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"Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional" explains how to use the open source image manipulation program, GIMP version 2.4. You ll learn how to install GIMP on Windows, Linux, and MacOS X platforms. Once you ve installed the application, you ll learn about the interface and configuration options, and then jump into a quick and simple project to familiarize yourself even further.

-->With four color graphics and screenshots throughout-->, you ll learn how to prepare camera images for display on web pagesincluding functions like rescaling, cropping, and balancing color. The book also explains with great detail how to utilize layers, paths, and masks. You ll also learn how to draw lines and shapes, use patterns and gradients, and even create your own brushes, patterns, and gradients.

Touch ups are covered thoroughly: how to smudge away blemishes, fix red eye, and stitch panoramic images. You ll even learn how to tap into the powerful filters, effects, and plug ins that are available and automate tasks using scripts. The entire book is laid out in a project based manner, so as you progress through it, numerous projects help solidify your newly acquired abilities.