GIMP for Beginners: Book Covers and Free Graphic Design

2.5 Hrs | AVC (.MP4) 1280x720 15fps | Audio: AAC 44.1KHz 2ch | 722MB

Genre: eLearning | Project files Included

An introduction to the free GIMP graphics design tool focusing on the creation of book covers for self-publishing.

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.