GIMP Advanced: Free Graphic Design and 3D Book Covers
GIMP advanced graphic design course: Use the free GIMP software to create 3D book and eBook covers for self-publishing!
4.05 (59 reviews)
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Oct 2018
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What you will learn
To improve your GIMP skills taking them to the next level
To learn how to produce 3D book covers
To learn the application of filters to images
Why take this course?
Hello and welcome to the course,
This is an advanced course on the GNU Image Manipulation (GIMP) free graphic design tool.
Take Your GIMP Skills to the Next Level
If you're getting bored doing the same old things in GIMP, maybe it's time to learn some new tricks. Come with me on this adventure into GIMP Advanced. In over an hour and a half of lectures, I'll show you some tricks you have yet to learn. Let's have fun together creating incredible images. For simple but sophisticated art, I always gravitate to book covers.
Learn to Create 3D Book Covers
I address both boxed set and individual book 3D covers in this course. Even if you don't work on book covers, you'll find the 3D effects useful in your future GIMP work. Go 3D and you’ll never go back ?.
Learn to Create Reflections in Water
Let me show you a nice water reflection effect that you'll be able to use in your own graphics.
GIMP Advanced
It's not your grandpa's old GIMP anymore...
Please note that you should possess some knowledge of the GMP before undertaking this course. This course displays advanced graphics techniques dispensing with much of the background for brevity.
Thanks for reading along with me an I hope you take something away from the preview videos.
I'll see you in the classroom,
---Brian
Content
Introduction to the Course
Overview of the Course
3D Book Covers
3D Boxed Set: Finished Product
3D Boxed Set Pt. 1: A Stack of Book Spines
3D Boxed Set Pt. 2: Flip, Shadow, and Cover
3D Boxed Set Pt. 3: Create the 3D Box Effect
3D Boxed Set: Clean Up
3D Book Covers: Finished Product
3D Book Covers Pt. 1: Cover, Reflection, and Bend
3D Book Covers Pt. 2: Spine, Reflection, and Cant
3D Book Covers Pt. 3: Pages and Shadow
Tricks My Grandpa Taught Me About the GIMP
Bump Maps Pt. 1: Using Images
Bump Maps Pt. 2: Using Text
Water Reflection Effect
Filters: Homework Assignment
Additional Lectures
Things I Forgot to Mention
Wait a Second, That Happened Too Fast
Bonus Material
Creating a Book Cover Pt. 1
Creating a Book Cover Pt. 2
Creating a Book Cover Pt. 3
Ultimate Guide to GIMP Filters
Blurs
Screenshots
Reviews
James
July 15, 2021
I love that not only does Brian go through GIMP features, he gives you projects so that you know what you are aiming for and how to use the GIMP features to get the effects and results you want. Don't be afraid to experiment and make mistakes! You might be surprised at the results :)
Barbara
March 19, 2018
Thanks for all the Gimp instructions, Brian. I strongly recommend the three lectures to anyone who doesn't understand Gimp.
Richard
November 4, 2017
The course is developing new skills at an appropriate rate. I had explored perspective on my own by experimenting this chapter confirmed my understanding. Perspective should involve the concept of a focal point. A sense of eye height and horizon. That would have earned an extra half star. I like the application of GIMP tools and techniques to a real project and that in showing the process the presenter did not rely too heavily on 'this is one I prepared earlier'. He showed how he went about the process in real time - warts and all.
anand
November 19, 2016
I was expecting some sections explaining the layer modes atleast in advanced course but there were none.
Ari
April 22, 2016
The course is good but the new UI sucks; it autoplays all the lectures and we have lost the sidepanel which was extremely handy when navigating between the lessons.
Tania
March 31, 2016
I have taken all 3 of Mr. Jackson's Gimp courses and, thanks to them, I now have a decent understanding of what was once just another novelty program on my computer. This one was immensely fun, especially the lessons on creating a 3d book cover, which I followed along using my own graphics. He made everything easy to understand, and I never felt as though I didn't 'get' anything. Thank you, Mr. Jackson, for a great series of courses.
Lisa
March 28, 2016
Another Great Course Brian! I love your style and how thorough the lessons are! I've had GIMP on my computer for ages and I had no idea how to use it till I took your courses! Thanks again!
Charles
March 6, 2016
I've had GIMP for a few years but I never could really use it. I poked around in it and watched several YouTube videos yet I just couldn't seem to "grasp" even the easiest of GIMPs features. Thankfully, I took the GIMP beginner course, then the intermediate course, and finally this ADVANCED course. I LOVED every part of EACH course!
They ALL have easy to follow instructions AND you work ALONG WITH everything that is taught, as it is taught. Thanks to this course I can actually put Gimp to work and REALLY ENJOY using it!
Jerry
November 9, 2015
Splendid content and presented in a clear, easy-to-understand, and professional manner. Brian Jackson paces his presentation just right for his students!
Anna
June 19, 2015
I have never known, how much you can do with GIMP, since I've started these GIMP course. Thank you Brian for the lectures. I can definitely use this stuff, also for web design.
Oana
April 25, 2015
I’m quite amazed by Brian’ skills in teaching: he’s very clear in his explanations, he talks in the right pace in order for his students to replicate the action and what else can I say? I returned to GIMP, after many years, due to Brian’s courses. Thank you!!!
Rachael
March 31, 2015
I took away some 3D skills that will help in marketing my own projects. Brian was thorough and easy to understand. I took this course thinking it was going to teach more about building the actual cover art from scratch, so I am thankful for the bonus material at the end as it was a bit useful.
Bronwyn
February 22, 2015
I really enjoyed this course as the easy to follow instructions unfolded to reveal how to create fabulous looking 3d ebook covers using The Gimp. Not only does this course teach you how to create stunning 3d ebook covers but it also increases your skill level and gets you using those skills which you can also apply to other graphics. Brian has a great way of teaching and a voice that lends it's self to audio for online teaching. So, not only are the visuals great but the audio is top notch. Take this course if you want to create stunning 3d ebook covers and upgrade your Gimp skills.
Randy
February 13, 2015
Brian really knows GIMP. It is obvious he has used it often for creating attractive graphics for his book covers. I will refer back to this course often.
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