# Paperback: 584 pages
# Publisher: Apress; 2 edition (January 15, 2009)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 1430210702
# ISBN-13: 978-1430210702

From first installation to advanced image manipulation techniques,
Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition explains how anyone
can utilize The GIMP: a free, open source image manipulation program.
You will learn how to install The 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.


With four–color graphics and screenshots throughout, you’ll 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’ll learn how to tap into the powerful filters, effects, and
plug–ins 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’ll learn

* Install The GIMP on Windows, Linux, and Mac OSX.
* Explore the interface and configuration options.
* Prepare your camera images for use on the Web, including rescaling,
cropping, and balancing color.
* Learn basic techniques such as drawing lines and shapes, utilizing
patterns, and making use of gradients.
* Master advanced techniques such as layers, paths, and masks.
* Create your own brushes, patterns, and gradients.
* 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’s
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.

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