[ubuntu-in] [Commercial] GIMP – The Light Weight and Free Graphic Development Tool

[Gourab Ray]

Dear Mr. Dhayfule,

Please do let me know if & when this training is conducted in Bangalore. I
will like to be trained in GIMP.

Regards,
Gourab Ray

Thanks & Regards,

Gourab Ray


On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 7:44 PM, Pravin Dhayfule <pravin at dhayfule.com>wrote:

> Hi Folks,
>
> I am conducting two days workshop on GIMP - The Free Alternative to
> Photoshop through CSI Mumbai on 22 – 23 June, 2013, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
>
> The details of the workshop are available at
> http://www.csimumbai.org/events-in-detail.asp?event_id=69927105901
>
> Introduction
>
> Graphic and UI Designers extensively use Photoshop as the graphic tool
> under the impression that there is no other professional grade graphic
> application other than that. Many designers hesitate to switch to
> GNU/Linux OS just because of unawareness that there are alternatives
> to Photoshop. One such free and light weight alternative is GIMP (GNU
> Image Manipulation Program). GIMP has a similar Interface (and
> elements) as that of Photoshop with some features what Photoshop too
> does not offer.
>
> To check some sample graphics developed in GIMP, visit this album:
>
>
> https://plus.google.com/photos/106955939153711416779/albums/5476637999138329041
>
> Objectives
>
> The course is designed for those who want to explore alternate options
> in Graphic designing. This is even helpful for developers who need to
> depend on professional designers for even a simple design component
> that they can otherwise easily create.
>
> Course Contents:
> Section One – Elements of Graphic Design
>
>     Concepts of Graphic Designing
>     Types of image – vector, bitmap
>     Color Profiles
>     Units of scaling
>     Transparent vs opaque images
>     Image file formats
>
> Session Two – Using GIMP
>
>     Introduction to GIMP
>     Components and Terminology
>     User Interface
>     Understanding the tool box
>     Brush
>     Fill and Gradient
>     Text Tool
>     Selection Tools
>     Using Paths for vector drawing
>     Transformation Tools
>     Using the Clone, Blur, Smudge tools
>
> Session Three – Basic Image Editing
>
>     Setting Image Modes
>     Image Scaling
>     Image Cropping
>     Image Transformation
>     Exporting Image in various formats
>
> Session Four – Layers
>
>     Significance of Layers in graphic designing
>     Layer Modes and their uses
>     Layer Scaling and Transform
>     Layer Masking
>
> Session Five – Color Effects
>
>     Applying auto color correction effects
>     Manual manipulation of image colors
>
>     Color Balance
>     Hue/Saturation
>     Brightness/Contrast
>     Posterizing for size reduction
>     Color Curves
>
> Session Six – Filters and Image Effects
>
>     Blur, Gaussian Blur, Motion Blur
>     Shadows and Lighting
>     Bevels and Borders
>     Adding Noise
>     Distorting Image
>     Applying Texture Effects
>     Applying 3D effects
>     Project and Assignment
>
> Who Should Attend?
>
> Graphic Professionals who are looking for Photoshop Alternatives
>
> Individuals who have interest in Graphic Designing
>
> Professionals who are not primarily from design background, but need
> to perform minor  graphic designing activity for their job function
> such as Sales/Marketing personnel, HR Executive, Web/UI Developer,
> etc.
>
> Please share this with those who are looking for PhotoShop Alternatives.
>
> Regards
> _______________________________________________________________________
> Pravin Balaji Dhayfule
> Free & Open Source Software oriented IT Solutions Consultant
> Author: Planet Soulance - The Civilisation of Souls
> Personal Blog: http://www.dhayfule.com Services Website:
> http://www.cybrent.biz
> Contact Number: +91 9867647412
>
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