Course Outline
Introduction
Fire up the GIMP
- Known Platforms (Linux, MacOS, Windows)
- Language
- Command Line Arguments
Using Gimp
- Who's Wilber?
- Basic Concepts
- Main Windows
- The Main Toolbox
- Image Window
- Dialogs and Docking
- Undoing and Things That Cannot be Undone
- Change the Size of an Image (Scale)
- Make JPEGs Smaller
- Crop An Image
- Find Info About Your Image
- Change the Mode
- Flip An Image
- How to Draw Straight Lines
- Common Causes of GIMP Non-Responsiveness
- Preparing your Images for the Web
- Images with an Optimal Size/Quality Ratio
- Reducing the File Size Even More
- Saving Images with Transparency
Painting with GIMP
- Feathering
- Making a Selection Partially Transparent
- Creating and Using Selections
- Moving a Selection
- Creating a Free Selection
- 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 Colours
- Adjusting Sharpness
- Removing Unwanted Objects from an Image
- Saving Your Results
Pimp my GIMP
- Grids and Guides
- Rendering a Grid
- How to Set Your Tile Cache
- Creating Shortcuts to Menu Functions
- Dialogs and Docking
- Removing Tabs
- Customize Splash-Screen
Scripting
- Using Plugins
- Installing New Plugins
- Using Script-Fu Scripts
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Appropriate operating system knowledge (Linux, Mac or Windows)
- Photoshop knowledge might be beneficial
Audience
- Beginners looking to learn image editing using GIMP
- Graphic designers transitioning from other image editing tools like Photoshop
- Hobbyists and professionals who want to enhance their image editing skills with free and open-source software
Testimonials (1)
The online course format has proven to be quite effective thanks to the Jit.si application (no communication interruptions for 40-minute sessions, as can be the case with other platforms, and screen sharing for demonstrations and practical exercises). The intimate setting of the one-on-one course was also well-received. The course's interactivity and a good balance between theory, demonstrations, and exercises. The efficiency of the training in such a short amount of time: gaining skills and reducing execution time. The instructor had a perfect command of the subject matter (fluid pacing and clear spoken communication), and even went beyond by sharing tips for using Inkscape, which will help me improve the quality of my work on Scribus. Great experience! :)
Rosy CALABRE - Ministere des armees
Course - Scribus - Composition of the publication
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