Beginning Photo Retouching and Restoration Using GIMP: Learn to Retouch and Restore Your Photos like a Pro

Table of Contents
About the Author
About the Technical Reviewer
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: An Overview of GIMP 2.10
	In This Chapter
	Downloading and Installing GIMP 2.10
	GIMP for Windows
	GIMP for Linux and Unix-Like Systems
	GIMP for Mac OS X
	The GIMP Interface
	The Image Menu
	The Image Navigation Bar
	The Toolbox and Important Tool Functions
	The Selection Tools
	The Brush Tools
	The Transform Tools
	Other Tools
	Working with Layers
		Layer Groups
		Layer Blending Modes
	Plug-ins to Enhance GIMP
	Summary
Chapter 2: Digitizing Your Photos, Slides, and Negatives
	In This Chapter
	Acquiring Your Digital Images
	Starting with a Clean Scan
	Scanning Photographs
	Digitizing Large Images
	Find a Service Provider
	Use Your Camera and Tripod
	Scanning Photos in Sections
	Scanning Slides and Negatives
	Before You Start
	Using the Auto-Settings
	Scanning Resolution for Transparencies
	Straightening and Cropping Your Images
	Summary
Chapter 3: Correcting Tone and Exposure
	In This Chapter
	Common Tonal Problems
	Using the Histogram to Assess Tonality
	Using the Color Picker Tool to Track Tonality
	Using Sample Points
	The Exposure Dialog
	Tutorial 1: Using the Exposure Dialog
	The Shadows-Highlights Dialog
	Tutorial 2: Using the Exposure Dialog
	The Brightness-Contrast Dialog
	Tutorial 3: Brightness-Contrast Adjustment
	Tonal Corrections Using Levels
	Tutorial 4: Correcting Contrast with Levels
	Tonal Corrections Using Curves
	Tutorial 5: Correcting Contrast Using Curves
	Tonal Corrections Using Layer Modes
	Tutorial 6: Correcting Contrast in an  Old Image
	Tutorial 7: Correcting a Dark Image
	Tutorial 8: Correcting a Light, Faded Image
	Summary
Chapter 4: Color Correction and Restoration
	In This Chapter
	Common Color Problems
	Color Essentials
	Additive Color
	Subtractive Color
	The Color Picker Tool
	Color Channels
	Correcting Color Casts
	Tutorial 9: Color Correction Using Auto Input Levels
	Tutorial 10: Correcting a Severe Color Shift
	Tutorial 11: Color Correction Using Levels (No. 1)
	Tutorial 12: Color Correction Using Levels (No. 2)
	Tutorial 13: Restoring Severe Color Loss Using the Curves and Hue-Saturation Dialogs
	Tutorial 14: Correcting Color Temperature
	Summary
Chapter 5: Creative Use of Color
	In This Chapter
	Reimagine Your Pictures
	Converting Color into Black and White
	Tutorial 15: Converting Color to Black and White (No. 1)
	Tutorial 16: Converting Color to Black and White (No. 2)
	Tutorial 17: Converting Color to Black and White (No. 3)
	Digital Sepia Toning
	Tutorial 18: Converting Color to Sepia (No. 1)
	Tutorial 19: Converting Color to Sepia (No. 2)
	Selective Colorizing
	Tutorial 20: Mixing Color with Black and White
	Tutorial 21: Mixing Color with Sepia
	Colorizing Black-and-White Images
	Tutorial 22: Colorizing Black-and-White Images
	Summary
Chapter 6: Dust, Light Scratch, and Stain Removal
	In This Chapter
	Digital Cleanup with GIMP
	Removing Dust and Crud from Images
	Tutorial 23: Removing Dust from a Slide
	Tutorial 24: Removing Dust and Light Scratches
	Tutorial 25: Removing Stains
	Summary
Chapter 7: Repairing Moderate and Heavy Damage
	In This Chapter
	Repairing Moderate Damage
	Covering Up the Damage
	Tutorial 26: Patching Damaged Areas
	Tutorial 27: Repairing Moderate Damage
	Repairing Heavy Damage
	Tutorial 28: Repairing Heavy Damage
	Summary
Chapter 8: Editing Portraits and Recomposing Images
	In This Chapter
	Retouching Portraits
	Diminishing Imperfections and Removing Distractions
	Tutorial 29: Portrait Retouch
	Tutorial 30: Brightening Teeth
	Recomposing Images
	Replacing Backgrounds
	Tutorial 31: Replacing a Background (No. 1)
	Tutorial 32: Replacing a Background (No. 2)
	Removing People
	Tutorial 33: Removing a Person
	Summary
Chapter 9: Sharpening Images
	In This Chapter
	Sharpening—The Final Step
	The Unsharp Mask Filter
	Tutorial 34: Sharpening Using the Unsharp Mask Filter
	High Pass Sharpening
	Tutorial 35: Sharpening Using the High Pass Filter
	Summary
Chapter 10: Fun and Artistic Projects with Your Photos
	In This Chapter
	Turn Photos into Digital Works of Art
	Add Artistic Functionality with G’MIC
	Art Project No. 1: Salvaging “Unfixable” Photos
	Creating Collages
	Art Project No. 2: Assembling a Collage
	Summary
Chapter 11: Printing and Preserving Your Images
	In This Chapter
	Photo-Quality Printers
	Ink-Jet Printers
	Dye-Sublimation Printers
	Protecting and Preserving Your Prints
	Archiving Your Prints
	Displaying Your Prints
	Storing Images Digitally
	How Long Will Digital Images Last?
	Video Montages
	Summary
	Closing Thoughts
Index