1a. How to Install GIMP on a Windows PC

1a. How to Install GIMP on a Windows PC

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Section 1: Getting Started

  • Introduction 2
  • 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