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Overview

Image editing has become a crucial element in the photographic workflow. Image editing tools, most notably Photoshop, are usually sophisticated and deep applications, and are fairly expensive. The only open source tool in this market is the GIMP, which has developed into a powerful, multiplatform system running on Linux, Mac OS X, and Microsoft Windows.

GIMP 2.6 for Photographers is a beginner's guide to the only open source image editing tool that provides a low-cost alternative to expensive programs such as Photoshop. Topics include the basics of image editing and simple adjustments, as well as advanced techniques using layers and masks, stitching panoramic images, and preparing high-quality black and white images. The most important editing functions are presented in individual, easy-to-follow workshops.

GIMP 2.6 for Photographers has evolved from classroom materials that the author developed and taught in courses and workshops on image editing with the GIMP.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781933952499
Publisher: Rocky Nook
Publication date: 2/4/2011
Edition number: 2
Pages: 384
Sales rank: 144,413
Product dimensions: 8.07 (w) x 9.96 (h) x 0.81 (d)

Meet the Author

Klaus Goelker is an architect and photographer who lives and works in Munich, Germany. He also teaches courses on image editing at a local art school. He chose GIMP to teach this class because it was free and yet powerful enough to do serious photographic image editing.

Chapter 1: Basics; 1.1 Preface to the Extended Second Edition; 1.2 Introduction; 1.3 Introduction to Digital Image Editing; 1.4 Loading and Managing Digital Photos on the Computer; 1.5 Get GIMP Running; Chapter 2: Using GIMP: Correcting and Touching Up Your Images; 2.1 JPEG versus RAW; 2.2 Opening and Developing a RAW Format, or Digital Negative, with GIMP; 2.3 Editing Images in GIMP; 2.4 Working with Scanned Images; 2.5 Scanning and Editing an Image; 2.6 Touchup Work 1—Removing Color Cast; 2.7 Touchup Work 2—Removing Spots, Dust, and Scratches; 2.8 Performing Magic Editing Photographs with Graphic Filters; Chapter 3: Using Masks and Layers—Painting, Filling, and Color Tools; 3.1 Introduction to Masks and Selections; 3.2 Touchup Work 3—Removing Red Eyes; 3.3 Introduction to Working with Layers; 3.4 Touchup Work 4—Correcting Overexposed or Underexposed Images; 3.5 Touchup Work 5—Using Perspective Correction to Remove Converging Verticals; 3.6 Touchup Work 5—Freshening Up a “Dull Sky”; 3.7 Typing in GIMP—Adding Text to an Image; 3.8 Creating Your Own Image Frames and Vignettes; 3.9 Creating and Editing Image Elements—Lighting Effects and Shadow Layers; 3.10 Extracting Image Objects with Select and Masking Tools; 3.11 Using the Paths Tool as a Masking Tool—Using Filters for Light Effects; 3.12 Using Layers, Masks, and Paths to Create Three-Dimensional Objects—Shadow Layers; 3.13 Cross-Fading with Masks and Selections; 3.14 Collages—Using Masks and Selections to Cut and Paste Image Objects; 3.15 GIMP and HDR; Chapter 4: Working with Black-and-White and Color Images; 4.1 Converting Color Images Partly or Entirely into Grayscale Images; 4.2 Touching Up Black-and-White Images—Levels, Brightness, Contrast; 4.3 Extracting Hair from the Background—a Tricky Task; 4.4 Coloring Grayscale Images; 4.5 “Hand-Colored” Collages from Black-and-White Photos; Chapter 5: Appendix; 5.1 The IWarp Filter—a Closing Comment; 5.2 So Far, So Good—How to Proceed from Here: Tips and References; 5.3 A GIMP 2.8 Preview; 5.4 Thank You!; 5.5 Further Reading on GIMP: References; 5.6 What’s on the DVD; 5.7 Native GIMP File Formats; ;

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ckamp3

Posted October 22, 2011

GIMP 2.6 for Photographers by Klaus Goelker - Rocky Nook, O'Reilly

This book is the complete package. It contains a DVD that provides all three versions (Windows, MAC, and Unix) for GIMP. In addition there is an introduction to GIMP 2.8 which is currently under development. And last, but hardly least, the images used in the book's tutorials are included.

The book progresses in an A to Z fashion in teaching one about GIMP. In addition to the "how to" instruction, there is sufficient, but not overwhelming, information on theory, the "why" part of processing.

GIMP is the "high end" of free photo processing software and approaches Adobe CS 5 in its capabilities. Even if you are not on a budget, consider GIMP. And if you do, or if you are currently using GIMP, add this book to your library. You'll be glad you did.

Charles Heisterkamp, III, M.D.
Photographer

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Anonymous

Posted March 28, 2012

Very good - but missing the CD

Excellent reference but there are numerous examples that refer to the accompanying CD - which we did not receive with the electronic book.
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Posted November 18, 2011

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