The Book of GIMP: A Complete Guide to Nearly Everything Contributor(s): Lecarme, Olivier (Author), Delvare, Karine (Author) |
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ISBN: 1593273835 ISBN-13: 9781593273835 Publisher: Penguin Random House LLC (No Starch) OUR PRICE: $52.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2019 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Computers | Digital Media - Photography (see Also Photography - Techniques - Digital) - Computers | Desktop Applications - Design & Graphics - Technology & Engineering | Imaging Systems |
Dewey: 621.367 |
LCCN: 2012020781 |
Physical Information: 1.47" H x 7.08" W x 9.24" (3.32 lbs) 676 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: GIMP is a free alternative to Adobe Photoshop with tons of professional-grade features. But with so many powerful tools and menu options, GIMP can be difficult to master. Whether you're struggling to get started or trying to master some of GIMP's more complex features, you'll find the answers you're looking for in The Book of GIMP. The tutorials in the first half of the book walk you through essential GIMP skills, like resizing and cropping images, touching up spots and scratches, and customizing your work area. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions show you how to:
The book's second half offers a comprehensive reference to GIMP's many features, including color balancing, masks, filters, and plug-ins. You'll find tools described in unparalleled detail, with coverage of nearly every option and parameter. With illustrated tutorials and detailed references, The Book of GIMP is sure to become your one-stop guide to just about everything GIMP. |
Contributor Bio(s): Delvare, Karine: - Karine Delvare is a web development consultant. She has a Masters in Computer Science, with a specialization in image and sound, and has collaborated on the GIMP development project. She lives in Merignac, near Bordeaux, France. Lecarme, Olivier: -Olivier Lecarme is a professor emeritus in computer science at the University of Nice, France. He has a doctorate in computer science. He has been a professor at the Universities of Grenoble, Montreal, Lausanne, and Nice, and has taught many aspects of computer science, including programming language fundamentals and graphics processing. |