Need a Tutor for gimp

[Paul King]

> I need a tutor to teach me in depth about creating and manipulating 
> images with gimp.  I'd take a course locally but they are all on 
> Photoshop.   I've got a free pdf book on the gimp for an old version but 
> I am too lazy to read it.

Photoshop and the Gimp, for their main features, work the same. While their 
interfaces are different, all the stuff regarding font effects and photo 
retouching in photoshop work the same for GIMP. Gimp has some nice effects that 
are more accessible. For example, I like to use the seamless tile feature, 
which is something that takes much more work in Photoshop.

So, I wouldn't have a problem taking a Photoshop course. Most of the "hard" 
stuff you need to learn is conceptual, anyway (using and creating channels, 
working with layers, working with vector graphics and bitmapped graphics, 
graphics formats in general, and so on). Once you have the basic concepts, 
which can apply to any package, you can apply them to the GIMP. 

> 
> I need a person who could write their own book on gimp for version 2.2.x 
> to tutor me.  

If I could write my own book, you couldn't afford me. :-)
Personally, I don't have the time. However, don't let the Photoshop course 
offerings limit you, if you cite that as a problem. I would take them if it 
would at least get you off the ground in understanding graphics and how they 
are generally created.

> I have a laptop with a flavour of Linux on it so I am 
> mobile.  Please contact me if you want to take this on and we will take 
> if from there.  gimp 2.4.x just came out so if in your expert opinion it 
> really is that much better we can use it instead.
> 
> I am happy to say I pay in Canadian Dollars.
>
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