CSC151.01 2006S, Class 30: GIMP Basics

Admin:
* Welcome back!  I hope you had a great break.
  * Sam went to "Nickleodeon Family Suites" with the family
* Assigned: Homework 10: Survey. (Due Tomorrow)
* Reading: Programing the GIMP with Script-Fu. (Due tomorrow)
* To make it easier to put your DrScheme window and your Web browser
  side-by-side, I've reformatted the typical page.
* I've made some simple changes to the course syllabus.
* Because I left town for break I'm way behind in grading.

Overview:
* About GIMP.
* This week (and a bit of next).
* Getting started with GIMP.
* Lab.

/About GIMP/

* Draw pictures
* An alternative to Adobe (registered trademark) Photoshop (registered trademark)
* Does almost everything Photoshop does
  * Even supports photoshop plugins
  * A bit more slowly
  * And a *weird* interface
* Why studying in CSC151?
  * Scriptable in SCHEME

/Upcoming Schedule/

* Today: Play with the GIMP to understand
* Tomorrow: One-line scripts
* Wednesday: Procedures
* Friday: "Algorithmic Art"
* Next week: Drawing as motivation for new ideas in Scheme
* In a few weeks: Data visualization

/Starting the GIMP/