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PublisherNo Starch Press, Incorporated

ISBN-101593273835

ISBN-139781593273835

eBay Product ID (ePID)109173982

Product Key Features

Number of Pages676 Pages

Publication NameGimp : a Complete Guide to Nearly Everything

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2013

SubjectComputer Graphics, Digital Media / Photography (See Also Photography / Techniques / Digital), Desktop Applications / Design & Graphics, Digital Media / General

FeaturesNew Edition

TypeTextbook

AuthorKarine Delvare, Olivier Lecarme

Subject AreaComputers

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.5 in

Item Weight13 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2012-020781

IllustratedYes

Edition DescriptionNew Edition

SynopsisGIMP 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 half offers a comprehensive ref, GIMP is a free alternative to Adobe Photoshop. It's a powerful, full-featured, professional-grade graphics editor with millions of users worldwide, and it can be intimidating. Even professional users find themselves stumped from time to time. The Book of GIMP is a comprehensive guide to GIMP 2.8 with answers to (nearly) all of your questions ......, 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 half offers a comprehensive reference to GIMP's many features, including color balancing, masks, filters, and plug-ins. You'll find tools described in unparalleled detail, with coverage of nearly every option and parameter. With illustrated tutorials and detailed references, The Book of GIMP is sure to become your one-stop guide to just about everything GIMP., GIMP is a free alternative to Adobe Photoshop. It's a powerful, full-featured, professional-grade graphics editor with millions of users worldwide, and it can be intimidating. Even professional users find themselves stumped from time to time. The Book of GIMP is a comprehensive guide to GIMP 2.8 with answers to (nearly) all of your questions about GIMP. The first half of the book covers basics like resizing and cropping images, touching up spots and scratches, and customizing your desktop. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions show you how to build custom textures, animate logos, adjust color balance, work with selections and masks, and create digital illustrations. Every chapter is loaded with examples, illustrations, and detailed explanations that are simple enough for a beginner to understand, but thorough enough to satisfy serious users. The book's second half offers a comprehensive reference to GIMP's many features, including drawing, transformation, and color balance tools, selections, masks, filters, and plug-ins. Tools are described in unparalleled detail, with coverage of every option and parameter. You'll also find coverage of GIMP 2.8 's many new features like the new single window interface, layer groups, tool presets, and more. The Book of GIMP will teach you how to: * Make old and damaged photos look like new * Improve the color balance and composition of images, and remove distortions and noise * Create stunning panoramas and digital collages by blending a series of photos * Create colorful digital art, layer by layer * Work with selections, channels, and masks to edit your images like a pro * Make, edit, and export animated GIFs and short digital videos * Customize nearly every aspect of your GIMP experience Written by computer scientists with extensive experience teaching GIMP, the book covers every topic rigorously, and goes well beyond the basics, delving into advanced topics like building animated brushes and writing custom plug-ins. With clear instructions for beginners as well as encyclopedic coverage for experts, The Book of GIMP is your go-to resource for all things GIMP, regardless of your experience level., 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 half offers a comprehensive reference to GIMP's many features, including color balancing, masks, filters, and plug-ins. You'll find tools described in unparalleled detail, with coverage of nearly every option and parameter. With illustrated tutorials and detailed references, The Book of GIMP is sure to become your one-stop guide to just about everything GIMP.

LC Classification NumberTR267.5.G56L4313