
Explore GIMP layer attributes to organize and control edits: lock layers, link and group layers, create new layers with attributes, and manage visibility, merging, and the layer boundary.
Discover how to edit raw files with Darktable, a free Lightroom‑like editor that organizes images with labels, stars, and keywords, and edits non-destructively in the darkroom.
Import your photos in the light table module using add to library, copy and import, or tethered shooting. Manage folders, thumbnails, selective import, and naming rules during import.
Edit a photo in dark table using the histogram and exposure to brighten, fix clipping, then adjust white balance, contrast, noise, and color with graduated density for sky and water.
Export images from Darktable by selecting formats and JPEG quality, setting dimensions and dpi for online or print, applying color profiles and metadata, and saving export presets.
Replace skies non-destructively in GIMP by duplicating the layer, selecting the sky with fuzzy select and quick mask, then match light direction, color, and atmospheric conditions.
Learn to create a classic matte effect in GIMP by adjusting the black point and contrast with levels or curves, targeting blacks and shadows for a muted, retro finish.
Master cutting out hair in GIMP by using a solid color layer, duplicating the image, and applying levels and a layer mask to isolate the subject and remove the background.
Learn to whiten teeth in GIMP by duplicating the layer, selecting the teeth with a selection tool, applying a layer mask, and boosting hue/saturation to desaturate for a natural-looking result.
Create and customize vignettes in GIMP, including heart-shaped and circular shapes, with adjustable feathering, brightness, saturation, and tone-curve adjustments for controlled highlights and shadows.
Learn to create a majestic animal composite in GIMP by integrating a giraffe with clouds and mountains, using selections, masks, reflections, drop shadows, and color grading for depth and harmony.
Explore the fundamentals of color in photography, including how light, cameras, and monitors perceive color, color spaces, monitor calibration, and practical tips for accurate color correction in editing and printing.
Do you want a professional application to edit & retouch your photos? And do you want it for free?
GIMP is the perfect solution for you. GIMP is a free application for Windows, Mac or Linux users with most of the capabilities you would find in Adobe Photoshop, Affinity Photo and other expensive photo editing applications.
This course will help any photographer become confident using GIMP to edit their photos.
Start editing your photos professionally, completely free with GIMP.
What will you learn in this GIMP course?
Make your photos look amazing
Learn all the essential photo editing tools in GIMP
Retouch portraits in GIMP
Crop, rotate and resize photos in GIMP
Learn the difference between layers in GIMP vs Photoshop
Edit RAW photos with GIMP using the free Darktable app
Make selections, and edit just parts of your photos
Adjust the color & tone of your photos in GIMP
Fix the exposure in your photos
Export your photos for online sharing, print, or any other purpose
How to create out-of-this-world photo composites (photo manipulation)
You'll learn the complete image editing process in GIMP. This really is the best GIMP course for photographers wanting to learn how to edit their photos in GIMP.
Get instant access to:
5+ hours of easy-to-watch tutorials
Downloadable practice files
Assignments & activities to help you learn
Premium instructor support if you ever get stuck
Lifetime access to course updates
Learn professional tools just like in Photoshop:
Levels Tool
Curves Tool
Dodge & Burn Tool
Foreground Select Tool
Layer Masks
Sharpening
This course is project-based, using real-world & practical examples.
We've included downloadable practice photos for you to follow along with. And we've added 13 real-world editing projects showing you how to do everything from replacing skies to changing the color of clothing.
Who teaches this course?
This course is a partnership between Video School, one of the most popular and top-rated photography course creators on Udemy, and Chris Parker, a professional photographer and photo editor.
Watch a free preview of the course to get a sense of our teaching style and make sure this is the right course for you.
Start editing your photos like a pro today with this GIMP course!
Now is the time to learn GIMP, a free photo editing app that will help you become a better editor. Whether you're a professional photographer or just editing photos for fun, this is a great skill to have.
Enroll now and we'll see you inside!