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Just saying hi - saltyboy - 09-21-2019
Hello folks
thought i would take the time to come and say hi and introduce myself
My names Neil and from the UK and have previously used photshop but couldn't afford it no more so decided to give gimp a try.
I used to make sigs and cool things with ps so am hoping to learn all new things with gimp
is there anything i need like plugins etc that will help in future and wheres best place to look to learn things
thanks in advance
neil x
RE: Just saying hi - rich2005 - 09-21-2019
(09-21-2019, 04:21 PM)saltyboy Wrote: is there anything i need like plugins etc that will help in future and wheres best place to look to learn things
For plugins it all depends on what is your main editing objectives (obviously) Editing photographs will be a different approach to say creating pixel-graphics.
A good starting place is the gmic_gimp plugin from http://www.gmic.eu Install and update and there are 500+ filters of all sorts. Even if you only use one or two of the filters still worth while.
Otherwise, get to know the basic capabilities of Gimp before anything else. There is plenty to learn.
Best place to look to learn things? One problem is plenty of old tutorials around that do not quite fit with Gimp 2.10. Can be used if you 'read-between-the lines'. Some YT videos are over-long advertising ridden and not too good.
When you have a specific question, ask and someone will give advice.
RE: Just saying hi - saltyboy - 09-21-2019
cheers for advice much appreciated