GIMP Bible (Book + Example Files)

The ultimate reference and guide to the GNU image manipulation program
GIMP is a free, Photoshop-like image manipulation program, and as its use grows, so does the demand for detailed instruction on how to get the very most out of it. GIMP Bible is the most comprehensive and current independent GIMP reference available that goes beyond official documentation.

If you're a digital artist or photographer, the step-by-step explanations in this authoritative guide show you how to power-use GIMP throughout a production pipeline. Topics include understanding the GIMP interface and how to work with it, how to use all of GIMP's tools to create high-quality images, GIMP's default filters and plug-ins, advanced techniques for customization with Python and Scheme scripting, and much more.

* GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free graphics editor that runs on Linux, Windows, or Macs; it is used to process digital graphics and photographs including creating graphics and logos, resizing and cropping photos, altering colors, combining images, creating basic GIF animated images, and more
* Whether you're a digital artist, professional photographer, or beginner, this detailed how-to shows you best practices, valuable techniques, and helpful tips for getting the most out of GIMP for your projects
* Topics include the GIMP interface and how to work with it, in-depth description of GIMP's tools and how to use them to create high-quality images, a comprehensive reference for all of GIMP's default filters and common plug-ins, and advanced customization with Python and Scheme scripting

Get the most out of this free image editing tool for your production pipeline with the GIMP Bible.

Table of Contents
Part I: Meet GIMP
* Chapter 1: What Is GIMP? | Errata
* Chapter 2: Thinking Digitally

Part II: Getting Started
* Chapter 3: Working with Files | Errata
* Chapter 4: A Brief Overview of GIMP’s Tools | Errata
* Chapter 5: Taking Advantage of Paths | Files
* Chapter 6: Working with Layers and Masks | Files
* Chapter 7: Using Channels | Files

Part III: Manipulating Images
* Chapter 8: Transforming Images | Files | Errata
* Chapter 9: Adjusting Colors | Files
* Chapter 10: Working with Text | Files
* Chapter 11: Painting in GIMP | Files
* Chapter 12: Enhancing Photos | Files

Part IV: Filters and Effects

* Chapter 13: Blurring, Enhancing, and Distortion Filters
* Chapter 14: Image Creation Filters
* Chapter 15: Compositing Filters | Files
* Chapter 16: Artistic Filters
* Chapter 17: Specialized Filters
* Chapter 18: Automating Filters | Files

Part V: Animation and Video
* Chapter 19: Using GIMP Animation Package (GAP) | Files
* Chapter 20: Using Video-Specific Functions in GIMP

Part VI: Advanced Topics
* Chapter 21: Finding and Installing Plug-ins
* Chapter 22: Creating Custom Effects with Scripting | Files

Part VII: Appendices
* Appendix A: Downloading and Installing GIMP
* Appendix B: Setting up External Devices
* Appendix C: Customizing GIMP
* Appendix D: Additional Resources
* Appendix E: What’s on the Website