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How To Make Objects Look Golden (GIMP) - JDBar - 10-08-2009
[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QD5SihuFHw[/yt]
This is a very easy effect to pull off. Better gold effects can sometimes be pulled off when you mess around with the color curves too, but I left that out in the video.
1. Find an image of a reflective object (preferably something grayscale)
2. Import it into GIMP and duplicate the layer.
3. Set the top layer blend mode to Multiply.
4. Click Colors > Colorize
5. Change the Hue so that the object is a pale yellowish/orangeish color. (around 40 maybe)
6. Crank up the Saturation to 100. (you might not need to turn it up all the way like I did)
7. Click Colors > Brightness/Contrast
8. Your settings will vary here, but you will want to turn the Brightness down on the image somewhat, and turn the Contrast up. Adjust them a little to achieve what you think looks like a realistic gold effect.
I find that this effect can make some laptops look really freakin' sweet. (Too bad I'll never be able to afford a golden laptop case.)
RE: How To Make Objects Look Golden (GIMP) - Headshot - 10-08-2009
Wow.. nice man, thanks. I'll try doing this in Photoshop, I can figure out how to do it maybe..
RE: How To Make Objects Look Golden (GIMP) - WhightKnight - 10-08-2009
Ha! Funny. Reminds me of a time when we had to bring 2-3 pennies to Chemistry class, and as a lab we turned the color of the pennies from bronze to gold. Great post, loved the Golden PS3 (PS3 > Xbox > Wii).
RE: How To Make Objects Look Golden (GIMP) - Gaijin - 10-08-2009
Do you sell the golden PS3.... lol
Man this was easy and simple tutorial thanks.
RE: How To Make Objects Look Golden (GIMP) - Awesome - 04-06-2010
Nice tutorial, even thought i usually don't use GIMP.
;)
RE: How To Make Objects Look Golden (GIMP) - GameOver* - 04-06-2010
wow thanks for share very helpful! I will try! Thanks again!
RE: How To Make Objects Look Golden (GIMP) - ariton - 10-19-2010
Very nice tutorial, thanks. It will be useful for many members here.
Cheers!
RE: How To Make Objects Look Golden (GIMP) - Josheywhat - 10-19-2010
That's pretty cool...