Introduction to Gimp Training Course

Introduction

Launching GIMP

• Supported Platforms (Linux, MacOS, Windows)
• Language Settings
• Command Line Arguments

Working with GIMP

• Who is Wilber?
• Fundamental Concepts
• Primary Windows
• The Main Toolbox
• The Image Window
• Dialogs and Docking
• Undoing Actions and Irreversible Changes
• Resizing an Image (Scaling)
• Reducing JPEG File Size
• Cropping an Image
• Retrieving Image Information
• Changing Color Modes
• Flipping an Image
• Drawing Straight Lines
• Troubleshooting Common GIMP Non-Responsiveness Issues
• Preparing Images for Web Use
• Achieving an Optimal Size/Quality Ratio for Images
• Further Reducing File Size
• Saving Images with Transparency

Painting with GIMP

• Feathering Techniques
• Making Selections Partially Transparent
• Creating and Using Selections
• Moving Selections
• Creating Freehand Selections
• Utilizing the Quick Mask
• Paths
• Brushes
• Adding New Brushes
• The GIH Dialog Box
• Creating Brushes with Variable Size
• Gradients
• Patterns
• Palettes
• Drawing Simple Objects
• Drawing a Straight Line
• Creating Basic Shapes

Combining Images

• Introduction to Layers
• Layer Modes
• Creating New Layers
• Text and Fonts
• Working with Text

Enhancing Photographs

• Working with Digital Camera Photos
• Improving Composition
• Enhancing Colors
• Adjusting Sharpness
• Removing Unwanted Objects from an Image
• Saving Your Results

Customizing GIMP

• Grids and Guides
• Rendering a Grid
• Configuring Your Tile Cache
• Creating Shortcuts for Menu Functions
• Dialogs and Docking
• Removing Tabs
• Customizing the Splash Screen

Scripting

• Using Plugins
• Installing New Plugins
• Using Script-Fu Scripts

Summary and Next Steps