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Course Outline
Introduction
Launching GIMP
- Supported Platforms (Linux, MacOS, Windows)
- Language Selection
- Command Line Arguments
Working with GIMP
- Who is Wilber?
- Fundamental Concepts
- Main Windows
- The Primary Toolbox
- The Image Window
- Dialogs and Docking
- Undoing Actions and Irreversible Steps
- Resizing an Image (Scaling)
- Reducing JPEG File Sizes
- Cropping an Image
- Gathering Image Information
- Changing Image Modes
- Flipping an Image
- Drawing Straight Lines
- Common Causes of GIMP Lag
- Preparing Images for Web Use
- Achieving Optimal Size and Quality Balance
- Further Reducing File Size
- Saving Images with Transparency
Painting with GIMP
- Feathering
- Making Selections Partially Transparent
- Creating and Using Selections
- Moving Selections
- Creating Freeform Selections
- Utilising 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 Elements
Enhancing Photographs
- Working with Digital Camera Photos
- Improving Composition
- Adjusting Colours
- Refining Sharpness
- Removing Unwanted Objects from an Image
- Saving Your Results
Customising GIMP
- Grids and Guides
- Rendering a Grid
- Configuring Your Tile Cache
- Creating Shortcuts for Menu Functions
- Dialogs and Docking
- Removing Tabs
- Customising the Splash Screen
Scripting
- Using Plugins
- Installing New Plugins
- Utilising Script-Fu Scripts
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Familiarity with operating systems (Linux, Mac, or Windows)
- Previous knowledge of Photoshop may be advantageous
Target Audience
- Beginners seeking to learn image editing via GIMP
- Graphic designers transitioning from other image editing tools like Photoshop
- Hobbyists and professionals aiming to enhance their image editing skills using free, open-source software
14 Hours
