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Guide to CJ Photomanips (2023 Edition)
So you want to create conjoined photomanipulations. Despite what Adobe would like you to think, you don’t need to fork your money over to them every month in order to do so. In fact, if you know what apps to use, you can do it entirely for free. Let’s get started! What you’ll need A decent PC with internet access GIMP (www.gimp.org/downloads/) (it’s free) FaceApp (also free) GFPGAN (AI image upscaling software, can be used for free on GitHub) How to make a conjoined photomanipulation Before starting, you should familiarize yourself with GIMP. There are abundant online tutorials available for it. In addition, do a bit of research on the anatomy of real conjoined twins to gain an understanding of their proportions and poses, or at least study manips other people have made. Clone, Heal, Smudge, Dodge/Burn, Blur/Sharpen, Eraser, Warp, and the various layer, opacity, and transformation tools are essential. You usually won't need Airbrush but it can be helpful for certain