Gimp is an acronym for gnu image manipulation program. This ebook is an easy to follow, step by step guide of how to create a basic ebook cover using the free program gimp. An introduction to using layer masks to modify the opacity of a layer. Well minimize the back cover here in gimp, and select the front cover design.
The video here below will show you how to play with my textures using gimp. Changes were the kuhlman publishing logo on the spine, the tinted background, and we changed the main image a bit and moved the tool box more to the left and shrank it a bit so that the main image would capture more of the effect of the cover. Dov grobgeld author of a tutorial for perl gimp users. Tutorials cover the gamut of design topics, from web design and photographic techniques to advertising and interface design. An online gimp course which was offered in 2005 via linuxchix. In fact, the tutorial scene behind gimp does not need to hide in any way. The gimp is a multiplatform photo manipulation tool. Continue reading grokking the gimp download free book. To design a physical book cover with gimp youll need 3 things. Every tutorial has been created using highquality images and easytofollow steps that you will appreciate as you navigate your way from lost beginner to experienced user. This book also covers features that arent part of the standard gimp distribution. Making an ebook box set cover in gimp i know its been a while since i promised to show yall how to use gimp to make a cover for a box set, but i have an excuse. Im trying to make my second ebook cover with gimp, the ebook is the man in black by stanley j weyman, and the cover must be 600px wide by 800px high this fits most readers. The book covers basic tools, filters, scripts and many basic or more advanced topics.
It can be used as a simple paint program, an expert quality. At 674 pages and weighing 4 pounds, this book is an exhaustive reference to gimp, a freeware program for people who want to abandon proprietary software in favour of free software. Yes, it is the cover of that book that generates great. Design book covers with canvas free book cover maker. Here are a few modifications to your gimprc file see chapter 8 to make window handling more like 2. Set up and design book covers in gimp using layer masks and blend modes to create interesting effects. Canvas free wattpad cover maker is a nobrainer, and is suitable for all writers techsavvy ones and newbies alike. The artists guide to gimp effects is the followup text to the first book ever published on gimp, the artists guide to the gimp. Explanation this is the initial step in gimp which guides you to create a new image file with different height and width properties. We think this is the best way to teach something new like gimp 2.
For example is the author of a gimp tutorial book one of the developers. Video of a 90minute gimp tutorial i gave at linuxconf au 2007. That lets me know that this copy has everything for a full book cover design. This will allow you to visualise the arrangement of type and images, and judge how well elements are centered on the page. A list of the authors 5 favorite gimp tool presets. This book may not be duplicated in any way without the express written consent of the publisher, except in the form. The version in this file is made by karin kylander. Your book cover is hugely important in selling your book. The video is a little poor in quality because this is not my usual video production computer where it was recorded. See more ideas about gimp tutorial, gimp photo editing and photo editing. The artists guide to gimp teaches you how to use gimp without a tedious list of menu paths and options. Today ill show you how to upload your custom book cover using createspaces cover creator.
The video is a little poor in quality because this is not my usual video production. Buy it now for the author who wants to take artistic control of their e book covers and save money. Whether youre struggling to get started or trying to master some of gimps more complex features, youll find the answers youre looking for in the book of gimp. We purposefully limited our text to include only the information you need to perform each technique. This lowcost alternative runs on linux, mac, and windows. A complete guide to nearly everything paperback 25 jan. This book will be sold as an ebook and with a low introductory level. Buy it now for the author who wants to take artistic control of their ebook covers and save money. Gimp online editor di immagini e strumento di disegno. Beyond the familiar distinction between hardcovers and paperbacks, there are further alternatives and additions, such as dust jackets, ringbinding, and older forms such as the nineteenthcentury paperboards and the traditional types of handbinding.
The artists guide to gimp effects is a tutorial filled expedition into the powerful opensource graphics design tool, the gnu image manipulation program. Make sure it sells out by creating an awesome cover design. Oct 12, 2017 this video discusses how to make a book cover in gimp. Gimp is a powerful free image editor similar to photoshop. The smudge soft preset provides the best option for smoothing a painting without making it look dirty 4. Take any image or a map and produce this map fold effect with gimp. Whether youre struggling to get started or trying to master some of gimp s more complex features, youll find the answers youre looking for in the book of gimp. Open gimp by doubleclicking on the gimp icon on your desktop. Or a covertocover tutorial style book where you work through doing various examples in order to gain a good understanding of how to do common tasks. Recommended books gimpshop the free photoshop alternative. The first part of this book focuses on mastering core tools. Gimp is a free editing program which can be downloaded at.
Our free pdf tutorials is proficiently written with the simple and clear examples to provide proper guidelines for. Web developers can now be a technical expertise with our most popular web programming language tutorials. Change the dialogue box to read inches rather than pixels. The pencil soft preset an extremely realistic simulation of drawing with a charcoal pencil 2. But with so many powerful tools and menu options, gimp can be difficult to master. The eraser soft preset simulates working with a highquality. The gimp is where you go, if you dont go for photoshop. Gimp tutorial v201811 boo virk, simon andrews, jo montgomery babraham. Gimp is a free alternative to adobe photoshop with tons of professionalgrade features.
This writeup explains the steps to be followed to create covers for your ebooks. This is a great tutorial for selfpublishers and authors. This book may not be duplicated in any way without the. Though this is a fairly basic tutorial designed for beginners, the final result is super professional and is sure to turn heads at your next networking event.
This video discusses how to make a book cover in gimp. Layer masks an introduction to using layer masks to modify the opacity of a layer. Our free pdf tutorials is proficiently written with the simple and clear examples to provide proper guidelines for even the beginners of the programming languages. See, as soon as bob hammond heard about it, he immediately demanded that i make him one. It would be more useful if it was either a pure reference book i. English, espanol, francais, italiano, portugues, deutsch, turkce, catala. Dec 01, 20 open gimp by doubleclicking on the gimp icon on your desktop. Jul 31, 20 gimp is the open source program from sourceforge team that can be used to create stunning e book covers. In this article we discuss about how to create an ebook cover with gimp.
The term bookcover is often used for a book cover image. Or are they a prominent photographer known for doing excellent work using gimp. Select the layer with car and choose path selection tool 5. Gimp is a powerful and convenient open source image editing tool that can compete with highend commercial competitors such as photoshop.
Dirk metzmacher is a professional photoshop trainer, book author and designed with over 10 years of experience. Image editing with open source software by klaus goelker. Jan 25, 20 the subtitle for the book of gimp says it all. This e book is an easy to follow, step by step guide of how to create a basic e book cover using the free program gimp. The same principles apply for print covers just choose the size you need and landscape mode. A first look at the curves tool and adjusting color tones in.
See more ideas about gimp, gimp tutorial, photoshop tutorial. Gnu image manipulation program generated by docbook2odf g e n e r a t e d b y d o c b o o k 2 o d f. Welcome to the wikibook about gimp, g nu i mage m anipulation p rogram for editing raster images. The gnu image manipulation program gimp, is a raster graphics editor application with some support for vector graphics. In this book ill 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. When you follow the link, you can see gimp s pretty popular on cnet.
Become an affinity photo master with this huge 488 page, full colour hardback book. This tutorial walks through some basic image and layer manipulation techniques. Gimp is a free editing program which can be downloaded at gimp. Gimp an image manipulation and paint program for linux unix. Canvas free book cover maker is ridiculously easy to use even for the novice or notsotechsavvy writer. Tiny wilber gimp download news about docs participate tutorials donate paypal flattr. May 12, 2017 explore laurieschuetzles board gimp 2. Affinity photo workbook the official guide to affinity photo.
If youre using ms publisher, weve got a tutorial for making your own book cover here. In this tutorial we walk you through how to design a book cover in gimp, using one our diy templates. From wikibooks, open books for an open world tutorials. To make a cd cover type a 5 inches wide and 5 inches tall in the dialogue box. Gimp e uno strumento multipiattaforma per lelaborazione di immagini fotografiche e lacronimo gimp sta appunto per gnu image manipulation program. Making a circleshaped image how to create a circularshaped image. It features a set of drawing and painting tools such as airbrush, clone, pencil, and paint brush. How to make an ebook cover with gimp part 1 rakuten kobo.
Created by the affinity team, alongside some worldrenowned artists and photographers, you will learn everything from the core skills you need right up to the most powerful tools and techniques. Well start with the process of downloading gimp and finish. The blue pen preset an allpurpose way to annotate any picture 3. The official guide to affinity photo on macos and windows. The gimp is suitable for a variety of image manipulation tasks, including photo retouching, image composition, and image construction.
The book uses the creation of book covers for selfpublishing as the basis for demonstrating the use of the program. First, you will have to have a design already made. The create a new image text box will appear on your screen. Jan 22, 2012 gimp is a free alternative to adobe photoshop with tons of professionalgrade features. A book cover is any protective covering used to bind together the pages of a book. Among the many tools included, the clone tool is quite useful for removing blemishes in certain situations. Background 736 what you need 736 the gimp module 736. Canvas book cover maker makes designing book covers amazingly simple even for nondesigners. Work out the specifications for a paperback book cover or generate one in createspace, and then design your cover in canva with a little image manipulating in gimp. Its easy to use design interface allows you to choose from a wide selection of readymade layouts, and drag and drop your choice of elements for a unique and memorable flair. Apr 26, 2015 make sure you guys check out my wattpad book outcross by the way i use gimp 2. The second part builds on the first by presenting an indepth treatment of touchup, enhancement, compositing, rendering, and image creation for the web.
But it has a few weird changes that may not suit everyone. Use gimp for simple graphics needs without having to learn advanced image manipulation methods. Open layer window and make a new layer from pasting photo look p. Basic color curves a first look at the curves tool and adjusting color tones in an image. Youve done the hard work and created an amazing book.
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