| The GIMP, an image editor whose power and ease-of-use rivals
that of Adobe Photoshop, is one of the world's most popular
free software projects. Artists and designers have relied on
the GIMP since 1995 to retouch photographs, composite
multiple images, and create new artwork from scratch.
The Artist's Guide to GIMP Effects shows you how to harness
the GIMP's powerful features to produce professional-looking
advertisements, impressive photographic effects, as well as
logos and text effects. And author Michael J. Hammel, who
has used the GIMP since its first public release, won't
mince words or waste your time. His extensively illustrated,
step-by-step tutorials are perfect for hands-on learning and
experimentation.
After a crash course in using the GIMP's interface and core
tools (such as brushes, patterns, selections, layers, modes,
and masks), you'll learn:
Photographic techniques to simulate ripped edges, create
sepia-toned antique images, swap colors, produce motion
blurs, alter depth of field, and even fix rips in an old
photo
Web design techniques to create tiled patterns, navigation
tabs, rollovers, and fancy buttons and borders
Type effects to create depth, perspective shadows, metallic
and distressed text, and neon and graffiti lettering
Advertising effects to produce movie posters and package
designs; simulate clouds, cracks, cloth, and underwater
effects; and create specialized lighting
Interface design tips for creating textures, navigation
bars, and buttons
Whether you're new to the GIMP or you've been playing with
this powerful software for years, The Artist's Guide to GIMP
Effects is sure to teach you some new tricks.
Visit the book's companion site for additional tutorials and
resources.
http://www.graphics-muse.org/artistsguide/
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