How to use layers and/or the Stitch Panorama plugin for Gimp?

**Jism Jim** · November 2nd, 2014, 08:25 AM

I wrote a tutorial on merging scans with ICE, but that only works with a considerable overlap. It does not work with a small overlap

In those cases I used to use a Windows NT program, but it is outdated and I'm on Windows 8.1 now.
The Gimp has a plugin that uses reference points, Stitch Panorama, so I tried it, but it's driving me mad. I use The Gimp 2.8.14.

This is what I do:

I open the two images
I select a reference point on both images
I launch Stitch Panorama, it automatically selects the two images to work on
I click on Accept
I click on set/edit control points
I click on Add
I wait for 'correlating'
After that I click accept
Then I click on stitch panorama and wait
The Gimp creates a new picture with these layers:

It seems to me that a combination of these layers will result in the desired image. But when I choose flatten image and export it I get this:

Does anybody know what I am doing wrong?

pictpixie55 · November 2nd, 2014, 09:03 AM

I wish i did, my friend! I used to have a good photo editing on my last(now dead)
I think it was Photoshop elements or the microsoft one;
I was recommended GIMP but warned its not very user friendly! (very true)
I used to do lots of fakiry with cut & paste but its really hard to find out things now!

pigulici · November 2nd, 2014, 12:48 PM

After you flattern the image(before export), it is look ok?

**Jism Jim** · November 2nd, 2014, 03:11 PM

No, it looks the same.
Before flattening it looks like this:

Strangely enough I have had succes with other pics. Here's the layer overview:

pigulici · November 2nd, 2014, 03:50 PM

Hmm, something it is not right,can you put online the xcf(gimp file), so I look at him?

**Jism Jim** · November 2nd, 2014, 05:49 PM

Lol, I had not saved the xcf files, so I just redid the operation. And guess what? It turned out right.

So I did it one more time to get the bad result again. They are both in this zip file.

https://1fichier.com/?cvkreu2x7i

pigulici · November 2nd, 2014, 08:16 PM

Hmm, from what I see it is the problem of masks, on incorect file, you will see that all bottom layer it is hidden by mask (the black portion near the pictogram layer from layer toolbox),I make it a partial mask too; also check to have latest gimp version. Why do you use a plugin for that , it is not more simple/easy to make/control manual the combined and mask? at least for me it is more easy for quality result...see this :
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/i7kbbgy6a...IAlLqDcza?dl=0

**Jism Jim** · November 3rd, 2014, 07:59 PM

Yes, removing a layer mask did the job!
Thanks a lot, I'm really pleased.

pigulici · November 3rd, 2014, 08:21 PM

Glad I helped, usually I work in Photoshop, but I find Gimp useful too(and free)...

**Jism Jim** · November 9th, 2014, 09:21 AM

I just posted a guide for Stitch Panorama:
http://vintage-erotica-forum.com/sho....php?p=3120609

November 2nd, 2014, 08:25 AM	#1
Jism Jim Sourcer of Smut Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,829 Thanks: 83,600 Thanked 341,628 Times in 8,422 Posts	How to use layers and/or the Stitch Panorama plugin for Gimp? I wrote a tutorial on merging scans with ICE, but that only works with a considerable overlap. It does not work with a small overlap In those cases I used to use a Windows NT program, but it is outdated and I'm on Windows 8.1 now. The Gimp has a plugin that uses reference points, Stitch Panorama, so I tried it, but it's driving me mad. I use The Gimp 2.8.14. This is what I do: I open the two images I select a reference point on both images I launch Stitch Panorama, it automatically selects the two images to work on I click on Accept I click on set/edit control points I click on Add I wait for 'correlating' After that I click accept Then I click on stitch panorama and wait The Gimp creates a new picture with these layers: It seems to me that a combination of these layers will result in the desired image. But when I choose flatten image and export it I get this: Does anybody know what I am doing wrong? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Feel free to post my scans to the relevant model threads, but do give credit

November 2nd, 2014, 03:11 PM	#4
Jism Jim Sourcer of Smut Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,829 Thanks: 83,600 Thanked 341,628 Times in 8,422 Posts	No, it looks the same. Before flattening it looks like this: Strangely enough I have had succes with other pics. Here's the layer overview: __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Feel free to post my scans to the relevant model threads, but do give credit

November 2nd, 2014, 05:49 PM	#6
Jism Jim Sourcer of Smut Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,829 Thanks: 83,600 Thanked 341,628 Times in 8,422 Posts	Lol, I had not saved the xcf files, so I just redid the operation. And guess what? It turned out right. So I did it one more time to get the bad result again. They are both in this zip file. https://1fichier.com/?cvkreu2x7i __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Feel free to post my scans to the relevant model threads, but do give credit

November 3rd, 2014, 07:59 PM	#8
Jism Jim Sourcer of Smut Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,829 Thanks: 83,600 Thanked 341,628 Times in 8,422 Posts	Yes, removing a layer mask did the job! Thanks a lot, I'm really pleased. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Feel free to post my scans to the relevant model threads, but do give credit

November 9th, 2014, 09:21 AM	#10
Jism Jim Sourcer of Smut Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,829 Thanks: 83,600 Thanked 341,628 Times in 8,422 Posts	I just posted a guide for Stitch Panorama: http://vintage-erotica-forum.com/sho....php?p=3120609 __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Feel free to post my scans to the relevant model threads, but do give credit

November 2nd, 2014, 09:03 AM	#2
pictpixie55 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 47 Thanks: 4,207 Thanked 353 Times in 46 Posts	I wish i did, my friend! I used to have a good photo editing on my last(now dead) I think it was Photoshop elements or the microsoft one; I was recommended GIMP but warned its not very user friendly! (very true) I used to do lots of fakiry with cut & paste but its really hard to find out things now!

November 2nd, 2014, 12:48 PM	#3
pigulici Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 131 Thanks: 4,341 Thanked 787 Times in 125 Posts	After you flattern the image(before export), it is look ok?

November 2nd, 2014, 03:50 PM	#5
pigulici Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 131 Thanks: 4,341 Thanked 787 Times in 125 Posts	Hmm, something it is not right,can you put online the xcf(gimp file), so I look at him?

November 2nd, 2014, 08:16 PM	#7
pigulici Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 131 Thanks: 4,341 Thanked 787 Times in 125 Posts	Hmm, from what I see it is the problem of masks, on incorect file, you will see that all bottom layer it is hidden by mask (the black portion near the pictogram layer from layer toolbox),I make it a partial mask too; also check to have latest gimp version. Why do you use a plugin for that , it is not more simple/easy to make/control manual the combined and mask? at least for me it is more easy for quality result...see this : https://www.dropbox.com/sh/i7kbbgy6a...IAlLqDcza?dl=0

November 3rd, 2014, 08:21 PM	#9
pigulici Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 131 Thanks: 4,341 Thanked 787 Times in 125 Posts	Glad I helped, usually I work in Photoshop, but I find Gimp useful too(and free)...

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