Gimp can be used to isolate an object from the background. There are several methods to do this, we will use the method that all professional designers prefer: Using the path tool to isolate the shape of the object. We will then select the space around the object and remove it, so that the object is available without any distracting background.

- loading a photo from your desktop
- using the path tool to define the shape of our object
- selecting the object according to the defined path
- inverting the selection to remove the background
- adding transparency to the picture
- removing the background to make it transparent

Gimp must be installed and running. First experience with Gimp is necessary to come to this workshop. If you don’t have this experience, use the tutorial video in the Moodle class at http://www.rent-a-tutor.com/moodle/ or come to my free class “Gimp installation and first steps”.