Baby steps with The GIMP
Have you been planning on getting around to learning how to use the GIMP someday? Well now that the GIMP has had its tenth anniversary, it’s about time to start. In this article, I will walk you step by step through the process of making a web banner using the GIMP. Hopefully this kickstart will encourage you to do more playing on your own.
Long regarded as one of free software’s “killer apps”, the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) is a tool that has amassed a large number of users and is one of the most popular free software applications today. The different versions of GIMP vary slightly in the way they are laid out. For this tutorial, I have used version 2.2.10 the most current stable version at the time that I am writing this article. The best way to learn from this tutorial is to open GIMP up and follow along as I explain how to make a web banner. It’s virtually painless, so take a seat and let’s begin.
Opening GIMP
GIMP saves the status of your open windows, so starting the program can sometimes cause a dizzying cascade of windows to open that can be quite overwhelming to the new user. The only window that you absolutely need to have open to begin is the tool window.
It is the small window containing all of the icons. It is titled “The GIMP”. To start, close all other windows until you need them.
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