Akkana Peck

Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional is an introduction to the powerful and freely available image editing program known as the GNU Image Manipulation Program, commonly referred to as the GIMP. Whether you want to create digital art, craft greeting cards suitable for sending to friends and family, or make the most of your digital camera, the GIMP has the power and flexibility to do it all. As a longtime GIMP user and occasional contributor, I want to share the knowledge I’ve gained about image editing using this powerful platform. I wrote this book partly to introduce the GIMP to people who have never used any sort of image processing program. However, even seasoned GIMP users will enjoy discussions of rarely discussed techniques and topics. Beginning with an overview of basic operations for improving digital photographs and proceeding to advanced topics such as layer modes, color manipulation, and writing simple scripts and plug-ins, this book has something to offer for readers of all levels. Along the way, I include a number of sample projects that show you how to perform a variety of tasks such as removing objects from photographs, drawing figures that look three-dimensional, and combining several images into a panorama. You’ll learn how to shoot better photographs, pick up lots of ideas for new projects, and better understand image processing theory. Based on the latest 2.4 release, this book covers the very latest GIMP features, and includes instructions for installing the GIMP on Windows, Mac, or Linux. Get ready to explore the world of digital image manipulation and, more importantly, to have fun!
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