I always know something good is headed our way when I see a reply from Rich.
Thanks so much.
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> On Jul 17,
Thanks!! - exactly what I needed and more.
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Re-reading your post just confused myself.
Did this some time ago maybe this is your aim
see: https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Cut-Out-Text
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As with everything Gimp, there is a better way. Using a layer mask
Starting with the same three layers. Use the text layer to make a selection.
Layer -> Transparency -> Alpha to selection. (1)
Hate this mailing list format so screenshot: https://i.imgur.com/188coxa.jpg
Turn the text visibility
On Wed, 2019-07-17 at 17:43 +0200, BEDROCK wrote:
> Desire is to have the image base layer show through the text.
For translucent text, just change the opacity of the text layer (or
play with layer mode).
If you want the image beneath to appear *only* where the letters are,
then ...
take the
On 7/17/19 11:43 AM, BEDROCK wrote:
> Seem to be missing some step in creating photographic text. Using MAC and GIMP
> 2.10.12
>
> Imported image as base layer; Created a new transparent Layer as the 2nd Layer
> and placed a Gradient on it and set opacity to 70%; 3rd layer is text layer.
>
Seem to be missing some step in creating photographic text. Using MAC and GIMP
2.10.12
Imported image as base layer; Created a new transparent Layer as the 2nd Layer
and placed a Gradient on it and set opacity to 70%; 3rd layer is text layer.
Desire is to have the image base layer show through
