Fast Image Correction Using GIMP

Category: Photography Graphic tutorial

In this tutorial, we will use GIMP, the excellent free image editor to do a fast image exposure and color correction. GIMP, in my opinion, is a powerful program that is comparable in functions to many commercial photo editing software.

The photo below is the original image

The original image

Step 1: Using Levels

In GIMP, go to Tools >> Color Tools >> Levels.

Readjusting the dynamic range

We will use the Levels to adjust the color levels and dynamic range of the photo. To do so, simply click on the Auto button. This will automatically reset the darkest, middle and lightest range.

Click Auto

Below shows the level corrected image.

 

Adjust Brightness and contrast

Next go to Tools >> Color Tools >> Brightness contrast. Adjust the Brightness and contrast by sliding the controls.

Final Edited Image

Below shown is the final edited image.

 

 

Well, that's the end of the tutorial. Thank you for reading and hope that it is useful.