Editorial Reviews
Product Description: I found this book to contain relevant information which could be invaluable in ones journey into the fascinating world of image manipulation using GIMP.
— Ravi Kumar, Slashdot contributor
This book is great for the completely new user, but even the seasoned veteran can learn quite a bit.
— Chad W. Smith, GIMPShop dot Net
This one is the most comprehensive and useful books that I’ve found. I give it a five for five. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to others.
— Mark Vandewettering, Brainwagon
Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional explains how to use the open source image manipulation program, GIMP version 2.4. You’ll learn how to install GIMP on Windows, Linux, and MacOS X platforms. Once you’ve installed the application, you’ll learn about the interface and configuration options, and then jump into a quick–and–simple project to familiarize yourself even further.
With four–color graphics and screenshots throughout, you’ll learn how to prepare camera images for display on web pagesincluding functions like rescaling, cropping, and balancing color. The book also explains with great detail how to utilize layers, paths, and masks. You’ll also learn how to draw lines and shapes, use patterns and gradients, and even create your own brushes, patterns, and gradients.
Touch–ups are covered thoroughly: how to smudge away blemishes, fix red–eye, and stitch panoramic images. You’ll even learn how to tap into the powerful filters, effects, and plug–ins that are available and automate tasks using scripts. The entire book is laid out in a project–based manner, so as you progress through it, numerous projects help solidify your newly acquired abilities.
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
Excellent overview of GIMP and image editing, November 2, 2008
By
N. Teuscher (Lincoln, NE USA)
This book provides an excellent overview of the GIMP software and how to edit images. For low-cost photo and image editing, GIMP is an excellent alternative to Photoshop. This book is well worth the money. Clear instructions are given and they are written in an easy-to-understand style.
Both Instruction and Textbook, October 24, 2008
By
Stan Quinn (Oceanside, CA)
I'm new to GIMP. This book is great to get started and to dig deeper when you want to. Well laid out with lots of visual examples.
Great Book, September 14, 2008
By
Elizabeth Wilson (East Liverpool, OH USA)
Great Book, have to use it for a class im taking for my degree in computer technology. It is very useful if you take the time to read it, and explains the program really well.
Beginning Gimp, August 14, 2008
By
Doreen F. Cirillo (New York, N.Y.)
Excellent guide to gimp for BOTH beginners and pros. Very detailed without being tedious or boring. Well organized chapters. Also has illustrations and photos where needed.
I highly reccomend this book.
GIMP is different so you need this book, June 22, 2008
By
opawalt (San Jose, CA United States)
Akkana Peck has provided a needed tutorial to this fascinating open-source image editing program. The GIMP user interface is a bit different and this book helps make sense out of the multiple windows you see. Topics include improving digital photos, selections, layers, drawing, filters, etc. This book not only tells you how to use the GIMP image editing tools, but also tells you what to watch out for. The book is on glossy paper with hundreds of high quality color images, including helpful screen shots. Since the GIMP program is free, you only have to pay for the book. Such a deal!
