Figure 11.78.
The same image, before and after applying Cubism filter
This filter is found in
Filters → Artitic → Cubism
The Cubism plug-in modifies the image so that it appears to be
constructed of small squares of semitransparent tissue paper.
Tip
If setting possibilities of this filter are not enough for you, see
GIMPressionist filter
which offers more options.
Tip
Si les possibilités de réglage de ce filtre ne vous suffisent pas,
voyez le filtre
GIMPressionist qui
offre beaucoup plus d'options.
11.4.2.
Options
Figure 11.79.
“Cubism” filter options
Tile Size
This variable determines the size, in pixels, of the squares to
be used. This is, in effect, the size of the little squares of
tissue paper used in generating the new image. The slider can be
used, the exact pixel size can be entered into the text box, or
the arrow buttons can be used.
Tile Saturation
This variable specifies how intense the color of the squares
should be. This affects the opacity of the squares. A high value
will render the squares very intensely and does not allow lower
squares to show through. A lower value allows the lower squares
to be more visible through the higher ones and causes more
blending in the colors. If this is set to 0 and Use Background
Color is not checked, the entire layer will be rendered black.
If it is checked and the value here is zero, the background
color will fill the entire layer.
Use Backgroundcolor
This selection box determines whether the background color
displayed in the Toolbox should be used when applying the
filter. If it is not checked, black will be used instead.
Tip
If you are using this to generate background images for web pages
and the like, work with a small range of colors painted randomly
on a small square. Then apply the Cubism filter with the desired
settings. As a last step, try Filters/Map/Make Seamless to adjust
the image so it will tile seamlessly in your background.
![[Tip]](../images/tip.png)
