GIMP

**What is GIMP?**
//GIMP is a free image and graphics manipulation application similar to Adobe PhotoShop.// //GIMP allows users to perform a variety of tasks, such as retouching,croping, resizing, and enhancing images.//

The GIMP User Interface:


[|An Introduction to GIMP]


 * USEFUL TIP**: **//SAVE EARLY, SAVE OFTEN//**

[|Useful Links]
[|GIMP Layers Tutorial] [|Basics of the Toolbox]

[|Assignment] //Follow the same procedure with the photo of the snake in the grass. Try to remove the snake.// //1. Copy this photo in **your** GIMP folder in the Documents Library. Save as// snakebefore //2. Duplicate the photo and remove the snake. Save this photo as// snakeafter
 * Assignment #1: Use the clone tool to eliminate objects from a picture**

[|Assignment] //Repeat this process with the picture below. Try to add two hot air balloons.// 1. //Copy this photo in **your** GIMP folder in the Documents Library.. Save as// balloonbefore //2. Duplicate the photo and add two hot air balloons. Save this photo as// balloonafter
 * Assignment #2: Use the clone tool to add extra objects to the picture**

[|Assignment] //Repeat this process with the pictures below. Try to copy the helicopter into the picture of the barn.// //1. Copy both photos in your GIMP folder. Save as// barnbefore //and// helicopterbefore //2. Duplicate the photos and add the helicopter to the picture of the barn. Save this photo as// barnafter
 * Assignment #3: Use the eraser tool and layers to copy part of one photo to another**

[|Assignment] //Repeat this process with the picture below. Try to add another snowman into the picture.// //1. Copy this photo in your GIMP folder. Save as// snowmanbefore //2. Duplicate the photo and add another snowman to the picture. Save this photo as// snowmanafter
 * Assignment #4: Use the copy tool and layers to add another object**

[|Assignment] //Repeat this process with the pictures below. Try to copy the sailboat into the picture of the barn.// //1. Copy both photos in your GIMP folder. Save as// DCbefore //and// sailboatbefore //2. Duplicate both photos and add the sailboat to the picture of the Lincoln Memorial. Save this photo as// DCafter
 * Assignment #5: Use the copy tool and layers to add an object to another picture**

[|Assignment] //Save picture in your GIMP folder. Save as// outerspace
 * Assignment #6: Outer Space**

[|Assignment] (Diane Sidoroff) //Save puzzle in your GIMP folder. Save as// Puzzle
 * Assignment #7: Creating your own puzzle**

[|Assignment] //Save as QuickMask// [|Assignment] (Diane Sidoroff) //Save as WaterBkgrd// [|Assignment] (Diane Sidoroff) //Save as MoltenTxt//
 * Assignment #8: Quick Mask Tool**
 * Assignment #9: Creating a water image background**
 * Assignment #10: Creating molten text**

[|Assignment] (Diane Sidoroff) //Save as PhotoText// [|Assignment] (Diane Sidoroff) //Save as Grid// [|Assignment] You need to work through Step 9 only. //Save as Round Button// [|Assignment] //Save as Layers// [|Assignment] //Save as Replace//
 * Assignment #11: Creating text from a photograph**
 * Assignment #12: Grid on a globe**
 * Assignment #13:** **Create a Round Button**
 * Assignment #14: Working with Layers**
 * Assignment #15: Replacing Background**

//[|Assignment]// //Save as 3D//
 * Assignment #16: 3D Text**

//[|Assignment]// //Save as Lightsaber//
 * Assignment #18: Lightsaber Effects**

//[|Assignment]// //Save as Glowing Text//
 * Assignment #20: Glowing Text Effect**

//[|Assignment]// //Save as Blend// //[|Assignment]// //Save as Q Draw//
 * Assignment #21: Two Photo Blend**
 * Assignment #22: Quick Draw**

//[|Assignment]// //Save as Crossing//
 * Assignment #23: Bear Crossing**


 * That's It, Folks! . . . On to the Assessment Projects **

** ASSESSMENT PROJECTS: // Due Date is Thursday, February 18 - end of class period //**
// Print your projects. Turn in for credit. //


 * 1) 1. [|Billboard Poster]


 * 1) 2. [|Photo Manipulation]