GIMP Crash Course for Beginners!

Learn the basics of GIMP. Setup to look like Photoshop. Learn how to use files and layers.

4.50 (1395 reviews)
Udemy
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English
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Photography Tools
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39,993
students
2 hours
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Dec 2022
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FREE
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What you will learn

Learn how to install GIMP on a MAC and PC

Learn how to make the GIMP interface similar to Photoshop

Learn how to configure preferences for maximum productivity

Learn how to work with files within GIMP

Learn what layers are and how to use in GIMP

Description

Hello and welcome to my GIMP crash course.


In this GIMP course, you'll learn how to install for both a MAC and a PC.  Once installed, I'll show you how to make the GIMP interface look more like Photoshop.  This is huge if you ever plan on upgrading to Photoshop or if you're downgrading instead.


GIMP has its own type of file format for saving layered files.  You'll learn what it is, how to use it, and how to use other file types.


Then, you will learn the basics of layers and how to use them in GIMP.


This GIMP crash course was designed for beginners only.  If you already have GIMP installed and/or know how to change the interface, how to use file types and use layers, then this course is not for you.


GIMP is the number one alternative to Photoshop.  It has a lot of the same tools and features without the cost... it's 100% free!


Best of all, the developers are working hard to bring new tools to help you achieve your creative vision.  New updates are released several times per year that rival Photoshop.  Discover the best kept secret in the photo editing world and start your journey today.

Content

Getting Started with GIMP 2.10

Download Images + Other Resources to Use With This Class

How to install GIMP for Linux, Windows and MAC

How to install GIMP for Linux
How to install GIMP in Windows
How to install GIMP on a MAC

Quick Start Guide for GIMP: Dive right in and begin editing your photos!

How to make your images "POP" with GIMP!
How to retouch your images with GIMP!
How to re-size and save your images for online use... social media... in GIMP
Download Class Files, Images & Resources

GIMP the Basics - Learn How to Work with Files in GIMP

How to configure the GIMP Interface
How to create a new document in GIMP
How to open files in GIMP & the different file types
How to navigate around your GIMP documents + more
How to save your GIMP files for web, print & more

GIMP & Layers - Learn What Layers Are and How To Use Them

You'll learn what a GIMP layer is and it’s benefits in GIMP
You'll learn the 4 types of GIMP layers and 4 ways to customize them
You'll learn what a Layer Mask is and how to use for editing in GIMP
Discover all the Layer Attributes to use for your artwork in GIMP
Layer Boundaries

BONUS: What's Next? How to learn more about GIMP!

What's Next? How to learn more about GIMP!

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Reviews

Antonio
October 13, 2023
It's very well explained and exciting. sometimes a little long-winded but maybe has to do with learning retention.
Jill
July 17, 2023
Yes, I´m having fun but sometimes I cannot find the icons and I have had to go into tools but I managed. For ex. the zoom in and out I did not see on the left.
Iuga
January 12, 2023
Very good to do a nice retouch for my hobby phone photos. Gimp is great compared to Photoshop kind of as Python is great compared to C# I mean simpler, faster and using less RAM and less storage. For any rare advanced edit I can go use Photopea for free also, but Photopea is very RAM hungry so need lots of RAM, can do :)
Joan
December 29, 2022
loved the explanation of where to increase speed etc. what I have a issue with is the resources.zip file... I can't figure out how to open it, maybe it will appear later? I can find it in my downlord, resources, BUT when I use gimp to access them, it says file failed not known...AND in the first video he says Q and A are between overview and notes...nope, nada, not there... I am not happy
Abhishek
November 28, 2022
good tutorials but want to learn all terms regardng editing but L5 website isnt working. Please update it so that I can Learn all terms regarding Editing. https://parkerphotographic.com/terms-for-digital-artists/
Darnal
October 15, 2022
The instructor is going at a great pace and thoroughly explaining the tools; if the rest of the course is like this i feel that id be competent putting these skills to use.
Santiago
October 4, 2022
Very simple using the application. Similar to photoshop. I am still going through the video so I know how to use complicated elements. It's just doing it over and over again with different photography images. But an amazing course. 100% recommended.
John
September 11, 2022
I'm familiar with some of the techniques, but what hasn't been explained is how to enlarge the tool selection area; to use Heal, I had to find it in Tools - Paint Tools. I think it would have made more sense to have a quick session on setting up the Gimp interface before starting to edit.
Tharun
June 2, 2022
As a beginner, I just love the way things are presented. I mean, it's just like someone I knew for years just started teaching me GIMP
Trena
April 13, 2022
I'm new to GIMP but was well-versed in Photoshop. This course helped me get started quickly and easily in GIMP with all the same things I used to do in Photoshop. Thanks!
John
February 24, 2022
enjoying the source material, being able to follow along and apply the information makes it easier for me to learn.
Peter
February 15, 2022
i think the course was good for a free course it went through the basics but i think its all done in the wrong order all the bits about how to use gimp and setting up the interface should be at the beginning of the course.
Ole
September 23, 2021
First of all, I don't feel that this course has a good enough quality. But I also don't think GIMP is so good for graphic design.
Jen
April 15, 2021
I find the instructions easy to follow and methodical, that is great for a learner! so far I am in the early stages and enjoying it a lot.
Michael
April 8, 2021
I got lost on which brush to use/ there was no instruction on which brush to use in the how to retouch your images.

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