March 25, 2009

How to import the LMC PS Brush Kits

Here is a quick simple guide on how to import the LMC PS Brushes using PS/Gimp/PSP

Please note I cannot guarantee that this always works but have provided a free Demo Brush for you to test it.

Download the Zip file and unpack it on your computer, not directly in any graphics application folder.


How to import the Brushes into PS


MAC


1) Open Photoshop

2) select the "brush" tool

3) Click the drop down arrow next to "Brushes: " on the top panel where you change size & parameter of the brush

4) click the little arrow on the top right of the drop down window

5) select "load brushes" 

6) choose the .abr file you just saved on your computer

7) they will now show as options in your brush window


To view the brushes properly go to "Windows" - "Brushes" or press F5


OR 


1) Open Photoshop

2) open the brush window - go to "Windows" - "Brushes" or press F5

3) Click the drop down button on the top right of the brushes window

4) select "load brushes" 

5) choose the .abr file you just saved on your computer

6) they will now show as options in your brush window



WINDOWS


1) Open Photoshop

2) open the brush window - go to "Windows" - "Brushes" or press F5

3) Click the drop down button on the top right of the brushes window

4) select "load brushes" 

5) choose the .abr file you just saved on your computer

6) they will now show as options in your brush window


GIMP


Tested in GIMP 2.6 and they "just work" when the .abr file is dropped into the users gimp brush folder, whether gimp is running on Vista 64bit, XP 32bit, Linux or Solaris 


On Vista thats C:Users.gimp-brushes 

On XP thats C:Documents and Settings.gimp-brushes 

On Unix thats $HOME/.gimp-/brushes 


In all cases above, replace with the userid logged in, and witht the installed gimp version. Simply copy the .abr file into the right directory and your brushes will be there next time they start gimp, 



All you need to do is play with the opacity of the brush until it works the way you want. I loaded a TGA of a tshirt I made and added extra wrinkles across the body just fine with an opacity of 40%



I found a wonderful tutorial on how to use PS brushes in PSP 

The Instructions are also included in the free LMC Demo Brush Kit

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