With four color graphics and screenshots throughout, you will learn how to prepare camera images for display on web pages,including processes like rescaling, cropping, and balancing color. Utilizing layers, paths, and masks are also covered in extensive detail. Of course, you will also learn how to draw lines and shapes; utilize patterns and gradients; and even create your own brushes, patterns, and gradients.
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 will learn how to tap into the powerful filters, effects, and plugins that are available for The 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.
What you will learn:
1. Install The GIMP on Windows, Linux, and Mac OSX.
2. Explore the interface and configuration options.
3. Prepare your camera images for use on the Web, including rescaling, cropping, and balancing color.
4. Learn basic techniques such as drawing lines and shapes, utilizing patterns, and making use of gradients.
5. Master advanced techniques such as layers, paths, and masks.
6. Create your own brushes, patterns, and gradients.
7.Discover tricks for fixing blemishes, removing redeye, and stitching together panoramic images.
Who is this book for?
This book is for graphics designers, digital photographers, and hobbyists. It is aimed at those who need to utilize a full featured image manipulation program but don't have hundreds of dollars to pay for Photoshop. The GIMP is also the preferred image manipulation application for the open source advocate. The GIMP is available on Windows, Linux, and Mac OSX.
In my next post,I will show you more about this program you can find and download from Gimp Organization
http://www.gimp.org/
Also you can Chat and have any conversation you like in GimpChat http://gimpchat.com/index.php
if you read my first post about Gimp you will understand more this forum is all about.
You can look too my personal Portfolio I have created with GIMP only.this thing is amazing! :)
BigStock:http://www.bigstockphoto.com/?refid=vgm4kjUZba
Have fun!
Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition
GIMP Bible
Gimp 2 for Photographers: Image Editing with Open Source Software
GIMP (Visual QuickStart Guide)
GIMP Pocket Reference (O'Reilly Pocket Reference Series)
Sams Teach Yourself GIMP in 24 Hours
Artists' Guide to the GIMP
Gimp: The Official Handbook: Learn the Ins and Outs of Gimp from the Masters Who Wrote the GIMP User's Manual on The Web
Guerrilla Guide to Great Graphics With the Gimp
GIMP for Linux® Bible
GIMP for Absolute Beginners
NEW GIMP STICKERS FOR KEYBOARD
THE GIMP User Manual
Create Your Own Website Graphics Using Gimp (Training Videos)
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