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The Artists Guide to GIMP Effects

The Artists Guide to GIMP Effects Author: Michael J. Hammel Publisher: No Starch Press Published: 2007 Pages: 348

The Artists Guide to GIMP Effects is a beautiful and interesting book, cleverly showing off the capability of the GIMP graphics application.

The Artists Guide to GIMP Effects Chapters

The Artists Guide to GIMP Effects Chapters

1. Fundamental Techniques
   • Drawing and Painting
   • Layers and Modes
   • Color Modes
   • Selections
   • Drawing Basic Shapes
   • Patterns and Gradients
   • Working With Scanners
   • Basic Tutorials
2. Photographic Effects
   • Softening Edges
   • Photo to Sketch
   • Antiquing with Sepia Tones
   • Color Swap
   • Changing Depth of Field
   • Motion Effects
   • Reflections on Glass
   • Lake Reflection
   • Screening Type
   • Photo Restoration
   • Casting Light Through a Window
   • Lightning
   • Tips for Photographic Effects
3. Web Design
   • Gel Buttons
   • Metal Buttons
   • Tabs
   • Fancy Borders
   • Seamless Tiles
   • Rollovers
   • Simple Logos
   • Waving Flags
   • Tri-tone Menus
   • Tips for Web Design
4. Advertising and Special Effects
   • Applying a Squeeze
   • Movie Poster
   • 3D Package Designs
   • Reflective Glass
   • Popping an Image
   • Shiny Emblem
   • A Change of Weather
   • Cloth Curtain
   • Cityscape
   • Cube City
   • Under Water
   • Wispy Smoke
   • Flames and Explosions
   • Studio Lighting
   • Colored Lighting
   • Tips for Advertising Design
5. Type Effects
   • Perspective Shadow and Reflection
   • Chrome and Metal Text
   • Distressed Text
   • Erosion
   • Frost
   • Neon Signs
   • Spary Paint
   • Light Burst
   • Tips for Type Effects
6. User Interface Design
   • Faceplate
   • Srews, Nuts and Bolts
   • Wires and Ear Buds
   • Corrugated Tubes
   • Navigation Bar
   • Tips for User Interface Design

The Artists Guide to GIMP Effects Appendices

1. index