GIMP Bible
The most current and comprehensive desktop GIMP reference you'll find!Create dazzling digital graphics using GIMPEdit 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 toolsLearn to use layers, paths, channels, and colors effectivelyStart painting in GIMP with improved paint dynamicsMaster a slew of filters and masks and see how to automate tasksAnimate by hand or add effects to video with the GIMP Animation PackageIntelligently resize images with Liquid RescaleCreate custom effects with scripting and other advanced techniquesCompanion Web SiteFind the latest GIMP updates, as well as support materials for the book's tutorials and supplemental tutorials at wiley.com/go/GIMPBible.com. The site also includes links to the most current versions of GIMP plug-ins, tips on how to install them, and a blog where you can ask questions pertaining to the GIMP Bible.Digital images are sampled into a grid of pixelsControl image desaturation with the Channel MixerApply textures painted in GIMP to a character modelUse GIMP to create high-quality imagesLearn all features, functions, and toolsMaster default filters and common plug-ins