Making a Web 2.0 Logo in GIMP

Here is a video tutorial I created in the GIMP on how to make a logo in the style of 'Web 2.0'
There are two versions, the YouTube version and the onsite high resolution version. The high resolution version will take a little more time to load, but it is of much higher quality. The YouTube version is of relatively low quality.
Text Tutorial:
The first step is to create a new 512x256 image. This canvas should accomodate your logo fine, but you can adjust it if it constrains the size too much.
Next we need to pick a color for the text of the logo. Click on the Foreground Color selector and pick the desired color. You should have an idea of what you want your logo to say already. For example, I used 'GIMP 2.0' Using the text tool, click on the canvas and type in the text for your logo. Now, using the move tool, center it on the canvas.
We will now create the reflection. Open the Layers dialog and select your text layer. Click on the Duplicate Layer button. Rename the new layer 'Reflection.' Make sure the layer is still selected and access Layer->Transform->Flip Vertically. Move the layer directly below the first text layer with the Move tool.
Right click the Reflection layer and select Add Layer Mask. This mask will contain the gradient so the reflection will fade off. Set the foreground color to black. Select the gradient tool and set the gradient type to FG to Transparent. Click and drag from top to bottom over your reflection layer until the desired fade is achieved.
Next we will add a nice little badge. We will do this using the Gfig tool. You can add all kinds of scriptable little geometric patters to your images with this nifty tool. Access Filters->Render->Gfig to start it. In the toolbar, click on the Create Star tool. In the Tool Options, set the sides to 15. Click and drag to create the star on your logo. You can edit the star by clicking and dragging on the control points along the star.
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YouTube:


High Resolution:
High Resolution

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