May 2022
Beginner
1h 8m
English
on-demand course
Getting Started with Paint.NET: An Introduction to the No-Cost Image Editor for Windows
with Phillip Whitt
Closed Captioning available in English
Overview
Getting Started with Paint.NET teaches those brand-new to image editing how to use this free Widows-based image editor to make digital photos look their best, as well as how to create digital art.
This video course provides step-by-step guidance in downloading and learning about the interface, tools, and features of Paint.NET. It also provides guidance in acquiring and installing third-party plugins to expand the program’s capabilities.
What You Will Learn
- How to Acquire and install Paint.NET--a look at the getpaint.net website and how to navigate it.
- An overview of the program’s main Window, canvas, and sub-windows/bars, and settings.
- A review of The Tool Bar, including how layers work, and why they’re important.
- A review of the Fill, Drawing, and Photo Tools and how tools within these categories work.
- How to expand the program’s capabilities by installing third-party plugins.
Who This Video Is For
Windows-based PC users who require the ability to edit digital images without the ongoing cost of subscription-based software, or complex open-source software. This group includes art or photography instructors (especially those in schools systems with limited budgets), small business owners, casual photographers, aspiring graphic designers, or anyone requiring a solid, basic editing program.
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