In a VTT we just add a token which is a semi transparent PNG with a tint. Like this...
In PS etc just add a layer, fill it with blue, white or orange and whack down the opacity.
Hello cartogaphers,
I'm in the process of creating a map for a seaside adventure's location and I'd like to add a layer of thin fog on top of the map. The fog should be transparent and shouldn't hide the features of the map, only obscure them in some places. It's really just to set the mood for the creepy adventure that'll take place there.
How would you manage this?
In a VTT we just add a token which is a semi transparent PNG with a tint. Like this...
In PS etc just add a layer, fill it with blue, white or orange and whack down the opacity.
In Gimp create a new layer above the map. Take a large fuzzy brush (size of 50 to 100 or more) and a very light blue. Paint in the regions you want to be misty. Don't be afraid to go too heavy, you can always lower the opacity of the layer to get back the map.
in Gimp 2.6 there is a filter Filter>Render>Clouds>Fog that produces a semitransparent random cloud layer.
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Are you sure that's not a homemade script that you've got installed? I've got GIMP 2.6.5, and I don't have the Fog option in the Clouds submenu. I've got Difference Clouds, Plasma, and Solid Noise there, but no fog.
Granted, it would be easy enough to make a new layer on top of your map, render some random noise, and reduce the opacity somewhat (depending on how thick you wanted the fog). Maybe change the layer mode to overlay as well?
I think I've had this Deja Vu before...
http://gimp.sourcearchive.com/docume...py-source.html
That is the source. Put that into your plug-in's directory in a file with a .py extension. you will of course need to have Python support installed for GIMP prior to it working....
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Well... one good thing about the foggify filter is that you don't have to Delete stuff. Normally. noise is either black or white and covers every single pixel in your image in some shade. The foggify filter also addes in alpha to this, so you have patches of (mostly) white colored fog and the rest is alpha instead of black.
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Looks like there was something I forgot to install after I had to wipe my laptop's hard drive after all...
I'll give that a shot.
I think I've had this Deja Vu before...