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"Grokking the GIMP" is for the serious user of the GNU Image Manipulation Program, a premiere digital image editing and painting program. It covers the GIMP in depth, and complex tasks are intuitively presented and explained using an interactive approach. In addition to emphasizing the theory and core concepts of image manipulation, "Grokking the GIMP" beautifully illustrates the practical aspects of working with digital images. This fully 4-color book presents nine major projects and a collection of many smaller ones that illustrate the core and advanced uses of this powerful open-source application. Numbered steps and an abundance of color images walk the reader through real-world examples of color correction, image enhancement, collage, photo montage, rendering, and Web-graphics creation....

The ultimate reference and guide to the GNU image manipulation programGIMP is a free, Photoshop-like image manipulation program, and as its use grows, so does the demand for detailed instruction on how to get the very most out of it. GIMP Bible is the most comprehensive and current independent GIMP reference available that goes beyond official documentation.If you're a digital artist or photographer, the step-by-step explanations in this authoritative guide show you how to power-use GIMP throughout a production pipeline. Topics include understanding the GIMP interface and how to work with it, how to use all of GIMP's tools to create high-quality images, GIMP's default filters and plug-ins, advanced techniques for customization with Python and Scheme scripting, and much more.GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free graphics editor that runs on Linux, Windows, or Macs; it is used to process digital graphics and photographs including creating...

GIMP for Absolute Beginners gives us an easy wayto usethe power of GIMP, and enjoy digital photography and graphics without worrying about application features. GIMP is a powerful open source graphics and digital imaging application with almostall the features of its proprietary counterpart, Photoshop.But many of us are photographers and artists first,and we like touse our tools without having to think about them too much.GIMP for Absolute Beginnersgets us to this stage without patronising users who haven't used GIMP before. But what can we actually do with photos and graphical images? These questions are answered in a photo projects chapter as well as a chapter on digital painting: Starting with making small changes to photos and adding information to them to creatingpaintings and drawingswithout photographic input. GIMP for Absolute Beginners covers the newest version of GIMP, version 2.8, so you can be sure the book covers the latest GIMP ...

Learn the basics of GIMP through practical examples Overview Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results. Use GIMP features to draw and color images. Make a precise infographic. Compose multiple pictures in an image. In Detail Image manipulation is being used by professionals all over the world. Beautiful pictures can be achieved by combining technology with art. GIMP. the GNU Image Manipulation Program, makes them accessible to everyone. GIMP is. With it, anyone can express their emotional and intellectual capability in a new dimension. "Instant GIMP Starter" is a book that provides a new generation of artists with new techniques and tools in a comprehensive format. A range of task from drawing simple images to composing multiple pictures in an image are covered in this book. This book walks you through the journey of learning various tools and gets the reader to create exciting artwor...

GIMP is a free alternative to Adobe Photoshop with tons of professional-grade features. But with so many powerful tools and menu options, GIMP can be difficult to master. Whether you're struggling to get started or trying to master some of GIMP's more complex features, you'll find the answers you're looking for in The Book of GIMP.The tutorials in the first half of the book walk you through essential GIMP skills, like resizing and cropping images, touching up spots and scratches, and customizing your work area. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions show you how to:Improve the lighting and composition of images Remove distortions and noise to make old and damaged photos look like new Create stunning panoramas and digital collages using a series of photos Make, edit, and export custom textures, logos, and animated GIFs Work with selections, channels, and masks to edit images like a pro Create colorful digital art, layer by layer The book's second ...