Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional explains how to use the open source image manipulation program, GIMP version 2.4. You’ll learn how to install GIMP on Windows, Linux, and MacOS X platforms. Once you’ve installed the application, you’ll learn about the interface and configuration options, and then jump into a quick–and–simple project to familiarize yourself even further. **With four–color graphics and screenshots throughout**, you’ll learn how to prepare camera images for display on web pagesincluding functions like rescaling, cropping, and balancing color. The book also explains with great detail how to utilize layers, paths, and masks. You’ll also learn how to draw lines and shapes, use patterns and gradients, and even create your own brushes, patterns, and gradients. Touch–ups are covered thoroughly: how to smudge away blemishes, fix red–eye, and stitch panoramic images. You’ll even learn how to tap into the powerful filters, effects, and plug–ins that are available and automate tasks using scripts. The entire book is laid out in a project–based manner, so as you progress through it, numerous projects help solidify your newly acquired abilities.

i Found This Book To Contain Relevant Information Which Could Be Invaluable In Ones Journey Into The Fascinating World Of Image Manipulation Using Gimp.

— Ravi Kumar, Slashdot Contributor

this Book Is Great For The Completely New User, But Even The Seasoned Veteran Can Learn Quite A Bit.

— Chad W. Smith, Gimpshop Dot Net

this One Is The Most Comprehensive And Useful Books That I’ve Found. I Give It A Five For Five. I Wouldn’t Hesitate To Recommend It To Others.

— Mark Vandewettering, Brainwagon

beginning Gimp: From Novice To Professional Explains How To Use The Open Source Image Manipulation Program, Gimp Version 2.4. You’ll Learn How To Install Gimp On Windows, Linux, And Macos X Platforms. Once You’ve Installed The Application, You’ll Learn About The Interface And Configuration Options, And Then Jump Into A Quick–and–simple Project To Familiarize Yourself Even Further.

with Four–color Graphics And Screenshots Throughout, You’ll Learn How To Prepare Camera Images For Display On Web Pagesincluding Functions Like Rescaling, Cropping, And Balancing Color. The Book Also Explains With Great Detail How To Utilize Layers, Paths, And Masks. You’ll Also Learn How To Draw Lines And Shapes, Use Patterns And Gradients, And Even Create Your Own Brushes, Patterns, And Gradients.

touch–ups Are Covered Thoroughly: How To Smudge Away Blemishes, Fix Red–eye, And Stitch Panoramic Images. You’ll Even Learn How To Tap Into The Powerful Filters, Effects, And Plug–ins That Are Available And Automate Tasks Using Scripts. The Entire Book Is Laid Out In A Project–based Manner, So As You Progress Through It, Numerous Projects Help Solidify Your Newly Acquired Abilities.

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all Along, The Author Gives Interesting Tit-bits On Various Aspects Of Image Creation And Modification Which Would Be Eye Openers For Most People Who Are Getting Introduced To The Art Of Graphics Manipulation. Reading The Book, I Was Able To Get Valuable Insights Into Different Aspects Of Image Editing Such As Antialiazing, Hinting Text And Such, Which Plays An Important Part In Creating Good Graphics.

Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional......Page 1 Contents......Page 6 Introduction......Page 20 CHAPTER 1 Get to Know the GIMP......Page 22 CHAPTER 2 Improving Digital Photos......Page 48 CHAPTER 3 Introduction to Layers......Page 94 CHAPTER 4 Drawing.......Page 138 CHAPTER 5 Selection.......Page 188 CHAPTER 6 Erasing and Touching Up......Page 240 CHAPTER 7 Filters and Effects......Page 276 CHAPTER 8 Color Manipulation, Channels, and Layer Modes......Page 318 CHAPTER 9 Advanced Drawing.......Page 354 CHAPTER 10 Advanced Compositing......Page 402 CHAPTER 11 Plug-Ins and Scripting.......Page 438 CHAPTER 12 Additional Topics.......Page 480 APPENDIX A Getting and Installing the GIMP......Page 506 APPENDIX B Installing the GIMP on Windows......Page 508 APPENDIX C Installing the GIMP on Mac.......Page 514 APPENDIX D Installing the GIMP on Linux or Unix......Page 520 APPENDIX E Building from Source......Page 524 APPENDIX F First Startup......Page 528 Index......Page 530 GIMP expert and author Akkana Peck teaches you how to touch up digital photographs, smudging away blemishes, fixing red–eye, and stitching panoramic images. You’ll learn how to tap into the powerful filters, effects, and plug–ins that are available for GIMP and automate tasks using scripts. The entire book is approached in a project–based manner, and as you progress, numerous projects will help strengthen your newly acquired abilities. Containing numerous projects to help solidify your newly acquired abilities, this book explains how to use the open source image manipulation program, GIMP version 2.4 "Create, manipulate, and convert professional-quality images with the powerful GNU Image Manipulation Program."--Cover