GIMP 2 for Photographers: Image Editing with Open Source Software
GIMP 2 for Photographers: Image Editing with Open Source Software by Klaus Goelker, published by Rocky Nook on November 19, 2006, is a comprehensive guide designed for those looking to enhance their photography skills through image editing. This 200-page book provides an overview of the GIMP software, a powerful open-source tool that operates on multiple platforms, including Linux, OS X, and Windows. It serves as a resource for both beginners and those familiar with image editing, detailing essential functions and tools.
Readers will find a structured approach to mastering GIMP, starting with basic image editing techniques and progressing to more advanced methods involving layers and masks. The book includes individual workshops that focus on key editing functions, as well as specialized topics such as stitching panoramic images and preparing high-quality black and white photographs. With its emphasis on digital techniques in photography and image processing, this edition offers practical insights for photographers seeking to utilize open-source software effectively.
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Image Editing has become a key element in the photographic workflow. Image editing tools, most notably Photoshop, are usually sophisticated and deep applications – and fairly expensive. The only open source tool in this market is the GIMP, which has developed into a powerful multiplatform system, running on Linux, as well as OS X and Windows.
This book has evolved from the classroom materials the author developed and used in courses and workshops on Image Editing with the GIMP. It covers the basics of image editing and guides the reader through the functions and tools of GIMP from simple adjustments to more advanced techniques with layers and masks. The more important editing functions are presented in individual workshops. Moreover, the book covers the stitching of panoramic images and preparation of high-quality black and white images.
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