Introduction to Gimp Training Course

Introduction

Launching GIMP

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

Using GIMP

• Who is Wilber?
• Basic Concepts
• Main Windows
• The Main Toolbox
• Image Window
• Dialogs and Docking
• Undoing and Actions That Cannot Be Undone
• Changing Image Size (Scaling)
• Reducing JPEG Size
• Cropping an Image
• Gathering Information About Your Image
• Changing the Mode
• Flipping an Image
• Drawing Straight Lines
• Common Causes of GIMP Non-Responsiveness
• Preparing Images for the Web
• Images with an Optimal Size/Quality Ratio
• Further Reducing File Size
• Saving Images with Transparency

Painting with GIMP

• Feathering
• Making a Selection Partially Transparent
• Creating and Using Selections
• Moving a Selection
• Creating Freehand Selections
• Using the Quickmask
• Paths
• Brushes
• Adding New Brushes
• The GIH Dialog Box
• Creating a Brush with Variable Size
• Gradients
• Patterns
• Palettes
• Drawing Simple Objects
• Drawing a Straight Line
• Creating a Basic Shape

Combining Images

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

Enhancing Photographs

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

Pimp My GIMP

• Grids and Guides
• Rendering a Grid
• Setting Your Tile Cache
• Creating Shortcuts to 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