| ::The
Problem:. |
::Your
Solution:.
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You have a
digital photograph, or a scanned image, or a drawing that looks plain
and simple, which was scanned or
otherwise captured into a file, and you are now ready for editing.
You
need to turn it
into a
work of art that appears like it was sketched by hand, drawn or
painted. You want to see bristles.
But you have no
patience whatsoever and your little sister says you're a geek and have
zero talent
for drawing.
Unfortunately you know she's partly wrong... you actually have less than zero talent! When you as
much as touch a pencil and paper, it catches on fire!
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Gertrudis
Pro Standalone
only $67
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Gertrudis for Dogwaffle
only $34
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| :::::What is
Gertrudis Pro?:. |
::: Gertrudis Pro
Gertrudis Pro is
a program for the PC which lets you transform images into handmade
drawings. The
brushstrokes of the drawings can simulate watercolor, oil painting,
crayon, and a variety of other styles. You can also define your own
styles. As internally Gertrudis knows the path, color, width and style
of each brushstroke, the drawing can be rendered at the desired
resolution. So once the drawing is done, you generate the result to
the resolution that you want, achieving fine details in each
brushstrokes. |
::: How to use it
When you load an image into Gertrudis Pro it will show two panels: the
left one will show the original image and the other will show the
resulting, modified image. When you first start, the right panel
will show a blank white image. As the drawing tools are applied, the
resulting drawing will be appearing in the right panel.
You can 'brush' your strokes over the original to the left or directly
on the black to the right side. |
Parrot -
original
photo
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Parrot - oil
painting
look
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< Different effects
with different settings: you can adjust parameters for color,
bristle thickness, gain, length, brush bitmaps...
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| :::::More
Details, Specs & Information:. |
| :::::New
Features from Gertrudis Pro 3: |
What's New In Gertrudis Pro 3.0?
- Wacom Tablet Support
- Custom Background
- 3D Brushes
- Full screen paint
- Better color accuracy and enhanced stroke
rendering algorithm.
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:: Differences between the
Standalone
and the Dogwaffle-Plugin
version:.
.:Plugin Version:
- the plugin version only sends and receives images
through the Dogwaffle connection. No file saving or importing; no
saving to PostScript. But you can send the resulting artwork to either
the main or the swap buffer.
- the plugin version is significantly lower cost.
.:Standalone
Version:
- The standalone version can load images from many file formats and
save to JPEG, BMP and TIFF and also to PostScript format.
- The standalone edition can re-render and save at
different sizes.This is very important for desktop publishing because
there you need high resolution bitmaps. After creating your image on
the screen at screen resolution, you can have it re-rendered to a
higher resolution. This gives much more detail in the larger image than
if you had simply resized/resampled the prior bitmap.
- The standalone version has options to Load/Save
Project in
Gertrudis native format.
- The standalone version has an option to "Apply All"
(Apply the
current tool around the whole image selecting random seeds), this tool
saves time especially if you have a particulkar set of parameters which
you want to apply to many images, perhaps from an animation sequence.
| :::::New
Features from Gertrudis Pro 2.2: |
- new shortcut key: F11 = Full Screen
Preview
- Navigator Window,
a new feature which lets you view the entire image. Also it is possible
to choose the work area by dragging the red rectangle in the Navigator
Window. This option is useful for large images.
- entering numeric values: All
parameters can be set using the keyboard. This change
is made because some users have said that it was difficult to choose
precise values.
- Clipboard Support:
- Ctrl+C
..... copies the current result to Clipboard.
- Ctrl+Alt+N
... creates a new project based on the image in the clipboard.
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File Formats of the Standalone
Version:. |
Doctruyenchufull
The user wants a long write-up, so I need to cover possible topics. Since the original query is in Vietnamese, the content might be related to Vietnamese literature or webnovels. I should explain the concept, its popularity in online literature, maybe touch on common themes and the target audience. Also, consider if there's a specific book or author they're referring to, but since it's not clear, I should keep it general. I should also discuss the structure of these stories—how they're formatted online, updates, community interaction. Maybe mention the impact of platforms hosting such content. Also, possible differences between English and Vietnamese webnovels. Make sure to highlight the cultural context and why this format is popular in Vietnam. Check for any cultural nuances I might be missing and ensure the information is accurate. Avoid making assumptions beyond the terms given. Since the user might be looking for information on accessing these stories or understanding their format, include practical aspects like where to read them online or what platforms are commonly used in Vietnam. Also, consider if there's a mix-up with similar terms in the query and correct that if needed. Finally, wrap it up with a conclusion summarizing the significance of character-driven Vietnamese webnovels in the current literary landscape. Need to make sure the write-up is comprehensive but not overly technical, keeping it accessible for someone with a general interest in online literature.
For aspiring writers, understanding this niche could open opportunities in Southeast Asia's booming webnovel market. For readers, it offers an immersive, community-driven experience that bridges traditional literature and modern digital storytelling. doctruyenchufull |
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:::::Resources
- to probe further, to learn more
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 The Gertrudis Blog:
- Tutorials - it's
easy, you won't need many, but still....
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from
photo portrait to
artistic
face painting
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Dragon Heads!
Gertrudis Pro &
Project
Dogwaffle
in
Perfect Harmony!
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winter scene
through a window
upper-right
(red
box)
detail of the above window
See more detail:
view dynamic zoom
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combining
Gertrudis with
Project Dogwaffle for
added special fx and realism
like embossing, wet paint,
paper texture, stains & more...
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