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Course Outline
Introduction
Launching GIMP
- Supported Platforms (Linux, MacOS, Windows)
- Language Settings
- Command Line Arguments
Using GIMP
- What is Wilber?
- Basic Concepts
- Main Windows
- The Main Toolbox
- Image Window
- Dialogs and Docking
- Undoing and Irreversible Actions
- Resizing an Image (Scaling)
- Reducing JPEG File Size
- Cropping an Image
- Viewing Image Information
- Changing Color Mode
- Flipping an Image
- Drawing Straight Lines
- Common Causes of GIMP Unresponsiveness
- Preparing Images for the Web
- Achieving Optimal Size/Quality Ratio
- Further Reducing File Size
- Saving Images with Transparency
Painting with GIMP
- Feathering
- Making Selections Partially Transparent
- Creating and Managing Selections
- Moving a Selection
- Free Selections
- Using QuickMask
- Paths
- Brushes
- Adding New Brushes
- The GIH Dialog Box
- Creating Variable-Size Brushes
- Gradients
- Patterns
- Palettes
- Drawing Simple Objects
- Drawing a Straight Line
- Creating Basic Shapes
Combining Images
- Introduction to Layers
- Layer Modes
- Creating New Layers
- Text and Fonts
- Text Tools
Enhancing Photographs
- Working with Digital Camera Photos
- Improving Composition
- Enhancing Colors
- Adjusting Sharpness
- Removing Unwanted Objects
- Saving Your Results
Customizing GIMP
- Grids and Guides
- Rendering a Grid
- Configuring Tile Cache
- Creating Shortcuts for Menu Functions
- Dialogs and Docking
- Removing Tabs
- Customizing the Splash Screen
Scripting
- Using Plugins
- Installing New Plugins
- Using Script-Fu Scripts
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Familiarity with operating systems (Linux, Mac, or Windows)
- Knowledge of Photoshop may be advantageous
Audience
- Beginners aiming to learn image editing with GIMP
- Graphic designers transitioning from other image editing software, such as Photoshop
- Hobbyists and professionals seeking to improve their image editing skills using free, open-source software
14 Hours
