GIMP Pocket Reference: Image Creation and Manipulation

by Sven Neumann, Sven Riedel (Translator)

Overview

The GIMP Pocket Reference explains the numerous features of the GNU Image Manipulation Program—more affectionately known as "The GIMP"—and is the essential guide for designers working in a Linux/Unix environment. The GIMP is an open source image editor and design application that parallels Adobe Photoshop in functionality with one exception: it is free. The GIMP runs on virtually all Unix platforms, is included with most commercial Linux distributions, and can be downloaded freely from the Internet. This powerful image manipulation tool can be quite complex, making it hard to overlook the whole functionality. Based on the menu structure of the program, this handy reference covers GIMP version 1.2. It explains the function of every menu item and offers tips for every day usage. The Appendix explains important terms of image manipulation and contains a table of file formats supported by The GIMP. The GIMP Pocket Reference enables novices and experts alike to use this complex program fast and efficiently.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781565927315
Publisher:	O'Reilly Media, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/28/2000
Pages:	101
Product dimensions:	4.25(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.32(d)

About the Author

Sven Neumann studies physics at the University of Dsseldorf in Germany. He has used The GIMP since 1997 and is one of its main developers.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	1
	The Toolbox	2
	Tools	8
	The Image Window	28
	Preferences	84
	The rc-Files	90
	Creating and Editing Keyboard Shortcuts	91
	Color Models	92
	Drawing and Layer Modes	93
	File Formats	95