GIMP 2.6 for Photographers +CD: Image Editing with Open Source Software

Goelker, Klaus

ISBN 10: 1933952490 / ISBN 13: 9781933952499

Published by O′Reilly, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: GIMP 2.6 for Photographers +CD: Image Editing with Open Source Software
• Publisher: Oâ ²Reilly
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1933952490
• ISBN 13: 9781933952499
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

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.

The upgrade to GIMP 2.8 that is discussed in the book can be found at rockynook.com for a preview and more details.

About 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.