GIMP is a free Photoshop substitute that has a ton of high-end capabilities. But GIMP can be challenging to learn because it has so many strong tools and menu options.
The Book of GIMP has the solutions you need, whether you're struggling to get started or seeking to understand some of GIMP's more advanced features.
The tutorials in the first part of the book guide you through fundamental GIMP abilities such as resizing and cropping photographs, fixing blemishes and personalizing your workspace. Step-by-step directions with illustrations demonstrate how to:
The second half of the book provides a thorough overview of all of GIMP's functions, including color balancing, masks, filters, and plug-ins. Tools are detailed in the most comprehensive detail possible, covering almost all options and parameters.
- 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
