Beginning GIMP From Novice to Professional [DrinkyCrow] torrent

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From first installation to advanced image manipulation techniques, Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition explains how anyone can utilize The GIMP: a free, open source image manipulation program. You will learn how to install The GIMP on Windows, Linux, and MacOS X platforms. Once youÆve installed the application, youÆll learn about the interface and configuration options, and then jump into a quick and simple project to familiarize yourself.

With fourûcolor graphics and screenshots throughout, youÆll learn how to prepare camera images for display on web pagesùincluding processes like rescaling, cropping, and balancing color. Utilizing layers, paths, and masks are also covered in extensive detail. Of course, you will also learn how to draw lines and shapes; utilize patterns and gradients; and even create your own brushes, patterns, and gradients.

GIMP expert and author Akkana Peck teaches you how to touch up digital photographs, smudging away blemishes, fixing redûeye, and stitching panoramic images. YouÆll learn how to tap into the powerful filters, effects, and plugûins that are available for The GIMP and automate tasks using scripts. The entire book is approached in a projectûbased manner, and as you progress, numerous projects will help strengthen your newly acquired abilities.
What youÆll learn
Install The GIMP on Windows, Linux, and Mac OSX.
Explore the interface and configuration options.
Prepare your camera images for use on the Web, including rescaling, cropping, and balancing color.
Learn basic techniques such as drawing lines and shapes, utilizing patterns, and making use of gradients.
Master advanced techniques such as layers, paths, and masks.
Create your own brushes, patterns, and gradients.
Discover tricks for fixing blemishes, removing redeye, and stitching together panoramic images.

Who is this book for?

This book is for graphics designers, digital photographers, and hobbyists. ItÆs is aimed at those who need to utilize a fullûfeatured image manipulation program but donÆt have hundreds of dollars to pay for Photoshop. The GIMP is also the preferred image manipulation application for the open source advocate. The GIMP is available on Windows, Linux, and Mac OSX.