🎨 How to use GIMP - Beginner Tutorial
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- čas přidán 8. 05. 2024
- In this step-by-step overview, learn how to use GIMP. We start with how to download and install GIMP. We then explore the interface, including the toolbox, tool options, color selection, docks / tabs, and the menu system. Next, we look at all the options to customize the experience, from resizing docks, to turning on or off single window mode, to changing icon colors, and adjusting the theme from dark to light.
We continue by creating a new file and saving it. We then navigate through the canvas using various short cut keys. We then load some sample files, learn about layers, arrange the layers, and apply different opacities. We add text, use the selection tools, align objects, use brushes, filters, and colors. By the end of this video, you'll have foundational knowledge of how to use GIMP to start editing images. And best of all, you'll have your first image created in GIMP… a poster for the Kevin Cookie Company!
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- GIMP home page: www.gimp.org/
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⌚ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:53 Download & install GIMP
1:26 Main interface
4:41 Top Menu
6:33 Customize interface
8:14 Create new file
9:38 Save as xcf
10:21 View shortcuts
10:58 Import sample image files
11:24 Layers
13:09 Scale / resize image
14:14 Bucket fill tool
15:34 Opacity
16:32 Selection tools
20:22 Text tools
22:03 Add text drop shadow
22:34 Group layers
23:21 Remove image background
25:52 Flip image
26:20 Alignment tool
26:48 Adjust colors - curves
29:51 Crop tool
31:27 Move text
31:55 Paintbrush tool
34:33 Gaussian Blur
35:13 Export as .png, .jpeg, or .gif
36:07 Wrap up
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Kevin, I have to hand it to you, you are absolutely THE BEST teacher of these video tools I've ever encountered! I haven't encountered anyone else that I consider to even be in your class. You're instruction method is so thorough and progresses so logically. You also don't just wave your had in the air and say "I just selected the [whatever tool]" you SHOW the student what you are doing on the screen. This helps ENORMOUSLY. Thanks ever so much for your clean, logical, explicit and useful instruction. I think that even a novice like me can now learn to use this tool. Much THANKS again!
Yes indeed, he has a teaching skill others don't. Other fly 100 miles an hr and Im just as lost when they are done teaching as before I ever watched their video. Kevin"s the best ever. He knows how to teach......finally.
NO doubt. Kevin is God !
shut up
You convinced me I don't need photoshop anymore. Thanks!
I don't think I've ever watched such a clear, informative and concise tutorial video. Very well done, and thank you
Just downloaded this yesterday, I took a ton of computer arts classes in high school and got pretty darn good at photoshop. Going back to this it was almost intimidating and jarring seeing all the options and tools that were difficult to remember. This was so refreshing, once I saw this video twice and really took in the core essentials to editing I was able to finish a personal project in a day. Reminded me of how much I love graphic designing.
Not everyone who teaches is a good teacher. I know because my Mother
was a great teacher for decades. Kevin...you're a wonderful teacher!
Your patience, tone of voice, insight..you have it all.
Thanks so much for teaching this old bird the basics ♥
I've seen quite a few tutorials for beginners and I must say, this is the best I have seen, I appreciate how slow you walk us thru, and how you explain the purpose and what each thing does for your design, especially the curves, the few other videos i've watched they blow thru that and don't explain what it does or how to use it, im so thankful that you created this!
00:09 GIMP is a powerful free and open source image editing program.
05:08 GIMP has various menus to work with images, view, image, layer, colors, tools, filters, windows, and help.
09:58 GIMP's native file format, XCF, preserves layers and other aspects of your work.
14:58 Adding color to the canvas and creating a bottom bar
19:20 Creating and customizing text in GIMP
23:38 Remove the white background and make image adjustments
27:53 Enhanced image editing with subtle changes and logo placement
32:05 Use the paint brush tool to add darkness behind text
thanks
I've been dreading watching GIMP Tutorials for months. It all seemed soo intimidating. You do an amazing job of making these videos fun and easily digestible. Thank you so much!!
I love this tutorial! Thank you so much! You are very clear, I like how you outline your video before it even begins, especially noting your goals for us by the end. Great content, thank you!
Kevin, I absolutely loved the way how you were so calm and patient throughout the video. You were very detailed and the video could deliver every basics of Gimp, for a "first timer" like me. I hope to see more of your videos. Thank you for putting such an effort!!!
Kevin, you are the best educator when it comes to instructing others to use technology effectively and creatively. Thank you for all your work and attention to details. I so appreciate you!
One of the BEST beginner GIMP tutorial ever. I learned fast, easily. It starts from a blank page and step by step creates a picture. Thank you
Glad to see GIMP getting some coverage on other channels! Great program!
Well my day is sorted binge watching your channel!!!
You are truly gifted as a teacher. Thank you for your thorough, yet easy to follow explanations. Greatly appreciated.
Thanks Kevin, I have GIMP for many years. After a frustrating attempt to make some changes to my photos, I decided I must learn GIMP properly. I think this is a most worthwhile 1 hour I spent learning from your youtube video. Your explanation is very clear. Keep it up.
Kevin is the best teacher of gimp ever. I been looking for someone who teaches like him. The others I tried to learn with fly all over the place and I am so lost. Kevin takes his time goes slow like I need, I can see everything good. Kevin is top notch teacher. Thank you so much Kevin. You have a skill for teaching that others don't. Omg how appreciated you are by me.
Kevin, thank you for this tutorial. Despite it's been made two years ago, I continue watching and recommending to do the same to some friends. You converted this intimidating environment into one very simple to understand. Keep your style to producing tutorials for other apps.
Being a complete newbie to photo editing, this is BY FAR the absolute best and most informative video I've watched!!! Thank you!!!!
I've never seen a begginer's guide video as perfect as this, everything about it is 10/10. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this tutorial Kevin!!! You're so thorough and very easy to follow. I love all your videos!
This is the best tutorial I've ever watched! You explained all that I needed to know about GIMP in less than 36 minutes, what a legend!
Having come from another photo editor I knew how important it was to learn the basics/interface of a new program. Your 36-minute video has saved me countless hours and I still have my hair LOL! Thank you so much for all of your hard work and flawless delivery!
Thanks Kevin. I use GIMP for more then 3 years. You taught me some new thing, thanks again. Greetings and love from The Netherlands. 💗💗
A VERY CLEAR tutorial, organized and logical. Lots of detail information that other tutorials miss.
Great work! Clear, concise, entertaining, timing is perfect.
Kevin you are amazing, thank you for this tutorial. Your pace of teaching is so good, showing everything with a close up. For me this was a wonderful start on this journey thanks a lot once again.
I've learned so much from this video. You're the best GIMP teacher I've ever seen. A million thanks, Kevin!
Wow!!! I couldn't wish a better Gimp introduction. Thanks a lot!!!
Wow! Just checking out Gimp at the request of a friend of mine who uses this software and I must say its promising for this beginner. Hats off and much thanks for this teacher. Your pace & detail of teaching has helped me tremendously.
Thank you so much Kevin. I have had Gimp for a long time, but it looked so hard to use. You have made it easier to do something with it now. This seems better than Photoshop.
That's definitely one of the most top videos from Kevin! I will start my learning on Gimp just by this one! Thanks, Kevin!
I just downloaded GIMP and finding out you had a tutorial set my mind at ease.😀
I'm new to your channel but I must say that I absolutely loved all of your video's.
Learned a lot of stuff.
Extremely useful and quality content.
Honestly, Can't wait for your next video.....
This is by far the best GIMP tutorial I have seen so far. Thank you for posting.
Another awesome tutorial. Having the downloadable images available so we could follow along was a great idea. Thanks!
what a peaceful and soothing voice and what calm he expresses when he speaks. I envy you!
thanks a lot for creating this tut for us, Kevin! 👍👍 I just started in digital arts and I guess learning how to use opensource digital arts program such as GIMP is a good start. You helped me a lot, thanks again! ❤❤
I think you skipped a step somewhere. When I tried to scale up the stack of cookies it gave me the message, "The selection does not interact with the layer". I had to go searching around on the Gimp website to find someone else who had the same problem. In case anyone else has the same problem, this was the right answer, "Looking at your screenshot, you have Kevin Cookie Company etc. selected, but the current layer is Stack of Cookies. These two do not intersect (overlap), so the message you see is exactly what is happening. If you have a selection, the scaling tries to only scale the selected part of the layer, but in this case the selection is outside the layer. If you just want to scale the layer, make sure you remove the selection: menu Select -> None, or Shift+Ctrl+A." So I tried that and it worked. The only problem being that because I'm completely new to this kind of software, a total beginner, I didn't understand the explanation. Not even a bit. But at least I got it going gain.
Select none worked for me as well
Thank you Hilary!
Thank you Kevin. As someone who isn't a tech wiz, your clear instructions made all of the difference. 👍🏼
I like your speaking style. It is calm and slow so it is nice to listen and I can easily - without thinking - understand it without being a fluent.
This tutorial is really good. You explain everything in a nice and easy way for anyone, especially beginners to understand. This video isn't like other tutorials where they just tell you "do this, do that" Instead you explain what everything does and how to use it :D
I thought you did a great job setting up this lesson. It covered a lot for the half-hour of video. I have learned about a bunch of tools and I finally understand how to use GIMP. I just found that you tend to rush through stuff at the end. As I followed along, I discovered that there were settings within the tools that made the tool work for you, but left me in a quandary. Additionally, as you flashed which tools you were using, and then quickly went back to the image caused me to rewind for nearly every action for the last 15 minutes or so. I hope you will revisit, and possibly republish this video. The premise and the lesson were perfect. You just need to slow down when demonstrating which tool you're using and what their setting are set to.
10/10 tutorial, would watch this again whenever I forgot how to use GIMP again. Thanks man!
1M subs!👏Thanks for the introduction to GIMP and the excellent walk-through demo. Well done, I can't wait to get started.
honestly, every time i search on youtube for a tutorial, i always see kevin's smiling face on the thumbnail. it's like he knows what i need! this man is amazing!
This was so awesome. I've had Gimp on my computer for years and all I use it for is to resize my book covers 😆. After watching this, I'm ready to explore gimp more thoroughly.
Thank you so much and I did subscribe.
CONGRATS ON 1 MILLION SUBS KEVIN
I WAS REALLY WAITING FOR THIS
LET'S GO
👍👍😊🙌🙌
Thank you for your valiant effort to create a long video while battling a cold.
Thank you for the well thought out tutorial and thanks for including the sample images to play along!
Wow! I'm an intermediate english speaker and I undertsand you so well. Your explanations are also realy clear and interesting! Thank you
Thanks a tonne Kevin for the incredibly concise yet comprehensive tutorial. Thoroughly loved it. Good luck to you.
This is really a great introduction into GIMP. One cannot underestimate how important it is to get over that first hurdle, or better said, huge mountain in the case of GIMP, but that is exactly what this tutorial does. Kevin, you do a great job to get people started! As always, I should say.
YEA WASTED TWO HOURS YESTERDAY TRYING TO CHANGE THE COLOR OF A LOGO. IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE. TOOK 3 MINUTES IN PHOTOSHOP.
Thank you so much for the tutorial Kevin. When I opened GIMP it looked so intimidating but after watching this tutorial it really helped.
At first I was really confused on how to use Gimp, but after your video its sooo much easier, thanks a lot!
Few people that remember Photodraw 2000 can believe I am still using it. I have yaught myself everything there is to know about it and computers in general. My new computer has no disc drive to download photodraw but i'm sure there is a way but I always wanted to upgrade. I'll never know why the new editors don't follow photodraws lead when it comes to user friendly. It was mostly straight forward. You just try and try. You read what something is and try it out and before you know it your doing impressive stuff. These new ones are beyond complicated. I almost uninstalled it cuz there is no way I'm going to re-learn everything I learned. I mean keep the new stuff coming but damn, I think sometimes they made it so hard on purpose. It's insane. Your video has proven to me I can hanle it. I actually learned some things. Thanx
This is a very comprehensive and easy-to-follow tutorial for Gimp. Might start using more of Gimp in the future. Thanks a lot for the tutorial!
After much searching & I came across you & watched this video for just a minute or so, I subscribed because I really DID appreciate your manner of teaching, step by step explanation and illustration. It really DOES help us beginners out. Now the intimidation I was having around GIMP and where to begin has gone, as I am now familiar with it, and learning more and more after watching this video alone. I am really hopeful now and I look forward to learning more from you. Youre a star with a great persona. Thank you so much!! And greetings from the UK.
thank you so much i found this quite scary not being very computer literate but the basic roadmap you have provided has helped so much your tutorials for beginners are very good
I will definitely not be the first to congratulate you for a million but I will definitely congratulate you!
I was awake all night, slept early morning unfortunately he hit a million this morning at IST. Although I have my dedication towards the channel so much!
This was extremely easy to understand, Kevin. Great job! Awesome show.
Brand new to GIMP. I used Microsoft Picture it and was sooooo simple, did all the layering and stuff for me. So I have to learn all this by scratch, and I actually understand you!! Thank you.
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH! i have learned a great deal from this video. i went step by step. my son is a graphic artist. he pointed out i had too much white line around the cookie, but that was my fault. but now i know better. on to your next teaching video. thank you again
Thank you so much for making this tutorial! I'm a new artist and find using gimp a little daunting, now I see it's not bad as i thought.
I've been using GIMP for close to 20 years and learned so many things I didn't know from this video. Thank you!
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You may have the speaking cadence of an AI answering machine, but you make a damn good tutorial! I haven't used GIMP or Photoshop since early high school, and they've changed so much it was really discouraging trying to get back into it. After watching this one video, I feel much more comfortable using it. Thank you!
Thank you!! Amazingly clear information and really comprehensive for false beginners 🙏
Thank you so much for making this video Kevin!! I learned so much and Im so excited to be able to create now :)
I have used Gimp for making book jackets, but the course I took and paid for didn't give me the information that you have in this video! I knew GIMP could do a lot so this video is fantastic!! Tanks so much!!
Congratulations Kevin!!! You finally reached 1Million subscribers!!! I checked many times at night and it finally changed! It has been a long journey of you making stunning content that makes our day and educates us. I feel so happy for you, Kevin! I appreciate all the hardwork you put in to make these videos which solve our problems. The hardwork paid off!! But from seeing all your videos I have understood that you don't reach for the sky, you reach for the moon!! 10 Million is on its way Kevin!! This is the start of a big revolution!!!
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Dear Kevin, thanks a lot to share your knowledge! It is so helpful, I have started learning GIMP from scratch and your way of teaching is very perfect. Thank you once again and I will keep digging in to graphic designing with GIMP.
Thanks! Making the transition to Gimp from Photoshop has been frustrating till now! Hoping for more Gimp tips.
Thanks Kevin for the quick intro to GIMP. It's definitely a hi-tech tool.
I know it takes an incredible time investment to making videos like this one, but please do more! You can clearly see how many people benefit from your effort 😉
Kevin, thank you for creating this super fantastic GIMP tutorial.
I have watched many learning videos about Gimp and can not but admit that you are second to none. Go ahead👍.
This helped me so much! I had an issue with flipping the cookie image but after a quick google search found that I needed to press control H and that fixed my problem!
Kevin, thanks again for the video. I had not messed with GIMP in a long time and needed a refresher. Low and behold, you made a beginner's tutorial. Im trying to be a content provider for a game I play. I wanted to make thumbnails for CZcams. This is how I started this journey haha.
Imagine my delight when I found this video. I've been watching your tutorials on DaVinci Resolve for a while. Who knew you have Gimp ones as well. Thanks Kevin.
You're right, it absolutely looks intimidating, I've had this program for years but it was to overwhelming for me. So I thought I should just find a tutorial, so here I am. Thank you very much for your work and helpful tutorial.
Another wonderful Kevin Stratvert youtube tutorial. Good work. Thank you Kevin.
I love the flow at with you speak. Clear and easy to understand....
I gotta give u props bro, your very good at conveying what is necessary and not, so many people just talk , you have slowed your tempo a lil bit too much but, thats my personal preference , none the less still live the vids
Havent used GIMP in years always went to use Paint but this video made me thankful that i decided to try it again
This has REALLY helped me get into my craft. It's 💯! I've been waiting for someone to make it so simple! Thank you!
Thank you for teaching this program. Because your approach is well thought out in sharing, the steps used are easy to follow. You are definitely my "go to" guy when it comes to learning any of the programs on You Tube. Also, very friendly voice. Thanks again.
Thanks alot Kevin...I have always longed to perfect my graphics skills and thanks to your tutorial, I've learnt more.... infact you have convinced me to put more interest on using Gimp rather than Photoshop
Thanks for creating this tutorial, it was a great way to get a good overview of GIMP and many features. It will save me a lot of time now using GIMP.
just the best watched several videos trying to learn this thank you so much for the clear instructions and pictures so i can see what it is you are doing keep up the great work
Thank you for this! Just started learning GIMP (no longer have Photoshop) and this was incredibly helpful to find the tools and different hotkeys.
One note: While cropping, I first did not realize that you can select "current layer only" and I accidently cropped everything BUT the cookies layer, lol. Got it figured out though.
Thanks again!
Two lessons at one time: how to use GIMP and creating an ad. Kevin's ad is better than many created by an ad agency.
Even though I got confused many times, this is still a very good tutorial. thank you so much for taking the time to do this tutorial :)
I just discovered your channel. Well done. Obviously, there is a reason why you have 1.7 M subscribers. You are a great teacher and instructor for this stuff. Thanks for your work.
Congrats on 1 million Kevin!!!! MUCH LOVE
Many thanks to you Kevin, it was a great tutorial I learned much 🙏
Thanks for this tutorial. I have 0 design experience and needed some help figuring out how to use Gimp. this was super helpful.
I don't use GIMP at all. However, I only stayed to watch because your explanations are incredible!!! You have a special gift for teaching!!
I just downloaded GIMP and this was a very informative video. Now I can begin experimenting with GIMP. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Many thx! I was so frustrated with gimp in the beginning, but now it starts becoming fun! Subscribed!
Wow after watching multiple tutorials on gimp i really liked your way of teaching. I wish you could upload few more videos on gimp.
This was really helpful, thank you!! It was one of my first GIMP tutorials and I picked up a lot of helpful tips!
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