ago
how do you curve the line, when I try it moves the whoe line?
SomeCallMeWill 2 years ago
i have this problem too
pvtpeas 2 years ago
When this video started I though, but this isn't the "Hotforwords" channel :D now the intro is changed but if you seach her old intro you will notice it too..
Nice tutorial btw :)
MrShoy 2 years ago
Great job kid!! Thanks again
yocumdavid 2 years ago
I love that Gimp Theme! I use it all the time :3
TheGimpWizard 2 years ago
haha i cant believe it I have been looking for a tutorial on how to do curved text in GIMP every where lol I cant believe its that easy
dansta93 2 years ago
ahhh thankyou so much! greatly appreciated! <3 !
pinkpopciclex3 2 years ago
great tutorial, but one question.. how do i rotate?
mysticstar03 2 years ago
there is a "rotate" tool. look for a tool that looks like a blue square, with another blue square tilted in front of it and two white arrows showing the rotation direction.
CptReilly 2 years ago
thanks sooo much! :D I've been wondering how to do this for a long time!
heytharbeb 2 years ago
Hey, I'm new to GIMP 2.6, and I have no idea how to edit the text. Can you let me know how to do that? Thanks
TheBrawlBelt 2 years ago
Thanks! I keep forgetting how to do this.
MileyEmilyfan4eva 2 years ago
Just curious, how old are you?
imapuggy 2 years ago
I love how you used to say JIMP....lol I miss it. all my friends call gimp Jimp now. YOU almost said jimp near the end haha awesome!
soulreaver6300 2 years ago
Old habits die hard.
GimpKnowHow 2 years ago
thnnx man can i do tha same thing if i open with a text ?
aaronfryingpan99 2 years ago
do you know how to bend text/
aztecheighty 2 years ago
How is bending text different then curving it?
GimpKnowHow 2 years ago 7
What software do you use to capture the video?
netsnake24 2 years ago
iShowU HD.
GimpKnowHow 2 years ago
Thanks!
netsnake24 2 years ago
how do you add friend lol try watch vids maybe you can help me make better
(not microphone my dog chewed it lol).
WaterHoleCOMPHELP 2 years ago
wtf? did your dog chew on your mic? how lucky are you lol....
zezimine2 2 years ago
nice =]
~bye987
VideoGuru999 2 years ago
Thank that i have wanted long time :)))
Suomipoika95 2 years ago
good vid 5 stars
ralfpatric 2 years ago
nice video
DaLlAsTeXaN88 2 years ago
Didnt know this and it was so easy to learn.
Thanks, very nice video.
Leon5k 2 years ago
hey, i reffered ppl to your channel in one of my videos!
aresproductions000 2 years ago
nice video m8 :) this helped me a LOT!
Techhelpstudio 2 years ago