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GIMP for Linux and Unix, The: Visual QuickStart Guide
Phyllis Davis

ISBN-10: 0201702533
ISBN-13:  9780201702538

Publisher:  Peachpit Press
Copyright:  2000
Format:  Paper; 304 pp
Published:  04/27/2000
Status: Out of Print


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For any course in Digital Graphics, Web Design, Web Scripting and Development, Multimedia, Page Layout, Office Tools, and Operating Systems.

These task-based, visual reference guides feature step-by-step instructions and plenty of screen shots to guide students and teachers through the most important tasks. Visual QuickStart Guides are the ideal way to get students up and running quickly, and are used for intermediate and advanced students as a quick reference.

  • Task-based—Information is broken down into concise, one- and two-page tasks.

    • Allows students to learn the most important tasks of a program or operating system and get right to work on any project. Ex.___

  • Step-by-Step—Numbered, easy-to-follow instructions.

    • Succinct numbered instructions provide a logical approach to learning tasks. Ex.___

  • Visual Reference—Plenty of screen shots illustrate the step-by-step instructions.

    • Visually demonstrates and reinforces the instructions for a particular task as the students work at their computers. Ex.___

  • Quick Reference Tabs—Tabs on each page identify the task.

    • Easy for the instructors and students to find a particular task and makes these texts useful after the course ends. Ex.___

  • Shaded sidebars.

    • Sections that call attention to important features and additional helpful information. Ex.___

  • Tips.

    • Highlighted through the book offer author advice, time-saving shortcuts, and pointers for students who want a further understanding of the program. Ex.___

  • Industry-leading Authors.

    • Many of the authors are industry-leading teachers, writers, and designers, providing students with expert, professional training. Ex.___

  • Value-priced.

    • All Visual QuickStart Guides are reasonably priced, making them an affordable option for learning multiple software programs. Ex.___



1. The Basics.


2. Startup.


3. Color and the GIMP.


4. Selecting Colors.


5. Moving About.


6. Making Selections.


7. A Layer Primer.


8. Painting Lines and Shapes.


9. Adjusting Color and Tone.


10. Transform Your Art.


11. Layer Techniques.


12. Creating Composite Images.


13. Channels and Layer Masks.


14. Working with Text.


15. Using Filters.


16. Plug-ins and Script-fus.


17. Creating Images for the Web.


18. Printing and Output.


Appendix A: Glossary.


Index.

Phyllis Davis is a graphics and Web designer, teacher, and software developer who has written a number of Visual QuickStart Guides, including one on WordPerfect 8 for Linux, three on CorelDRAW (for versions 9 and 8 for Windows and 7 for Windows 95/NT), and two on FrontPage for Windows. She also wrote Peter Norton's Guide to Visual Basic.

The GIMP is the digital image manipulation application for Linux/Unix. But with its extensive set of professional tools, the GIMP can be daunting for beginners. The GIMP for Linux and Unix: Visual QuickStart Guide is an easy-to-use, how-to guide to basic photo editing, manipulation, and correction techniques that will have you up and running in no time.

With this guide, you don't need to wade through menus or lengthy explanations; concise, step-by-step instructions and pictures walk you through each task. Novices can start at the beginning and work their way from basic topics--including selections, color and tonal adjustment, and blending modes--to advanced features such as creating animations for the Web. Those familiar with the GIMP can use this book as a handy quick reference and a source of new tips and techniques.

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