Hello from Michigan!!

michigangal · **Joined:** May 10, 2013 **Posts:** 3

I'm a newbie to Gimp and have no clue what I'm doing yet. I love photography and have used a few programs such as Lightroom but I want to do more and PS is just way to pricey for someone on a limited budget like me.

Any help with navigating and learning Gimp :gimp

will be greatly appreciated!

It looks like a AWESOME program to be creative and the fact its FREE :bigthup

is GREAT!!! Thank you Gimp creators! I hope to learn this quickly and push out some super edits in my photography

Oregonian · **Posted:** Fri May 10, 2013 11:29 am **(#2)**

to Gimp Chat, michigangal. You will find a lot of helpful answers to your questions about Gimp and have a lot of fun in Gimp Chat. We all work and play together.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16213

From one Michigander to another, welcome to Gimp Chat michigangal.

Odinbc · **Posted:** Fri May 10, 2013 11:35 am **(#4)**

michigangal · **Joined:** May 10, 2013 **Posts:** 3

Thank you for the warm welcome

I feel overwhelmed at this point trying to work the program but I know I will get there... hoping you can help this ol' dog learn new tricks LOL!

Whats the speed of dark?? If I could see where I'm going I could answer that but at this point I THINK I'm still in the center of the room... someone turn on the lights please

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16213

michigangal wrote:

Thank you for the warm welcome

I feel overwhelmed at this point trying to work the program but I know I will get there... hoping you can help this ol' dog learn new tricks LOL!

Whats the speed of dark?? If I could see where I'm going I could answer that but at this point I THINK I'm still in the center of the room... someone turn on the lights please

We have bunches, and bunches of tutorials on beginning Gimp and just starting out.
You can find those at this link - Essential Gimp Tutorials

michigangal · **Joined:** May 10, 2013 **Posts:** 3

Thank you so much Rod

Cant wait to dig in~

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16213

michigangal wrote:

Thank you so much Rod

Cant wait to dig in~

You are very welcome.Be sure and share with us what you create. :bigthup

merrak · **Posted:** Fri May 10, 2013 12:46 pm **(#9)**

michigangal wrote:

I'm a newbie to Gimp and have no clue what I'm doing yet. I love photography and have used a few programs such as Lightroom but I want to do more and PS is just way to pricey for someone on a limited budget like me.

Any help with navigating and learning Gimp :gimp

will be greatly appreciated!

It looks like a AWESOME program to be creative and the fact its FREE :bigthup

is GREAT!!! Thank you Gimp creators! I hope to learn this quickly and push out some super edits in my photography

Welcome

Mokonafan · **Posted:** Fri May 10, 2013 5:49 pm **(#10)**

Welcome here! I grew up in MI so I'm from there too!

GIMP has a lot of stuff in it but once you get the hang of it it's easier than pie.

2-ton · **Posted:** Fri May 10, 2013 8:54 pm **(#11)**

Welcome neighbor (living in Ohio, just a couple miles from the Michigan border).

Erisian · **Posted:** Sat May 11, 2013 6:07 am **(#12)**

Welcome to GC michigangal.

AnMal · **Posted:** Sat May 11, 2013 6:26 am **(#13)**

michigangal: hello and welcome to gimp chat! we have our share of photographers here, proffessional and amateur, so if you have questions there'll probably be someone around ready to help

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Nidhogg · **Posted:** Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:28 am **(#14)**

Welcome.
What I suggest doing first is getting familiar with the base installation.
Navigate the menus, learn the basics and how to do same things You have been doing with other software. Set preferences and keyboard shortcuts. Go through some basic tutorials.

Gimp, as awesome it is, does have it quirks.
Especially when You start wowing to some of the awesome scripts and plugins. They go where the creator have scripted em to go. It could mean new menu entry, or it might be hidden somewhere where in your humble opinion it does not belong.

Michigan...I´d love to live that South right now. Just for a moment, for once.
Have not slept in week because Sun is not setting down.
Midsummer, nightless night. This day is actually bigger than Christmas Yule.

Odinbc · **Posted:** Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:37 am **(#15)**

Nidhogg wrote:

Welcome.
...Michigan...I´d love to live that South right now. Just for a moment, for once.
Have not slept in week because Sun is not setting down.
Midsummer, nightless night. This day is actually bigger than Christmas Yule.

What's your latitude, Nidhogg?

Nidhogg · **Posted:** Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:59 am **(#16)**

Odinbc wrote:

Nidhogg wrote:

Welcome.
...Michigan...I´d love to live that South right now. Just for a moment, for once.
Have not slept in week because Sun is not setting down.
Midsummer, nightless night. This day is actually bigger than Christmas Yule.

What's your latitude, Nidhogg?

About 65°, but I´m currently in Helsinki.

sallyanne · **Posted:** Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 am **(#17)**

to GC michigangal. You will make some great friends here as well as learn some good stuff too.

molly · **Joined:** Apr 07, 2010 **Posts:** 14182

Welcome aboard michigangal.