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GIMP Bible Paperback - 2010 - 1st Edition

by Jason Van Gumster; Robert Shimonski

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The ultimate reference and guide to the GNU image manipulation program

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.

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The most current and comprehensive desktop GIMP reference you'll find!

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

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  • Title GIMP Bible
  • Author Jason Van Gumster; Robert Shimonski
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 768
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Wiley, Indianapolis
  • Publication date 2010-03-01
  • Features Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780470523971 / 0470523972
  • Weight 2.38 lbs (1.08 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.24 x 7.38 x 1.65 in (23.47 x 18.75 x 4.19 cm)
  • Category Computers - Other Applications
  • Library of Congress subjects Computer graphics, Digital images
  • Dewey Decimal Code 006.686

About the author

Jason van Gumster is a production artist at Hand Turkey Studios, where he specializes in using open-source tools to produce animations and visual effects for television, film, and video games. In addition to GIMP, he is well-versed in a broad spectrum of open-source tools including Blender, Inkscape, Cinelerra, and Scribus.

Robert Shimonski is a senior-level systems and network engineer with over 15 years of production experience working with enterprise applications, systems, and solutions. He is an expert in Web and digital media.

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