GIMP 2.10 Made Easy for Beginners | Beginner to Expert

REVIEW: "I will have to say that I like this class better than the GIMP class that I purchased before this one."

Created by: Chris Parker
Photography | Photoshop | Lightroom | GIMP | Taught by a Pro

What Will I Learn?

• Learn how to install GIMP on a Linux, PC and/or a MAC
• Learn how to edit your photos, like a pro, with GIMP
• Learn how to process RAW files for GIMP
• Learn what a Layer Mask is and how to use them in GIMP
• Learn tips and techniques for editing images and creating graphics from a pro photographer (and graphic designer)
• Learn what a Layer is and how to use them in GIMP
• Learn how to configure the GIMP interface for increased productivity
• Learn the different file types you can use in GIMP as well as GIMP's proprietary file format
• Learn how to setup and use the History panel for streamlining your workflow
• Learn how to save 1 hour for every 8 hours worked
• Learn how to save files for the web, print, Photoshop and more
• Learn what Blending Modes are and how to use them in GIMP
• Learn about the 7 different Blending Mode groups and how to use them in GIMP
• Learn all about the 4 main tools in GIMP; Selections, Paint, Transform and Color Tools
• Learn how to use brushes in GIMP
• Learn how to install pre-made brushes, from other artists, in GIMP
• Learn how to create your own brushes in GIMP
• Learn how to use Palettes & Presets to streamline your workflow
• Learn the core differences between RAW and JPG files.
• Learn how to create Color Tool Presets to streamline your workflow
• Learn how to use the Color Balance Tool for editing your images
• Learn how to use the Colorize Tool for editing your images
• Learn how to use the Hue Saturation Tool for editing your images
• Learn how to use the Brightness Contrast Tool for editing your images
• Learn how to use the Levels Tool for editing your images
• Learn how to read and utilize the Histogram to streamline your editing workflow
• Learn how to use the Curves Tool for editing your images
• Learn how to use the Threshold Tool for editing your images
• Learn how to use the Posterize & Desaturate Tool for editing your images
• Learn the difference between the Heal & Clone Tool
• Learn how to use the Heal Tool for editing your images
• Learn how to use the Clone Tool for editing your images
• Learn how to use the Dodge & Burn Tool for editing your images
• Learn the importance of the Selection Tools and how to use
• Learn how to use the Free Select Tool
• Learn how to use the Foreground Select Tool
• Learn how to use the Fuzzy Select Tool
• Learn how to use the Select by Color Tool
• Learn how to use the Quick Mask Tool
• Learn how to use the Path Tool
• Learn how to use the Text Tool
• Learn how to use the Patterns Tool
• Learn how to use the Filter Tools
• Learn how to create basic shapes in GIMP
• Learn how to add photos to shapes
• Learn my personal editing workflow for processing images
• Learn by doing! Project based lessons throughout the course
• Learn how I edit JPG files from start to finish
• Learn how I edit RAW files from start to finish
• Learn how to add text along a path
• Learn how to add an image to text
• Learn how to create text out of grass
• Learn how to add a reflection to your text
• Learn how to make a superhero "pop-out" of an iMac screen
• Learn how to add light to an image
• Learn how to add smoke to an image

Requirements

• Must have a Linux, PC or MAC operating system
• A willingness to learn and take the time to do the included projects

Target audience

• Anyone who wants to learn how to use GIMP to edit images
• Anyone who want to learn how to use GIMP for creating text, shapes and other graphics