Part I: Meet GIMP.

Chapter 1: What Is GIMP?

Chapter 2: Thinking Digitally.

Part II: Getting Started.

Chapter 3: Working with Files.

Chapter 4: A Brief Overview of GIMP's Tools.

Chapter 5: Taking Advantage of Paths.

Chapter 6: Working with Layers and Masks.

Chapter 7: Using Channels.

Part III: Manipulating Images.

Chapter 8: Transforming Images.

Chapter 9: Adjusting Colors.

Chapter 10: Working with Text.

Chapter 11: Painting in GIMP.

Chapter 12: Enhancing Photos.

Part IV: Exploring Filters and Effects.

Chapter 13: Implementing Blur, Enhancement, and Distortion Filters.

Chapter 14: Using Image Creation Filters.

Chapter 15: Using Compositing Filters.

Chapter 16: Enhancing Images with Artistic Filters.

Chapter 17: Working with Specialized Filters.

Chapter 18: Batch Processing with Automating Filters.

Chapter 19: Using GIMP Animation Package.

Chapter 20: Working with Video-Specific Functions in GIMP.

Part V: Advanced Topics.

Chapter 21: Finding and Installing Plug-ins.

Chapter 22: Creating Custom Effects with Scripting.

Part VI: Appendices.

Appendix A: Downloading and Installing GIMP.

Appendix B: Setting Up External Input Devices.

Appendix C: Customizing GIMP.

Appendix D: Additional Resources.

Appendix E: What's on the Web Site.

Index.