The Artist Guide to GIMP Creative Techniques for Photographers Artists and Designers 2nd Edition by Hammel Michael ISBN 9781593274436 1593274432

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ISBN 10: 1593274432 
ISBN 13: 9781593274436
Author: Hammel Michael

The Artist Guide to GIMP Creative Techniques for Photographers Artists and Designers 2nd Edition Table of contents:

1. Fundamental Techniques

Multi-Window vs. Single-Window Mode

The GIMP Toolbox

The Tool Options Dialog

Color Swatches and Tool Previews

Brush, Pattern, and Gradient Previews

Active Image Preview Window

Docking

The Image Window

Menus

Additional Features

The Preferences Dialog

Shortcuts

Undo Levels and Other Environment Options

Resource Folders

1.1 Drawing and Painting

Paint Tools and Features

The Pencil Tool

The Paintbrush Tool

The Airbrush Tool

The Eraser Tool

The Ink Tool

Brushes

Creating Ordinary and Colored Brushes

Creating Parametric Brushes

1.2 Layers and Modes

The Layers Dialog

Paint Modes

Layer Modes

Using a Layer Mode to Colorize an Image

Using a Layer Mask to Colorize an Image

Layer and Layer Mode Tips

1.3 Color Modes

1.4 Selections

Selection Tools

Editing Selections

Selection Constraints

Selection Modes

Oddly Shaped Selections

The Free Select Tool

The Fuzzy Select Tool

The Select by Color Tool

The Scissors Tool

The Foreground Select Tool

Creating Masks from Selections

Feathering Selections

Using the Quick Mask

Discarding Selections

Working with Selections

Selection Tips

1.5 Paths

1.6 Drawing Basic Shapes

Drawing a Straight Line

Drawing Simple Shapes

Drawing Irregular Shapes

Drawing Predefined Shapes

Basic Shape Tips

1.7 Patterns and Gradients

Patterns

Concrete Texture

Simulated Cloth

Creating Tileable Patterns

Gradients

Using the Shape Setting with Gradients

Using the Gradient Editor

Pattern and Gradient Design Tips

1.8 Working with Text

Creating Text

The Tool Options Dialog

The Text Editor

Text, Paths, and the Context Menu

Text Tips

1.9 Digital Cameras

A Digital Camera Primer

File Formats

Camera Metadata: EXIF

GIMP Photo Processing

Digital Camera Tips

1.10 Basic Tutorials

Clouds

The Plasma Filter

The Solid Noise Filter

Difference Clouds

Fog

Combining the Filters

Creating a Steam Effect

Cloud Tips

Rips and Cracks

Ripping an Image’s Edges

Ripping Tips

2. Photographic Effects

2.1 Soft Focus

Getting Started

Preparing the High Pass Filter

Merging Layers

Adjusting Light and Shadow in the High Pass Layer

Blending Layers

Fine Tuning

Further Exploration

2.2 Photo to Sketch

Getting Started

Converting the Image to a Sketch

Adding Depth to the Sketch

Adding the Finishing Touches

Further Exploration

2.3 Antiquing with Sepia Tones

Getting Started

Increasing the Middle Grays

Adding the Sepia Tone

Further Exploration

2.4 Color Swap

A Simple Color Swap

Isolating the Object

Choosing the Destination Color

A More Complex Color Swap

Creating a Complex Selection

Changing the Quick Mask Color

Painting the Selection

Working in a Duplicate Layer

Further Exploration

2.5 Changing Depth of Field

Getting Started

Isolating the Foreground

Adding Depth of Field

Further Exploration

2.6 Reflections on Glass

Getting Started

Preparing the Image

Creating the Reflection

Adding a Surface for the Reflection

Placing the Reflection on the Surface

Adding a Shadow

Further Exploration

2.7 Lake Reflection

Getting Started

Creating the Initial Reflection

Adding Ripples

Adding Waves

Further Exploration

2.8 Photo Restoration

Getting Started

Enhancing the Scanned Image

Correcting with a Single Patch

Correcting with Multiple Patches

Correcting Facial Blemishes

Cleaning Up the Background

Further Exploration

2.9 Casting Light Through a Window

Getting Started

Setting Up the Shadow Mask

Increasing the Light

Further Exploration

2.10 Light Streaks

Getting Started

Adding an Outer Glow

Adding an Inner Glow

Enhancing the Initial Streak

Further Exploration

2.11 Miniaturizing a Scene

Getting Started

Blurring to Miniaturize

Further Exploration

Tips for Photographic Effects

Autolevel Option

Sharp Scans

Selections, Selections, Selections

Add More Contrast

Soft Light and Overlay Modes

Sepia Means Brown

The Color of Kelvin

Experimentation

3. Web Design

Working in a Native Medium

GIMP Tools for Web Design

3.1 Gel Buttons

Getting Started

Adding Colored Layers

Adding a Lower Highlight

Adding an Upper Highlight

Stretching the Upper Highlight

Adding Text to the Button

Further Exploration

3.2 Metal Buttons

Getting Started

Adding More Reflections

Adding Color

Further Exploration

3.3 Tabs

Getting Started

Adding a Gradient

Giving the Tab Some Depth

Adding Color and Highlights

Adding Text

Creating More Tabs

Further Exploration

3.4 Website Banners

Getting Started

Cropping the Background Graphic

Enhancing the Glow

Adding a Foreground Graphic

Colorizing the Laptop

Opening a Window on the Trees

Exporting and Saving

Further Exploration

3.5 Simple Logos

Getting Started

Creating Text

Adding Borders and Clipart

Adding a Watermark

Centering the Text

Further Exploration

3.6 Icons

Getting Started

Adding a Gradient Fill

Creating a Checkered Pattern

Adding a Pattern

Masking the Bottom of the Icon

Creating the Application Sphere

Adding Highlights

Adding the Application ID

Further Exploration

Tips for Web Design

Use GIMP for Images, CSS for Design

The Right Units

Add Contrast Where Necessary

Avoid Busy Backgrounds

Choose File Formats Wisely

Scan for the Web

Subtle Gradients

Transparency in Web Design

Choosing the Right Colors

Export Safely

4. Advertising and Special Effects

Print vs. Web

Stock Images

Color, Contrast, and Grayscale

It’s Up to You

4.1 Creative Text Design

Selecting a Stock Image

Choosing a Font

Adding a Vignette

Adding a Text Layer

Creating a Mask Layer

Further Exploration

4.2 3-D Package Designs

Preparing the Front of the Box

Creating a Patch

Adding Text to the Front of the Box

Creating the Side of the Box

Merging the Front and Side Panels

Cleaning Up the Edges

Further Exploration

4.3 Reflective Glass

Getting Started

Adding a Border

Creating a Glassy Surface

Adding Reflective Highlights on the Right

Adding Reflective Highlights on the Left

Adding Text and a Drop Shadow

Further Exploration

4.4 Popping an Image

Getting Started

Isolating the Boarder

Enhancing the Board Details

Removing the Background

Adding a Drop Shadow

Replacing the Background

Adding Text

Further Exploration

4.5 Shiny Emblem

Getting Started

Creating a Metallic Border

Creating an Emblem

Adding an Inner Border

Adding Raised Lettering

Further Exploration

4.6 Wine Bottle

Drawing the Bottle Shape

Adding Highlights

Making a White Label with Gold Trim

Making a Blue Stripe and Gold Wrapper

Further Exploration

4.7 Gears

Making the Gear Cogs

Creating the Outer Ring

Connecting the Disk and Ring

Adding Depth and Texture

Further Exploration

4.8 Cube City

Getting Started

Creating the Building’s Face

Making the Face a Cube

Multiplying the Buildings

Adding Color

Adding Highlights

Further Exploration

4.9 Underwater

Getting Started

Creating Waves

Adding Diffused Light

Adding Rays of Light

Intensifying the Light

Further Exploration

4.10 Colored Lighting

Getting Started

Adding Cool Lighting

Adding Warm Lighting

Adding a Highlight

Softening the Image

Further Exploration

4.11 iPod

Getting Started

Adding the iPod

Placing the iPod in a Pocket

Drawing the Earphones

Placing the Final Shadow

Further Exploration

Tips for Advertising and Special Effects

Create 3-D Effects

Add Texture

Use Layer Modes

Reflect with Gradients

Emboss the Easy Way

Eliminate the Jaggies

Don’t Worry About Horizontal Alignment

Watch Your Canvas Size

5. Type Effects

GIMP’s Text Tools

Predefined Text Effects

Creating Your Own Type Effects

5.1 Chrome and Metal Text

Brushed Metal

Creating the Text

Extruding the Text with the Bump Map Filter

Adding a Metallic Finish

Heavy Metal

Creating the Text

Adding Depth

Adding a Metallic Finish

Liquid Metal

Creating the Text

Liquefying the Letters

Adding Depth and Polish

Further Exploration

5.2 Gel Type

Creating the Text

Rounding the Surface of the Text

Adding Lighting Effects

Lightening the Text and Adding a Drop Shadow

Further Exploration

5.3 Distressed Text

Creating the Text

Creating a Distressed Layer

Applying the Distressed Effect to the Text

Further Exploration

5.4 Frost

Creating the Background and Text

Bringing the Text Forward

Adding Snow

Creating Falling Snow

Further Exploration

5.5 Neon Signs

Experimenting with the Built-in Neon Effect

Creating the Background

Preparing the Neon Tubes

Adding the Glow

Adding a Glass-Edged Reflection

Further Exploration

5.6 Spray Paint

Creating the Background

Adding a Text Outline

Converting the Text to Spray Paint

Further Exploration

Tips for Type Effects

Make Alignment Easier

Find Good Fonts

Use Only the Fonts You Need

Use Large Type and High Resolution for Print Projects

Remember That All GIMP Text Is Rasterized

Practice Copyfitting Manually

Edit Text Layers Wisely

Plan Ahead

Create Font Maps

6. Creative Inspiration

6.1 Fire Girl

Isolating the Girl from the Background

Edge-Detecting the Girl to Create Multiple Layers

Blending in Ornamental Elements

Blending to Remove Excess Details

Adding Flame Coloring

Creating the Crown of Flames

Further Exploration

6.2 Star Field

Starting Small

Growing Bigger Stars

Working at a Larger Scale

Adding Space Voids

Clustering

Coloring

Using Lens and Gradient Flares for Highlights

Adding Space Dust

Further Exploration

6.3 Creamsicle Love

Creating a Custom Gradient

Creating Temporary Grassy Hills

Adding a Background Sun

Giving It the Retro Feel: Sunbeams

Adding the Lovers’ Silhouette

Finishing Off the Grassy Hills

Further Exploration

6.4 Mobsterville

Establishing the Base Image

Making It Rain

Adding a Background Building and Lamp Posts

Adding Lamps and Lights

Retrieving a Red Tie

Further Exploration

Index

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