11/17/2010 6:21 PM keltezéssel, audiocontr írta:

I'm looking to mass produce an effect on hotspots much like the following:

Take at http://www.directionsmag.com/images/newsletter/2007/10_week1/DC_CIKR_lg.jpg

It contains hotspots on a 2d map. These hotspots are nothing more than pngs I generate, and apply to the 2d map. I'd like to apply a "gel" to them that almost looks like several layers of clear enamel, or gel. has been applied on top - and almost clings to the shapes of the blobs. It would extend a few pixels beyond the edges, relatively clear in nature (but have shadow and reflexive qualities from its textures).

Ive created a few versions but none give the effect im after. The glossy/clear effect of the gel has been all but impossible to generate. Any tips?

I'd eventually like to lock down the workflow and batch script the process to a whole directory of images. That comes down the road though...

Hi, I don't know how to make a nice gel effect, but if I were you, I would experiment with methods used in creating metallic effects to make a shiny, 3d looking surface. I have once followed a good tut that I think can be useful for your purpose too: http://penguinpetes.com/b2evo/index.php?title=gimp_tutorial_metallic_text&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

Of course, you will have to change this workflow to make a gel-like effect. I suppose that adding some transparency to your layer and using proper colors can solve this.

Best regards, Abel