Program Used:
GIMP 2.6 (for those who are stuck with it xD)
Required:
I'm thinking any GIMP Program, but I don't know how each program differs. A GIMP program is fine, and it's all you'll need. ^-^
Skill Level:
Easy
Step 1.
First, you want to create a new file. Go to File>New and we'll start out with a 450x150, ok?
Step 2.
Next, go ahead and go to Filters>Render>Clouds>Difference Clouds. Adjust them to how you want by Randomizing it, making it Turbulent, or selecting the Tilable option. Test and expiriment with it until you are satisfied, then click 'Ok'.
Step 3.
Before you continue, go to Layer>New Layer, make sure 'Transparent' is chosen, then go ahead and press Ok.
Step 4.
Now go to Filters>Render>Nature>Flame. Leave all of the options alone excluding the Colormap and Edit buttons (unless you like them how they are). Select what style you like, color it accordingly, and press 'Ok'.
Step 5.
Repeat steps three and four about two or three times, prefferably going to Filters>Re-show "Flame" for step four and switching the colors to how you like it.
Step 6.
Add a new layer once more using Step 3 and go to File>Open. Open your render, who you should have saved.
Step 7.
Right-click on your render and go to Edit>Copy. You may now close the window with your render if you like.
Step 8.
Go to back to your banner and right-click on it and click Edit>Paste. Your image is now on your banner (duh). Move it around however you like.
Step 9.
Now repeat Step 3 and Step 4 about three times.
Step 10.
You are now finished! Go to File>Save As and save it how you like!
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My End Result:
^-^
This tutorial
might work on other programs such as Photoshop since I have seen the Clouds and Nature options in some of the tutorials using Photoshop. It's pretty basic, I must say. It was my first banner ever, by the way. xD Well, with me knowing how to work GIMP.
I have also learned recently that having the GIMP Germ i extremely enjoyable.
