{"product_id":"beginning-photo-retouching-and-restoration-using-gimp-9781484292648","title":"Beginning Photo Retouching and Restoration Using","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDigitally repair damaged prints, correct color shifts, and even colorize black and white images. This thoroughly revised book will show you how to retouch and restore photos using the most up-to-date version of GIMP and it's latest tools and features.Basic knowledge of GIMP is helpful, but the first chapter provides an overview of the free, open source image editing program. You'll then see how GIMP is a worthy alternative to Adobe Photoshop. You'll also work with step-by-step tutorials to duplicate the results using the same practice images used in the lessons. Because it is cross-platform friendly you can turn unfixable photos into digital art on Windows, macOS, and Linux enhancing your learning experience.Beginning Photo Retouching and Restoration Using GIMPprovides insight into the powerful program's wide set of features for just about any type of retouching or restoration work.   What You'll LearnAcquire the best scans and digitize large photographsAdjust contrast and exposure to \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Joy of Restoring Photographs\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhy Photographs are Important\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              GIMP: The Powerful, Free Image Editing Alternative\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              What Can GIMP Do?\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Improving with Practice\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Equipment Purchases to Consider\u003c\/p\u003e                Copy with Caution\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Mac Users\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Plugins\u003c\/p\u003e                Practice Images\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Starting with the Essentials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: An Overview of GIMP 2.10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter Overview\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Downloading and Installing GIMP 2.10\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              The Image Window\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              The Image Menu\u003c\/p\u003e                Navigating Open Images\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Toolbox and Tool Functions\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                                      The Selection Tools\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                                      The Brush Tools\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                                      The Transform Tools\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                                      Other Tools\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Working with Layers\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Layer Groups\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e                Plugins to Enhance GIMP\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Chapter Summary\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Digitizing Your Photos, Slides, and Negatives\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter Overview\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Acquiring Your Digital Images\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eStarting with a Clean Scan\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eScanning Photographs\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDigitizing Large Images\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Finding a Service Provider\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Using Your Camera and Tripod\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    Scanning Photos in Sections\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Scanning Slides and Negatives\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    Before You Start\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    Using the Auto Settings\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    Scanning Resolution for Transparencies\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Straightening and Cropping Your Images\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Chapter Summary\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Tone, Exposure, and Color\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Correcting Tone and Exposure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter Overview\u003c\/p\u003e  Common Tonal Problems\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Using the Histogram to Assess Tonality\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Using the Color Picker to Track Tonality\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Using Sample Points\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Exposure, Shadows-Highlights, Brightness-Contrast, Levels, and Curve Dialogs \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Tutorial 1: Using the Exposure Dialog\u003c\/p\u003e                    Tutorial 2: Using the Shadows-Highlights Dialog\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Tutorial 3: Using the Brightness-Contrast Dialog\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Tutorial 4: Using the Levels Dialog\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Tutorial 5: Using the Curves Dialog\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTonal Corrections Using Layer Blend Modes\u003c\/p\u003e                    Tutorial 7: Correcting an Underexposed Image\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Tutorial 8: Correcting and Overexposed Image\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Color Correction and Restoration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter Overview\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eColor Problem Examples\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eColor Essentials\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Additive Color\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Subtractive Color\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  The Color Picker Tool\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Color Channels\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCorrecting Color Casts\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Tutorial 9: Correcting a Color Cast \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Tutorial 10: Correcting an Extreme Color Cast \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Tutorial 11: Correcting Color Temperature\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCorrecting and Restoring Color\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Tutorial 12: Color Correction with Levels (No. 1)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Tutorial 13: Color Correction with Levels (No. 2)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Tutorial 14: Restoring Severe Color Loss\u003c\/p\u003e  Chapter Summary\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Creative use of Color\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter Overview\u003c\/p\u003e                Reimagine Your Photos\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Converting Color to Black and White\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Tutorial 15: Converting Color to Black and White (No. 1)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Tutorial 16: Converting Color to Black and White (No. 2)\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Tutorial 17: Converting Color to Black and White (No. 3)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Digital Sepia Toning\u003c\/p\u003e                    Tutorial 18: Converting Color to Sepia (No. 1)\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Tutorial 19: Converting Color to Sepia (No. 2)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSelective Colorizing\u003c\/p\u003e                    Tutorial 20: Mixing Color with Black and White\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Tutorial 21: Mixing Color with Sepia\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eColorizing Black and White Images\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Tutorial 22: Colorizing a Black and White Image\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Digital Cleanup and Repairing Damage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Dust, Light Scratch, and Stain Removal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter Overview\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    Tutorial 23: Removing Dust from a Slide\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                             Tutorial 24: Removing Dust and Light Scratches\u003c\/p\u003e                                      Tutorial 25: Removing Stains\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Repairing Moderate and Heavy Damage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter Overview\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRepairing Moderate Damage\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                             Tutorial 26: Patching Damaged Areas\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                             Tutorial 27: Repairing Moderate Damage\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRepairing Heavy Damage\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    Tutorial 28: Repairing Heavy Damage\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Retouching Faces, Fun Projects, and Preserving Your Images\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Editing Portraits and Recomposing Images\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter Overview\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRetouching Portraits\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Diminishing Imperfections and Removing Distractions\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                             Tutorial 29: Light Portrait Retouching\u003c\/p\u003e                               Tutorial 30: Brightening Teeth\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRecomposing Images\u003c\/p\u003e                               Replacing Backgrounds\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    Tutorial 31: Replacing a Background (No. 1)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    Tutorial 32: Replacing a Background (No. 2)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                Removing People\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    Tutorial 33: Removing a Person from an Image\u003c\/p\u003e                 Chapter Summary\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Sharpening Images\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter Overview\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    Sharpening―The Final Step\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    The Unsharp Mask Filter\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              High Pass Sharpening\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    Tutorial 34: Sharpening Using the High Pass Filter\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Emboss Sharpening\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    Tutorial 35: Sharpening Using the Emboss Filter\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e Chapter Summary\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10:Fun and Artistic Projects with Your Photos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  Chapter Overview\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Turn Photos into Digital Works of Art\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                             Add Artistic Functionality with G’MIC\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    Art Project No. 1: Salvaging “Unfixable” Photos\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Creating Collages\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    Art Project No. 2: Assembling a Collage\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e               Chapter Summary\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11:Printing and Preserving Your Images\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter Overview\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Photo-Quality Printers\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    Inkjet Printers\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    Dye-Sublimation Printers\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Protecting and Preserving Your Prints\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    Archiving Your Prints\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    Displaying Your Prints\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Storing Images Digitally\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    How Long Will Digital Images Last?\u003c\/p\u003e                                      Video Montages\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e               Chapter Summary\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Appendix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e              Appendix: Useful GIMP Resources\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003e              \u003c\/b\u003eGIMP Resources\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    The Official GIMP Web Site Tutorials Page\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    gimpusers.com\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    Partha’s Place\u003c\/p\u003e                                      Friends of the GIMP\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Photo Retouching, Editing, and Restoration\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    RetouchPRO\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Photographic Equipment\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    B\u0026amp;H Photo-Video-Pro Audio\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Specialty Film Processing\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    Film Rescue International\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                  Archival Digital Media\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    USB Flash Drives\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    External Hard Drives\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e                                    CD and DVDs\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Protective Inkjet Spray Coatings\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e              \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e              Index\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"APress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48885832417623,"sku":"9781484292648","price":47.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781484292648.jpg?v=1722537857","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/beginning-photo-retouching-and-restoration-using-gimp-9781484292648","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}