Multi-Layer TIFF editing with the Gimp - Revision history

Rew at 08:57, 29 December 2008

2008-12-29T08:57:08Z

Rew at 08:56, 29 December 2008

2008-12-29T08:56:36Z

Grady.lemoine: Added version of save-layers-tiff script compatible with GIMP 2.4

2008-03-25T21:29:35Z

Added version of save-layers-tiff script compatible with GIMP 2.4

Erik Krause: categorized

2007-03-17T20:14:26Z

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Jdsmith at 17:42, 9 October 2006

2006-10-09T17:42:40Z

Jdsmith at 17:39, 9 October 2006

2006-10-09T17:39:41Z

Jdsmith at 01:35, 9 October 2006

2006-10-09T01:35:35Z

Jdsmith at 01:17, 9 October 2006

2006-10-09T01:17:11Z

Jdsmith at 00:58, 9 October 2006

2006-10-09T00:58:33Z

Jdsmith at 00:40, 9 October 2006

2006-10-09T00:40:38Z

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	Unfortunately, no editors (except [[Cinepaint]]) preserve the offset information in [[Cropped TIFF]]s, which means enblend cannot use them after any editing (it will stack them all on top of each other). An option for making use of multi-layer TIFFs is available with the Gimp script '''[[Media:save-layers-tiff.zip\|save-layers-tiff]]''' (due to changes in the scripting language, use '''[[Media:save-layers-tiff-24.zip\|save-layers-tiff-24]]''' for GIMP 2.4 and later). This script saves all layers, applying any layer masks, to full size (non-cropped) images, which enblend can accept. To install, simply drop the unzipped script in ''~/.gimp-2.2/scripts/'' (or whatever version of Gimp you are running).		Unfortunately, no editors (except [[Cinepaint]]) preserve the offset information in [[Cropped TIFF]]s, which means enblend cannot use them after any editing (it will stack them all on top of each other). An option for making use of multi-layer TIFFs is available with the Gimp script '''[[Media:save-layers-tiff.zip\|save-layers-tiff]]''' (due to changes in the scripting language, use '''[[Media:save-layers-tiff-24.zip\|save-layers-tiff-24]]''' for GIMP 2.4 and later). This script saves all layers, applying any layer masks, to full size (non-cropped) images, which enblend can accept. To install, simply drop the unzipped script in ''~/.gimp-2.2/scripts/'' (or whatever version of Gimp you are running).

−	On my installation starting up gimp then complains about invalid utf-8 strings, and the script is not available. If this happens to you, there is a workaround. You will have to one-by-one set just one layer visible, and then "save-as", set a filename, and then chose "merge-visible-layers" when exporting to tiff.	+	On my installation starting up gimp-2.6 then complains about invalid utf-8 strings, and the script is not available. If this happens to you, there is a workaround. You will have to one-by-one set just one layer visible, and then "save-as", set a filename, and then chose "merge-visible-layers" when exporting to tiff.

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 [[Hugin]], and its associated stitcher [[nona]] can output multi-layer [[TIFF]] files, in which all remapped images are arranged in layers with appropriate offsets.  These compact TIFF files are useful for visualizing and editing [[Alpha channel|alpha masks]], for instance to exclude moving objects or troublesome stitch areas, prior to passing to [[enblend]] for final blending.  [[Gimp]] can read, but not write these multi-layer TIFF files, and enblend cannot read them.   Another compact output option is a set of [[Cropped TIFF]] files, which enblend can read.  Multi-layer TIFFs are simply a collection of cropped TIFFs in a single file.   [[TIFF|tiffsplit]] (a TIFF Tools program) can split a multi-layer file into separate cropped TIFF images, prior to running enblend.
-Unfortunately, no editors (except [[Cinepaint]]) preserve the offset information in [[Cropped TIFF]]s, which means enblend cannot use them after any editing (it will stack them all on top of each other).  An option for making use of multi-layer TIFFs is available with the Gimp script '''[[Media:save-layers-tiff.zip|save-layers-tiff]]''' (due to changes in the scripting language, use '''[[Media:save-layers-tiff-24.zip|save-layers-tiff-24]]''' for GIMP 2.4 and later).  This script saves all layers, applying any layer masks, to full size (non-cropped) images, which enblend can accept.  To install, simply drop in ''~/.gimp-2.2/scripts/'' (or whatever version of Gimp you are running).
+Unfortunately, no editors (except [[Cinepaint]]) preserve the offset information in [[Cropped TIFF]]s, which means enblend cannot use them after any editing (it will stack them all on top of each other).  An option for making use of multi-layer TIFFs is available with the Gimp script '''[[Media:save-layers-tiff.zip|save-layers-tiff]]''' (due to changes in the scripting language, use '''[[Media:save-layers-tiff-24.zip|save-layers-tiff-24]]''' for GIMP 2.4 and later).  This script saves all layers, applying any layer masks, to full size (non-cropped) images, which enblend can accept.  To install, simply drop the unzipped script in ''~/.gimp-2.2/scripts/'' (or whatever version of Gimp you are running).
 The recommended workflow is then:

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 [[Hugin]], and its associated stitcher [[nona]] can output multi-layer [[TIFF]] files, in which all remapped images are arranged in layers with appropriate offsets.  These compact TIFF files are useful for visualizing and editing [[Alpha channel|alpha masks]], for instance to exclude moving objects or troublesome stitch areas, prior to passing to [[enblend]] for final blending.  [[Gimp]] can read, but not write these multi-layer TIFF files, and enblend cannot read them.   Another compact output option is a set of [[Cropped TIFF]] files, which enblend can read.  Multi-layer TIFFs are simply a collection of cropped TIFFs in a single file.   [[TIFF|tiffsplit]] (a TIFF Tools program) can split a multi-layer file into separate cropped TIFF images, prior to running enblend.
-Unfortunately, no editors (except [[Cinepaint]]) preserve the offset information in [[Cropped TIFF]]s, which means enblend cannot use them after any editing (it will stack them all on top of each other).  An option for making use of multi-layer TIFFs is available with the Gimp script '''[[Media:save-layers-tiff.zip|save-layers-tiff]]'''.  This script saves all layers, applying any layer masks, to full size (non-cropped) images, which enblend can accept.  To install, simply drop in ''~/.gimp-2.2/scripts/'' (or whatever version of Gimp you are running).
+Unfortunately, no editors (except [[Cinepaint]]) preserve the offset information in [[Cropped TIFF]]s, which means enblend cannot use them after any editing (it will stack them all on top of each other).  An option for making use of multi-layer TIFFs is available with the Gimp script '''[[Media:save-layers-tiff.zip|save-layers-tiff]]''' (due to changes in the scripting language, use '''[[Media:save-layers-tiff-24.zip|save-layers-tiff-24]]''' for GIMP 2.4 and later).  This script saves all layers, applying any layer masks, to full size (non-cropped) images, which enblend can accept.  To install, simply drop in ''~/.gimp-2.2/scripts/'' (or whatever version of Gimp you are running).
 The recommended workflow is then:

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	Note that if no alpha mask editing is needed, it will be somewhat faster to use tiffsplit to split the multi-layer tiff into individual cropped TIFFs, and pass those to enblend.		Note that if no alpha mask editing is needed, it will be somewhat faster to use tiffsplit to split the multi-layer tiff into individual cropped TIFFs, and pass those to enblend.
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-[[Hugin]], and its associated stitcher [[nona]] can output multi-layer [[TIFF]] files, in which all remapped images are arranged in layers with appropriate offsets.  These compact TIFF files are useful for visualizing and editing [[Alpha channel|alpha masks]], for instance to exclude moving objects or troublesome stitch areas, prior to passing to [[enblend]] for final blending.  [[Gimp]] can read, but not write these multi-layer TIFF files, and enblend cannot read them.   Another compact output option is a [[Cropped TIFF]], which enblend can read.  Multi-layer TIFFs are simply a collection of cropped TIFFs in a single file.   [[TIFF|tiffsplit]] (a TIFF Tools program) can split a multi-layer file into separate cropped TIFF images, prior to running enblend.
+[[Hugin]], and its associated stitcher [[nona]] can output multi-layer [[TIFF]] files, in which all remapped images are arranged in layers with appropriate offsets.  These compact TIFF files are useful for visualizing and editing [[Alpha channel|alpha masks]], for instance to exclude moving objects or troublesome stitch areas, prior to passing to [[enblend]] for final blending.  [[Gimp]] can read, but not write these multi-layer TIFF files, and enblend cannot read them.   Another compact output option is a set of [[Cropped TIFF]] files, which enblend can read.  Multi-layer TIFFs are simply a collection of cropped TIFFs in a single file.   [[TIFF|tiffsplit]] (a TIFF Tools program) can split a multi-layer file into separate cropped TIFF images, prior to running enblend.
-Unfortunately, no editors (except [[Cinepaint]]) preserve the offset information in [[Cropped TIFF]]s, which means enblend cannot use them after any editing (it will stack them all on top of each other).  An option for making use of multi-layer TIFFs is available with the Gimp script '''[[Media:save-layers-tiff.zip|save-layers-tiff]]'''.  This script saves all layers, applying any alpha masks, to full size (non-cropped) images, which enblend can accept.  To install, simply drop in ''~/.gimp-2.2/scripts/'' (or whatever version of Gimp you are running).
+Unfortunately, no editors (except [[Cinepaint]]) preserve the offset information in [[Cropped TIFF]]s, which means enblend cannot use them after any editing (it will stack them all on top of each other).  An option for making use of multi-layer TIFFs is available with the Gimp script '''[[Media:save-layers-tiff.zip|save-layers-tiff]]'''.  This script saves all layers, applying any layer masks, to full size (non-cropped) images, which enblend can accept.  To install, simply drop in ''~/.gimp-2.2/scripts/'' (or whatever version of Gimp you are running).
 The recommended workflow is then:
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 * Open the resulting multi-layer TIFF in the [[Gimp]], version 2 or later.
 * Edit the alpha channel by erasing undesired areas (disabling view of all but 2 layers, and reducing the opacity of the upper layer can be useful here).  You can also transfer the alpha channel to a layer mask for more fine-tuned editing.
-* After all masks are edited, choose ''Script-Fu->Utils->Save Layers as Individual TIFFs''.  The files will be saved as ''file000.tif'', etc., for an input file ''file.tif''.  Note that any layer masks will be applied (converted back into alpha channels), and the layers themselves will be expanded to the full image size.
+* After you are done editing masks, choose ''Script-Fu->Utils->Save Layers as Individual TIFFs''.  The files will be saved as ''file000.tif'', etc., for an input file ''file.tif''.  Note that any layer masks will be applied (converted back into alpha channels), and the layers themselves will be expanded to the full image size.
-* Run enblend, like ''enblend -wzo file.tif file[0-9]*.tif''.
+* Run enblend, like ''enblend -wzo file.tif file[0-9]*.tif'' (omit the ''w'' for non-360's).
-* (Optionally) remove the ''fileXXX.tif'' files, and save the multi-layer TIFF in a format which can preserve your edits, e.g. Gimp's native format, ''file.xcf''.  You can then safely delete the multi-layer TIFF.
+* (Optionally) remove the ''fileXXX.tif'' files, and save the multi-layer TIFF in a format which will preserve your edits, e.g. Gimp's native format, ''file.xcf''.  You can then safely delete the multi-layer TIFF.
-Note that if no alpha mask editing is needed, it will be faster to use tiffsplit to split the multi-layer tiff into individual cropped TIFFs, and pass those to enblend.
+Note that if no alpha mask editing is needed, it will be somewhat faster to use tiffsplit to split the multi-layer tiff into individual cropped TIFFs, and pass those to enblend.

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−	[[Hugin]], and its associated stitcher [[nona]] can output multi-layer [[TIFF]] files, in which all remapped images are arranged in layers with appropriate offsets. These compact TIFF files are useful for visualizing and editing [[Alpha channel\|alpha masks]], for instance to exclude moving objects or troublesome stitch areas, prior to passing to [[enblend]] for final blending. [[Gimp]] can read, but not write these multi-layer TIFF files, and enblend cannot read them. Another compact output option is a [[Cropped TIFF]]. Multi-layer TIFFs are simply a collection of cropped TIFFs in a single file. [[TIFF\|tiffsplit]] (a TIFF Tools program) can split a multi-layer file into separate cropped TIFF images, prior to running enblend.	+	[[Hugin]], and its associated stitcher [[nona]] can output multi-layer [[TIFF]] files, in which all remapped images are arranged in layers with appropriate offsets. These compact TIFF files are useful for visualizing and editing [[Alpha channel\|alpha masks]], for instance to exclude moving objects or troublesome stitch areas, prior to passing to [[enblend]] for final blending. [[Gimp]] can read, but not write these multi-layer TIFF files, and enblend cannot read them. Another compact output option is a [[Cropped TIFF]], which enblend can read. Multi-layer TIFFs are simply a collection of cropped TIFFs in a single file. [[TIFF\|tiffsplit]] (a TIFF Tools program) can split a multi-layer file into separate cropped TIFF images, prior to running enblend.

	Unfortunately, no editors (except [[Cinepaint]]) preserve the offset information in [[Cropped TIFF]]s, which means enblend cannot use them after any editing (it will stack them all on top of each other). An option for making use of multi-layer TIFFs is available with the Gimp script '''[[Media:save-layers-tiff.scm\|save-layers-tiff]]'''. This script saves all layers, applying any alpha masks, to full size (non-cropped) images, which enblend can accept. To install, simply drop in ''~/.gimp-2.2/scripts/'' (or whatever version of Gimp you are running).		Unfortunately, no editors (except [[Cinepaint]]) preserve the offset information in [[Cropped TIFF]]s, which means enblend cannot use them after any editing (it will stack them all on top of each other). An option for making use of multi-layer TIFFs is available with the Gimp script '''[[Media:save-layers-tiff.scm\|save-layers-tiff]]'''. This script saves all layers, applying any alpha masks, to full size (non-cropped) images, which enblend can accept. To install, simply drop in ''~/.gimp-2.2/scripts/'' (or whatever version of Gimp you are running).

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-[[Hugin]], and its associated stitcher [[nona]] can output multi-layer [[TIFF]] files, in which all remapped images are arranged in layers with appropriate offsets.  These compact TIFF files are useful for visualizing and editing alpha masks, for instance to exclude moving objects or troublesome stitch areas, prior to passing to [[enblend]] for final blending.  [[Gimp]] can read, but not write these multi-layer TIFF files, and enblend cannot read them.   Another compact output option is a [[Cropped TIFF]].  Multi-layer TIFFs are simply a collection of cropped TIFFs in a single file.   [[TIFF|tiffsplit]] (a TIFF Tools program) can split a multi-layer file into separate cropped TIFF images, prior to running enblend.
+[[Hugin]], and its associated stitcher [[nona]] can output multi-layer [[TIFF]] files, in which all remapped images are arranged in layers with appropriate offsets.  These compact TIFF files are useful for visualizing and editing [[Alpha channel|alpha masks]], for instance to exclude moving objects or troublesome stitch areas, prior to passing to [[enblend]] for final blending.  [[Gimp]] can read, but not write these multi-layer TIFF files, and enblend cannot read them.   Another compact output option is a [[Cropped TIFF]].  Multi-layer TIFFs are simply a collection of cropped TIFFs in a single file.   [[TIFF|tiffsplit]] (a TIFF Tools program) can split a multi-layer file into separate cropped TIFF images, prior to running enblend.
 Unfortunately, no editors (except [[Cinepaint]]) preserve the offset information in [[Cropped TIFF]]s, which means enblend cannot use them after any editing (it will stack them all on top of each other).  An option for making use of multi-layer TIFFs is available with the Gimp script '''[[Media:save-layers-tiff.scm|save-layers-tiff]]'''.  This script saves all layers, applying any alpha masks, to full size (non-cropped) images, which enblend can accept.  To install, simply drop in ''~/.gimp-2.2/scripts/'' (or whatever version of Gimp you are running).
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 The recommended workflow is then:
-* Output to multi-layer TIFF.
+* Output to multi-layer TIFF using [[Hugin]].
-* Open the multi-layer TIFF in the [[Gimp]], version 2 or later.
+* Open the resulting multi-layer TIFF in the [[Gimp]], version 2 or later.
 * For any layers which need alpha editing, right-click on the layer, and choose ''Add Layer Mask'', selecting ''Transfer layer's alpha channel''.
-* After all masks are edited, choose ''Script-Fu->Utils->Save Layers as Individual TIFFs''.  The files will be saved as ''file000.tif'', etc.  Note that all layer masks will be applied, and the layers will be expanded to the full image size.
+* Click on the layer mask thumbnail, and edit it (disabling view of all but 2 layers, and reducing the opacity of the upper layer can be useful here).
 * Run enblend, like ''enblend -wzo file.tif file[0-9]*.tif''.
 * (Optionally) remove the ''fileXXX.tif'' files, and save the multi-layer TIFF in a format which can preserve your edits, e.g. Gimp's native format, ''file.xcf''.  You can then safely delete the multi-layer TIFF.