Stacked 6 x 9 book mockup with back cover covervault. Transform tools how to make a watermark in gimp beginner tutorial how to get higher quality image prints with resolution gimp 2. How to make a pdf cover for your createspace book lit world. However, not all documentations are covered in the book due to physical book size restrictions. The smudge soft preset provides the best option for smoothing a painting without making it look dirty 4. Welcome to the wikibook about gimp, g nu i mage m anipulation p rogram for editing raster images. Open layer window and make new layer from pasting photo look p. How to create an ebook cover with inkscape this is a companion piece to how to create an ebook cover with gimp. Then i deleted the template layer so that i just had the cover. Covers are one of the more expensive aspects of production. Youll work through clearly written tutorials using over 30 high quality practice images to learn everything from drawing simple shapes, to using advanced tools like layers, and layer masks. Aug 10, 2017 how to make a book cover spine with gimp createspace posted on august 10, 2017 august 10, 2017 by dale in my video createspace cover template.
This is a diy graphic design book to help you learn gimp fast. Book cover templates for several different genres of literature such as novels, historical, scifi, medical, sports, marketing, economics, science, culinary arts, tourism, and everything else in between. When i first tried creating my own ebook covers, i could find plenty of tutorials for free using photoshop, which i couldnt afford. A slider to change the transparency of a selected layer, 0 totally transparent 100 no transparency. Learn how to gimp which stand for gnu image manipulation program this is a opensourced graphic design software. He feels krista is make great strides in the open source imaging sector. Creating a diy book cover with gimp doing your own artwork although i signed with a great publisher for my e book, i opted out of print, deciding to selfpublish a paperback edition of my novel. Layer masks an introduction to using layer masks to modify the opacity of a layer. The gnu image manipulation program pdf introduction to gimp pdf another introduction to gimp. Gimp is a powerful and free image editor perfect for daz studio artists. Your gimp profile and you what the gimp profile is and how to use it. I include how to add photos, text, and eyecatching gradient backgrounds. Net lots of times before so i wont go into the whole thing again just the steps youll need to take for this.
We look at how masking works and using multiple layers to edit details in specific areas of photographs in. This brings up a dialog that allows you to set the basic properties of the new layer. Make a book cover spine with gimp selfpublishing with dale. Aug 31, 2015 layers are used in advanced image editing software like gimp and photoshop for making composite images from several elements, and to separate those elements so that they remain editable. One of the benefits behind, say, the gimp or photoshop is the ability to work in layers. I have one layer for the image for the front cover, another for the back cover. This simply compresses all of the different layers that have been used text, vine. Use to click and drag the layers dialog around the work area interface. I used that method on my last one, but it left a transparency that createspace removed.
Youll need to move them around until they fit together right to do this you can set the transparency of the top one to %50, then use edit. Here you see the 3d book cover on the right which uses our simple 2d book cover as its base. Stepbystep tutorial on how to create an ebook cover using gimp free open. On the main gimp window, you should have a list of the layers so far.
A first look at the curves tool and adjusting color tones in. It provides a real alternative to photoshop such as adjusting light or color, fixing poke throughs, noise reduction for iray renders, sharpening an image, transformations, lighting effects, special effects, stylizing art, using mixed media, working with layers and creatingchanging maps. Spine looking for more mockups and different sizes. Deciding where to spend our money and where to tighten the belt isnt easy. I asked if he still used gimp and what his thoughts were on the state of gimp. This writeup explains the steps to be followed to create covers for your e books.
And anyway, this book explains how to do a full range of cuttingedge image creation in gimp. Web developers can now be a technical expertise with our most popular web programming language tutorials. It is the same as resizing an image but will only be applied to the selected layer. Create a stylish book cover by customizing a professionallydesigned template from adobe stock. Gimp uses the layer mode to determine how to combine each pixel in the top layer with the pixel in the same location in the layer below it. The first part of this book focuses on mastering core tools. Be sure the statue layer is active, then import an image. Every book cover template features organized layers, dimensions 1800x2700px for digital files, as well as print ready 6. How to make your own book cover in adobe photoshop. In the layers panel on the right you can see all of the text elements that are on. Use gimp for simple graphics needs without having to learn advanced image manipulation methods. These steps are easy to follow, and if you plan on creating your own ebook, then a nice cover design can definitely help you sell it. Gimp is an acronym for gnu image manipulation program. How to make a book cover with gimp, i rushed through the process skipping over two very important steps in creating a good paperback book cover.
A quickanddirty intro to gimp that you can finish fairly quickly and easily, and be able to produce a professionallooking if not particularly unique book cover. A list of the authors 5 favorite gimp tool presets. I will define layers, highlight features found in the layers panel, and show you how to use layers properly in your compositions. These are the instructions for creating your book cover design in photoshop. Stepbystep tutorial on how to create an ebook cover using gimp free open source software. How to add color with fill layers adobe photoshop tutorials. Actually, i made the cover as a layer on top of the template. While that is stupendous, using gimp may seem a bit challenging.
A beginners tutorial on creating layers in gimp the open source software. Making an ebook box set cover in gimp i know its been a while since i promised to show yall how to use gimp to make a cover for a box set, but i have an excuse. Set up and design book covers in gimp using layer masks and blend modes to create interesting effects. The original tutorial this was adapted from may be found here possibly with updated information. Layer duplicate layer, color auto color enhance, set the layer opacity alpha in the layers, channels, paths window until the colors are. Oct 11, 2018 tutorial book cover mockup in gimp by irfan prastiyanto oct 11, 2018 adobe photoshop software, book cover, free, gimp software, mockup, photoshop, psd, tutorial media genre, xcf. The first and so far, only two book covers i designed were done with gimp. At any point in this process you can toggle between layers, but i purposely made this cover without doing so for anyone who finds the thought of fiddling with layers too much for now. When i export to pdf then open the pdf, there is a thick white stripe across the image. Note there is a dropdown list in the toolbox options box which contains modes that affect the painting tools in a similar way to the layer modes. We are going to be using these foreground windows quite a bit.
If you need to design a 3d ebook image cover for your self published work, then this articlel can help. Gimp det matematisknaturvitenskapelige fakultet, uio. A beginners guide to using gimp for photo editing, and basic graphics like using text on images. Gimp is the open source program from sourceforge team that can be used to create stunning e book covers. Gimp tutorial on how to create ebook image boxshot. Ill stick with my favourite for this sort of thing, my good old workhorse, the free paint.
It is a great way to approach gimp and come out on the other side feeling positive and. This tutorial walks through some basic image and layer manipulation techniques. In this tutorial we walk you through how to design a book cover in gimp, using. See, as soon as bob hammond heard about it, he immediately demanded that i make him one. For this example i will use a simple image with only two layers, as shown above. To design a physical book cover with gimp youll need 3 things. An introduction to using layer masks to modify the opacity of a layer. Licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 3. The eraser soft preset simulates working with a highquality. How to create your cover design in adobe photoshop version. The course uses the creation of book covers for selfpublishing as the basis for demonstrating the use of the program. Explanation this page explains you how to copy and paste an image or pictures into multiple layers in gimp.
Gimp is one of the free and advanced photo manipulation tools thatll let you play with layers. Whether youre struggling to get started or trying to master some of gimp s more complex features, youll find the answers youre looking for in the book of gimp. Our free pdf tutorials is proficiently written with the simple and clear examples to provide proper guidelines for. Since i used layers in the gimp tutorial, i will also use layers here as well. Your cover is arguably one of the most important selling points of your book. I got great help from joleene naylor on the first cover, and managed to flounder my way to solo completion with the second, but along the way i noticed some recurrent problems, particularly with regard to text, curves and antialiasing what i have learned over the past year or so is that all graphics software breaks. Basic color curves a first look at the curves tool and adjusting color tones in an image. Dec 10, 2015 you could use whatever you have such as photoshop or gimp anything with layers. When you follow the link, you can see gimp s pretty popular on cnet. The gimp is suitable for a variety of image manipulation tasks, including photo retouching, image composition, and image construction. For example, youve got this layer of the cd is on top of the layer of this box, the software box. The book is perhaps not for the beginner, but ive found it invaluable, and now use gimp almost daily. In photoshop, choose fileopen then navigate to the pdf you downloaded. And so you just dont get with any other type of image manipulation software.
The teal layer is the active layer look for the white border, and the one which we will add a layer mask to. Drag the vertical slider on the rainbowcolored bar to view a different color range. Select file import image, then select the image you want to import. Free ebook covers how to create yours for free with gimp. Image formats overview selecting the best image format for your purposes. Give your new layer a name eg front cover and click ok. Good value for the money because it gets you up and running quickly.
The statue is going to make up the center of the book cover. This writeup explains the steps to be followed to create covers for your ebooks. The pencil soft preset an extremely realistic simulation of drawing with a charcoal pencil 2. Written by michael davies, an 8 year gimp expert, bestselling online educator, and founder of the popular gimp youtube channel davies media design, the gimp book of layers is a compilation of 7 gimp help articles and tutorials covering everything you need to know about important layer concepts and features. The nicest and easiest trick to use is to change the opacity so that you can still see your cover, but you can also see through it to the template below. Jul 31, 20 gimp is the open source program from sourceforge team that can be used to create stunning e book covers. Well minimize the back cover here in gimp, and select the front cover design. Gimp tutorial on how to create ebook image this is a tutorial on how to create an ebook cover graphic boxshot using gimp software.
Each illustration has the part you need to click on highlighted, so you know exactly where to find the elements you need. It is a great way to approach gimp and come out on the other side feeling positive and excited about this amazing open source software. The blue pen preset an allpurpose way to annotate any picture 3. You can move the round selector to adjust the color, and then click ok. Make it your own by changing the typography, artwork, and colors. Open layer window and make a new layer from pasting photo look p. How to copy and paste pictures images into layers in gimp. The tutorials in the first half of the book walk you through essential gimp skills, like resizing and cropping images, touching up spots and scratches, and customizing your work area. The book covers basic tools, filters, scripts and many basic or more advanced topics.
So, heres how to make a book cover spine with gimp. That lets me know that this copy has everything for a full book cover design. Highlight the text then change the font and size in the small bar above your text box. May 18, 2017 heres a promo mockup for your next release. I will define layers, highlight features found in the layers panel, and show you how to use layers.
In this course, ill show you how to use the gnu image manipulation program gimp, a free photoshoplike program, to produce professional looking, highquality graphics on a budget. Top 5 free book cover makersdont break the bank, create. Although this course was designed for busy entrepreneurs, you dont have to be one to benefit from this course. The gimp book of layers is an ebook covering everything you need to know about important layer concepts and layer features to take you from a beginner to a pro. A menu of options to change the appearance of a selected layer. In this course ill show you how to use the gnu image manipulation program gimp, a free photoshop like program, to produce professional looking, high quality graphics on a budget. This page describes how to create the cover for a book you will distribute through createspace, using the image. Apr 26, 2015 make sure you guys check out my wattpad book outcross by the way i use gimp 2. How to make a pdf cover for your createspace book lit. I included two book cover sections where we created a simple book cover, and a 3d book cover. Mar 06, 2014 this tutorial is an oldie, but gimp functionality hasnt changed in this area. This course walks through the tools and applications in a clear and easytofollow manner and then applies these skills to create 2 book covers using layers and filters etc. Very clear step by step instructions supported by illustrations at each step.
The only reason i can think why anyone other than a professional designer would pay for photoshop is that they dont know about gimp. There is nothing like that in the original xcf file. Gimp tutorials gimp tutorial, gimp photo editing, gimp. Now, lets get to how to make a back book cover with gimp. It can be used as a simple paint program, an expert quality. Creating your createspace paperback cover using gimp blue. Gimp for daz studio artists 3d models and 3d software by. The book was written by the gimp documentation team. Add third layer and choose white radio button then click ok. Click the filladjustment layer icon at the bottom of the layers panel and select solid color. Image formats overview selecting the best image format for. By understanding layers, youll be able to create more complex graphic design and photo editingmanipulation projects in gimp. This book includes easy video and written tutorials to help you create web banners, info art, ebook covers, text effects and more.
This option lets you choose the type of mask you want to apply on the particular layer. File info photoshop psd file not compatible with photoshop elements. Work out the specifications for a paperback book cover or generate one in createspace, and then design your cover in canva with a little image manipulating in gimp. The book covers only chapter 1 to 15 withe the rest chapters chapter 1618 are covered in the second volume. The second part builds on the first by presenting an indepth treatment of touchup, enhancement, compositing, rendering, and image creation for the web. Anyway the video is straight forward and easy to follow. Background 736 what you need 736 the gimp module 736. Introduction 658 using the pen as a mouse replacement 659. I can easily adjust the brightnesscontrast of the front cover image, but i cannot for the back cover image. Web banners, e book covers, info art, image manipulation, text effects, layers at. There is a base image at the bottom of the stack, and a single layer of teal over it.
Learn how to edit a professionallydesigned book cover template from adobe stock using adobe indesign. All this tool does is resize the layer boundary to the image size. Make a back book cover for createspace selfpublishing. Make sure that when this window pops up, you have the following options selected properly. To help with good formatting, i search for a top selling paperback on amazon click on the see all images hyperlink below the book cover select the back cover then right click on the image. The techniques demonstrated can be used to create stunning graphics for any purpose including.
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