Windows NEIN: Behind the Scenes

I have had several people ask me whether I created the Windows NEIN image I tweeted the other day. The answer is yes and here is how, in three simple steps using GIMP:

  1. Download two popular images, NeinQuarterly and Windows 8
  2. Edit Windows image to remove the 8, make the window transparent, add NEIN, desaturate
  3. Edit the NeinQuarterly image to remove the NEIN, stretch to fit behind window

Done! Here is the final result:

Contact me for the XCF image if you want to mess with it.

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