Complete Guide to GIMP 2019 Photo Editing

What you'll learn

All of the basic tools that are available for you editing images and photos in GIMP
Photo manipulation techniques that include lighting effects and removing unwanted objects
How to use layers to organize your work and make changes non-destructive
Learn color correction and color composite modes to give your effects an edge of realism

Requirements

You should have GIMP installed. It's a free photo manipulation tool capable of most of what you can do in photoshop.
We'll be using the G'MIC plugin to gain access to a larger effects library. It's free to download as well.

Description

Learn how to use GIMP, the free graphic and image editing program, to create high quality graphics and edit images for free. This video focuses on a solid foundation of understanding the program in and out and then guides you on learning many of the tools and filters that can help you achieve results.

Here's a look at some of what you will learn in the course

Learning how to create cool titles with glow effects and online fonts

Removing objects from photos with little to no remaining trace

Adding in objects that look more like they belong the scene with a combination of perspective tool and color composite modes.

Using masking tools in order to make effects more realistic

Some tool explanations for beginners as well such as the paintbrush tool and using layers in GIMP

Who this course is for:

Beginners to intermediates who would like to improve their graphic design or photo editing skills.
Anyone who is interested in learning GIMP and wants access to a large volume of information in one place.
Those who love free open source cross-platform software and want to make the switch to GIMP for those reasons