Rich2005, as a newbie myself, I've recently watched a long string of YouTube tutorials on various aspects of GIMP. I try to find ones that specifically use 2.10, but will watch an occasional 2.8 one, realizing that things do change, as for example, certain Alpha channel features available in 2.8 and not 2.10. I don't recall watching any by Davies, and I don't recall any with bad advice, though I don't doubt some are there.
While I respect your opinion and appreciate your warning, I don't think I could have gotten half as far as I have in a relatively short time without YouTube videos! Maybe part of the secret is to work along with the video. If something seems wrong or doesn't work for you, check it out on the forum.
BTW, I echo Rich205's thoughts on using Inkscape for that logo. Yes, that's another learning curve, but one worth climbing. My dream app would be a gargantuan piece of software that combines both programs in one. They complement each other well, and I'd so love to avoid transferring saved files back and forth.
I'm finding the series of Inkscape YouTube tutorials authored by Logos by Nick to be invaluable and spot on for accuracy.
While I respect your opinion and appreciate your warning, I don't think I could have gotten half as far as I have in a relatively short time without YouTube videos! Maybe part of the secret is to work along with the video. If something seems wrong or doesn't work for you, check it out on the forum.
BTW, I echo Rich205's thoughts on using Inkscape for that logo. Yes, that's another learning curve, but one worth climbing. My dream app would be a gargantuan piece of software that combines both programs in one. They complement each other well, and I'd so love to avoid transferring saved files back and forth.
I'm finding the series of Inkscape YouTube tutorials authored by Logos by Nick to be invaluable and spot on for accuracy.