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Course Outline
Introduction
Launching GIMP
- Supported Platforms (Linux, MacOS, Windows)
- Language Settings
- Command Line Options
Working with GIMP
- Meet Wilber
- Fundamental Concepts
- Primary Windows
- The Main Toolbox
- Image Window
- Dialogs and Docking
- Undoing and Permanent Actions
- Resizing an Image (Scaling)
- Reducing JPEG File Size
- Cropping an Image
- Image Information
- Changing Image Modes
- Flipping an Image
- Drawing Straight Lines
- Common Causes of GIMP Freezes
- Preparing Images for Web Use
- Optimizing Image Size and Quality
- Further Reducing File Size
- Saving Images with Transparency
Painting with GIMP
- Feathering
- Making Selections Partially Transparent
- Creating and Using Selections
- Moving Selections
- Free Selections
- Using QuickMask
- Paths
- Brushes
- Adding New Brushes
- The GIH Dialog Box
- Creating Variable-Size Brushes
- Gradients
- Patterns
- Palettes
- Drawing Simple Objects
- Drawing Straight Lines
- Creating Basic Shapes
Combining Images
- Introduction to Layers
- Layer Modes
- Creating New Layers
- Text and Fonts
- Text Editing
Enhancing Photographs
- Working with Digital Camera Photos
- Improving Composition
- Enhancing Colors
- Adjusting Sharpness
- Removing Unwanted Elements
- Saving Your Work
Customizing GIMP
- Grids and Guides
- Rendering a Grid
- Configuring Tile Cache
- Creating Menu Shortcuts
- Dialogs and Docking
- Removing Tabs
- Customizing the Splash Screen
Scripting
- Using Plugins
- Installing New Plugins
- Utilizing Script-Fu Scripts
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of operating systems (Linux, Mac, or Windows)
- Familiarity with Photoshop is advantageous
Audience
- Beginners eager to learn image editing via GIMP
- Graphic designers switching from other tools like Photoshop
- Hobbyists and professionals aiming to upgrade their image editing skills using free, open-source software
14 Hours
