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{{Note|1=Dmitri Popov and Mohamed Malik are actively releasing tutorials, so this list is likely to be extended regularly.}} | {{Note|1=[[User:Dmitri Popov|Dmitri Popov]] and [http://www.mohamedmalik.com/?cat=144 Mohamed Malik] are actively releasing tutorials, so this list is likely to be extended regularly.}} | ||
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Dmitri Popov writes blogs about using Digikam, and has given us permission to reproduce them. Please remember that the images used are still copyright. Currently we have: | [[User:Dmitri Popov|Dmitri Popov[[ writes blogs about using Digikam, and has given us permission to reproduce them. Please remember that the images used are still copyright. Currently we have: | ||
Revision as of 18:24, 20 May 2011
Digikam Tutorials
[[User:Dmitri Popov|Dmitri Popov[[ writes blogs about using Digikam, and has given us permission to reproduce them. Please remember that the images used are still copyright. Currently we have:
- Install digiKam on Windows explaining the use of the Windows installer and providing a link to a tutorial for those who prefer to compile the latest version.
- Exposure Blending deals with those difficult, high contrast photographs.
- Lens Distortion helps you correct those inevitable distortions.
- The Local Contrast Tool deals with photographs where specific areas are under- or over-exposed.
- Batch Renaming of Photos suggests ways to automate naming your photos that improve cataloging them.
- Watermark Photos tells how to use batch processing to add watermarks to your images.
- The Levels Adjustment Tool adjusts brightness and contrast.
- Convert RAW Files to DNG with DNGConverter will be of interest to users of high-end cameras.
- Convert Photos to Black and White with digiKam shows you the tools for quick results.
- Sieve through Photos with digiKam’s Light Table Tool is perfect for comparing a series of photographs to find the best one for your purpose.
- Geotag Photos with Open GPS Tracker and digiKam tells how to get GPS data into your images' metadata.
- Geotagging in digiKam 2.0 - the new interface, with Reverse Geotagging.
- Work with Photo Metadata in digiKam tells you how to view and edit the metadata stored with your images.
- Batch Process Photos in digiKam improves your Batch Processing skills, including using the Batch Queue Manager.
- Manage Photos from Multiple digiKam Installations - if you have photos on more than one computer, this is for you.
- Using digiKam with MySQL - how to migrate your data to MySQL so that you can use a server for your photos.
- New Features in digiKam 2: Color Labels and Picks
- Versioning in digiKam 2 - save modified versions of an image while keeping the original untouched.
- Face Recognition in digiKam 2
- Process Raw Files in digiKam
Mohamed Malik also blogs about Digikam. Here are some of them:
- Optimise digiKam’s Performance..and increase productivity
- Adding Textures To Your Images Using digiKam Some images look a little flat and benefit from the addition of a texture.
- Generating aspect ratio crops in digiKam for use with particular monitor size or shape.
- Batch Convert Your RAW Files Using digiKam…. shows how to convert RAW files to other formats, using the wizard.
- Re-compress Images Using digiKam discusses the level of compression used in .jpg images.
- Applying Image Effects Using digiKam - make your images look like paintings!
- Creating Calendars Using digiKam- make a personalised calendar
- Remove Red Eyes From Your Pictures Using digiKam helps you get rid of that demonic look!
- Straighten Your Pictures Using digiKam brings those horizons back into line.
- How to export and import pictures to Picasa web using digiKam
- How to enable fast thumbnail loading in digiKam
- Face Detection In digiKam
- Reducing Noise Using digiKam
- How to download Facebook albums by using digiKam
- How to find duplicate images on digiKam!
- Writing Meta Data To Raw Files In digiKam
- Adding Borders To Your Photos
- Performing Fuzzy Searches In digiKam - lost a picture because you can't remember its name or where you filed it? You need a fuzzy search.
A collection PDF of Mohamed Malik's Digikam tutorials is available from this site.