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GIMP is a free, Photoshop–like image manipulation program, and as its use grows, so does the demand for detailed instruction on how to get the very most out of it. GIMP Bible is the most comprehensive and current independent GIMP reference available that goes beyond official documentation.
If you′re a digital artist or photographer, the step–by–step explanations in this authoritative guide show you how to power–use GIMP throughout a production pipeline. Topics include understanding the GIMP interface and how to work with it, how to use all of GIMP′s tools to create high–quality images, GIMP′s default filters and plug–ins, advanced techniques for customization with Python and Scheme scripting, and much more.
- GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free graphics editor that runs on Linux, Windows, or Macs; it is used to process digital graphics and photographs including creating graphics and logos, resizing and cropping photos, altering colors, combining images, creating basic GIF animated images, and more
- Whether you′re a digital artist, professional photographer, or beginner, this detailed how–to shows you best practices, valuable techniques, and helpful tips for getting the most out of GIMP for your projects
- Topics include the GIMP interface and how to work with it, in–depth description of GIMP′s tools and how to use them to create high–quality images, a comprehensive reference for all of GIMP′s default filters and common plug–ins, and advanced customization with Python and Scheme scripting
Get the most out of this free image editing tool for your production pipeline with the GIMP Bible.
Note: CD–ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
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Create dazzling digital graphics using GIMP
Edit photos, paint, create animation, batch process—you can do it all with the free, open–source GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) and the instruction in this comprehensive GIMP Bible. This valuable book first introduces you to GIMP′s interface and tools, then clearly shows you how to manage an entire production pipeline and produce high–quality images. If you′re an artist, photographer, Web designer, or animator using GIMP, this is the book you need to succeed.
Find out what GIMP can and can′t do—and master all of its tools
Learn to use layers, paths, channels, and colors effectively
Start painting in GIMP with improved paint dynamics
Master a slew of filters and masks and see how to automate tasks
Animate by hand or add effects to video with the GIMP Animation Package
Intelligently resize images with Liquid Rescale
Create custom effects with scripting and other advanced techniques
Companion Web Site
Find the latest GIMP updates, as well as support materials for the book′s tutorials and supplemental tutorials at wiley.com/go/GIMPBible.com. The site also includes links to the most current versions of GIMP plug–ins, tips on how to install them, and a blog where you can ask questions pertaining to the GIMP Bible.
- Digital images are sampled into a grid of pixels
- Control image desaturation with the Channel Mixer
- Apply textures painted in GIMP to a character model
- Use GIMP to create high–quality images
- Learn all features, functions, and tools
- Master default filters and common plug–ins
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It's hard to be hard but ...
The illustrations are in B&W which is ridiculous for a book about colour image processing; in many cases it is impossible to even imagine what the authors are trying to illustrate.
The links to the web site which supplements the book don't work!!
The style is dry - it's hard work and doesn't make you want to keep reading. I believe that this is because the authors have fallen into the trap of describing/explaining what the software does rather than how you can do what you want to do _with_ the software. Sadly, I have written several software instruction manuals that also fell into this trap - and I was told by my customers how unhelpful they found them.
The book is detailed and contains plenty of information and I am sure I will find it useful for reference, but I cannot recommend it as a first book on GIMP or to learn how to use GIMP.
In the past I ave used Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro, but moving to Linux, Ubuntu and Mandriva Power Pack, I became acquainted with GIMP's ability to edit and create high quality images in Linux. This then persuaded me to use GIMP for all my cross-platform needs.
I did a search for books and found the GIMP Bible which was what I needed to help me use GIMP more fully. The other reason is that I already use another Bible the Linux Command Line and Scripting Bible, its a massive 809 pages and has increased my Linux skills more than I could have done unaided.
The GIMP Bible's 722 pages is a comprehensive and worthwhile investment for my cross-platform needs.
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