Learn the GIMP from the Ground Up
In this course I'll show you how to use the Gnu Image Manipulation
Program (GIMP), a free Photoshop like program, to produce professional
looking, high quality graphics on a budget. The course uses the creation
of book covers for self-publishing as the basis for demonstrating the
use of the program. The techniques demonstrated can be used to create
stunning graphics for any purpose including display on the Web.
GIMP Easily Explained:
Excellent course with detailed explanations on how to use GIMP to create fabulous book covers. Thank you!
-Maria Oquendo
This course provides material suitable for the absolute beginner
and includes information on how to install all required tools and
resources. It then goes on to show you how to use those components to
produce unique, professional looking, and high quality graphics suitable
for use as book covers for self-publishing. The course includes
information on graphic composition that can be used to cause the most
important elements of your image stand out.
Note:
I demonstrate the use of the GIMP on a PC running Microsoft Windows 7.
If you're a Linux or Mac user, the GIMP is also available to you, and
information in this course beyond installation is fully applicable.
Sell More of Anything with Professional Looking Graphics
Though you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, the truth is that
most people do exactly that. Why not produce the best impression you
can by displaying stunning graphics mixed with text. Whether you're
selling books or some other product, graphics that can capture the
customer's attention will give you a leg up in differentiating yourself
from your competition.
This Course Includes Everything You Need to Know to Become Proficient with the GIMP
This course includes 29 lectures, over two hours of material, divided into the following major categories of information:
- Installing, staring, and stopping the GIMP
- GIMP window layout
- Creating a simple book cover
- Working with layers and selections
- Loading fonts and using text effects
- Buying and manipulating inexpensive images
- Creating colored boxes
- Using layer masks
- Stroking a path
- Putting it all together
Learn to Create Stunning Book Covers and More
Why focus on book covers? The course benefits from having a
specific focus and I'm the most familiar with using the GIMP to create
book covers. Besides, you only need to know the fundamentals of using
the GIMP to produce book covers. Don't worry, you can still create
amazing images for the Web and beyond using the basics of the GIMP.
A Great Cover Course
Bite sized lessons that are clear and concise on how to use The
GIMP to create ebook covers for the KINDLE. Very easy to follow.
-Bronwyn Wilson
This course uses a combination of presentation slides and screen
capture to show you how to use the GIMP to produce book covers
specifically.
Expect to spend several days to weeks digesting all the information provided in this course.
Start Today!
Silly as it may seem, your book cover is the first characteristic
of your book that is likely to distinguish you from the crowd. Why not
spend some time learning how to produce a quality, professional looking
book cover for your self-published work using free tools and inexpensive
professional quality images?
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