GIMP Computer Graphics for Beginners of All Ages
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Section 1: Getting Started

Introduction
1a. How to Install GIMP on a Windows PC
1b. How to Install GIMP on a Mac
2. GIMP Software Overview, Checklists, and Sample Files
GIMP Update Version Videos
Sample Image Files
Sample Stock Photos
gimp-sessions-2-12-images.zip
gimp-sessions-13-23-images.zip
gimp-sessions-24-31-images.zip
gimp-sessions-32-43-images.zip
Section 2: Layers - the Key to Graphics Success, Painting and Filling

3. Using the Paintbrush and Saving Files
4. Painting an Outlined Image Using Layers
5. Layers, Tigers, and Bears – Oh My!
6. Fill a Layer With a Solid Color, Pattern, and Gradient
7. Fill Rectangular and Circular Shapes With a Solid Color, Pattern, and Gradient
Section: 3 Flipping, Scaling, Rotating, Cropping - Otherwise Known as Image Transformations

8. Transform Tools – Flip, Rotate, Scale, Crop
9. Create a Photo Montage of Multiple Cropped and Scaled Images
10. How to Export in the JPG, GIF, and PNG Image Formats & When to Use Each
Section: 4 Terrific Text

11. Styling Text - Fonts, Size, Color, Text Modes
12. Text/Image Project - Text Message Overlaying an Image
13. Filling and Outlining Text
14. All about Fonts
15. Convert Text to Image and Color It
16. Text Cutout to Reveal Images Project pt. 1
17. Text Cutout to Reveal Images Project pt. 2
Section: 5 Super Selection Skills (If using 2.10, view Selection Tool Updates in Section 14)

18. Using the Rectangle and Ellipse Select Tools
19. Using the Lasso Tool, Saving Selections to Channels
20. Using the Fuzzy and Color Select Tools
21. Using the Intelligent Scissors Select Tool
22. Using the Foreground Select Tool
23. Scintillating Selections Project
Section: 6 Iwarp and Animated GIFs

24. Using the Iwarp Filter
25. Creating Animated GIFs
Section: 7 Up to Speed With Quick Masking

26. Creating and Using a Quick Mask
Section: 8 Fabulous Photos

27. Using Curves and Levels to Correct Over and Under Exposed Photos
28. Using the Blur and Sharpen Filters
29. Correcting Colors and Using Layer Blending Modes
30. Adjusting Photos With the Healing Tool, Red Eye, Dodge, Burn, etc.
31. Using GIMP Filters and File-Create-Patterns
32. A Closer Look at the Color Selector Dialog
Section: 9 The Mysterious GIMP Layer Mask

33. Layer Masks Explained
34. Sample Uses for Layer Masks
35. Create a Composite Image Using Layer Masks
Section: 10 GIMPShopping With the Clone Tool

36. Using GIMP's Clone Tool
Section: 11 Perfecting Your Paths (Pen) Tool Skills

37. Paths Tool (Pen) Basics
38. Using the Paths Tool to Make Selections
39. Using the Paths Tool to Create a Cartoon Character
Section: 12 Other Tools and Operations

40. Additional GIMP Tools
41. Additional GIMP Menu Items
Section: 13 Final Project - Magazine Cover and Interior Pages

42. Magazine Project Overview
43. Tips and Troubleshooting
Section 14: GIMP Version 2.10 New Features

44. GIMP 2.10
45. Installing GIMP 2.10, Themes and Icon Sets
46. Automatic Alpha Channels, GEGL Filters With On-image Preview
47. MyPaint Brushes
48. Create and Edit a Gradient Right in the Image!
49. Save Gradient, Gradient Editor Dialog, Export as CSS
50. Layer Dock Features
51. Layer Group Mask
52. Unified Transform Tool
53. Warp Transform Tool Replaces iWarp
54. Handle Transform Tool
55. Selection Tool Updates
56. Rotating the Canvas
57. Symmetry Painting
58. Spiral & Supernova Filters, Shadows & Highlights Adjustments
59. Creating Image Slices
60. Color to Alpha Option and Creating Filter Presets
61. Version 2.10.4 Fast Load Speed & How to Straighten Images With Measure Tool
62. Version 2.10.6 Vertical Text & Long Shadow Filter
63. Version 2.10.6 Vertical Straightening, Little Planet Filter, File Dialog Changes
64. Version 2.10.8 Update - Mostly Bug Fixes
Section 15: GIMP Updates 2.10.10 to 2.10.14

65. GIMP Update 2.10.10 Bucket Fill Line Art
66. GIMP Update 2.10.12 Curves, Free Select, Layer Offset
67. GIMP Update 2.10.14 Viewing Outside Canvas, Foreground Select
Section 16: GIMP Updates 2.10.18 to 2.10.22

68. GIMP Update 2.10.18 Toolbar Icon Themes and Grouped Icons
69. GIMP Update 2.10.18 Layer Dialog Changes and Merging Layers
70. GIMP Update 2.10.18 3D Transform Tool and Composite Preview
71. GIMP Update 2.10.20 Non-Destructive Crops
72. GIMP Update 2.10.20 Outline Text Using Drop Shadow Filter
73. GIMP Update 2.10.20 Vignette and Bloom Filters
74. GIMP Update 2.10.20 Lens Blur and Variable Filters

GIMP Computer Graphics for Beginners of All Ages

Have fun while you master GIMP. Many of Photoshop's capabilities - without the steep price tag! Learn creative skills that will carry over to any graphics project.