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Course Aims
The course commences with an introduction to GIMP, a free photo-editing package and an alternative to Photoshop.
Course Content
- GIMP’s environment
- Adding content with Drawing, Painting and Editing tools
- Selecting Image Content; Working with image files
- Working with Layers; Adding variety with Masks
- Using Paths; Applying Filters
- Fine-tuning your image: Blurring, Smudging, Sharpening, Dodging, Burning, Sponging, Patching
- Adjusting your image; Colour Correction, Red Eye Correction, Teeth Whitening, Changing Colours, Blemish Correction, Cutting out from a photograph
- Colour and Border Effects
- Enhancing Effects – sharpening, distortions, slimming, wrinkles
- Composition of a photograph, image size and orientation
- How to reduce the size of files
Duration/Start
13 February, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am – 3pm, 2 days
Entry Requirements
Basic knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Windows.
Fee
€145