2014
Lynda
Justin Seeley
4:49
English
GIMP is a popular open-source image editor for Mac, Windows, and Linux that has slowly evolved to become a credible free alternative to programs like Adobe Photoshop. In this course, Justin Seeley shows how to translate basic image editing techniques to GIMP, such as cropping and resizing, selecting and masking, improving tone and contrast, and dedicates other chapters to retouching with the cloning and healing tools, creating illustrative effects with the paint and ink brushes, and working with text and paths. The final sections show you how to save time by automating tasks with macros and batch processing and how to print and save your work.
Introduction
Welcome
Using the exercise files
Configuring GIMP for Windows
IMPORTANT: Before we get started
1. Getting Started
Touring the GIMP interface
Exploring the tools
Creating and saving documents
2. Working with Layers
What are layers?
Exploring the Layers palette
Creating and deleting layers
Linking layers together
Changing the stacking order
Exploring blend modes
Transforming a layer
Adjusting layer transparency
3. Creating Selections and Masks
Working with basic selection tools
Using the Free Select tool
Using Fuzzy Select
Creating selections by color
Using Intelligent Scissors
Layer masking explained
Creating a layer mask
Modifying a layer mask
4. Manipulating Images
Rotating images
Cropping images
Using auto adjustments
Adjusting images with Levels
Adjusting images with Curves
Adjusting Hue, Saturation, and Brightness
Adjusting noisy images
Sharpening images
Adjusting image size
Using Liquid Rescale
Using the Cage Transform tool
5. Working with Paths
What are paths?
Using the Paths tool
Using paths with brushes
6. Working with Text
Adding text to images
Typing text on a path
Converting text to a path
7. Using the Paint Tools
Working with brushes
Adjusting brush attributes
Creating a custom brush
Using the Ink tool
Working with gradient fills
Working with pattern fills
8. Fixing Image Flaws
Using dodge and burn tools
Using blur and sharpen tools
Using the Clone tool
Cloning in perspective
Using the Healing tool
9. Exploring the Filters
Using the blur filters
Using the distortion filters
Creating a drop shadow
Adding noise to an image
Exploring the artistic filters
10. Automating Tasks
Using the batch processor
Exploring essential keyboard shortcuts
11. Printing and Saving Images
Saving your work in GIMP
Exporting for print and web
Printing your work
Conclusion
Goodbye
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