GIMP

Open raw product image.

Use the Foreground Select tool to isolate the object.

Apply a layer mask to remove the background.

Resize using Lanczos interpolation.

Export to WebP with metadata stripping.

Import 16-bit TIFF files.

Use the Histogram tool to analyze exposure.

Decompose the image into LAB channels to isolate specific markers.

Apply Threshold filters to measure surface areas.

Create a canvas using the 1920x1080 template.

Utilize Layer Groups to organize header, body, and footer elements.

Use the Path tool to design custom icons.

Apply Layer FX (via GEGL) for dropshadows and bevels.

Write a Python-Fu script to load images from a directory.

Apply a text layer with branding.

Scale the image to a uniform width.

Save and close the file automatically.

Import scanned photo.

Use the Heal Tool to sample adjacent pixels and remove scratches.

Utilize the Clone Tool for larger missing areas.

Adjust levels and curves to fix color fading.

Create a square canvas.

Enable 'Wrap Around' mode to view tile edges.

Paint the texture across the boundary.

Export as a seamless PNG for use in Blender or Unreal Engine.

Students download GIMP.

Follow community tutorials for fundamental layer theory.

Execute color theory exercises using the Palette editor.

Submit assignments in XCF format to preserve layers for grading.