Introduction to Gimp

• 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

GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a powerful, free image editing software used for tasks such as photo retouching, image composition, and image authoring.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level users who wish to learn the essential tools and techniques of image editing using GIMP.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate GIMP's interface and toolbox efficiently.
• Edit and manipulate images with various tools like cropping, scaling, and painting.
• Work with layers, selections, and transparency to create complex compositions.
• Enhance photographs and prepare images for the web.
• Customize GIMP with plugins and scripting for enhanced functionality.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

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