I have revised both of these filters to solve some of the problems that various users encountered when using them. There are no new effects but hopefully I have made life easier for people in the process.
The files:

The alterations

Translucent Text Effects Version 1.03 and Metallic Text Effects version 1.01
Replaced LayerFX Bevel and Emboss plugin that caused problems with Bevel routine adapted from Script-Fu Chisel or Carve script
Adapted python script to allow a number of captions to be used with the same image
Tidied up generally and removed all channels after use
Added option to Merge All Text Layers - on by default
Added (slightly) more descriptive layer names

Example 1 shows three captions all created in the same session and eyeballed into position.

Example 2 shows the layers generated by the plugin.

That's a lovely image of a wonderful place, thank you for the filters.

You're welcome...

Thank you for the updated filters.

Just glad to get the monkey off my back - for the time being at least - and to enjoy the forum.

Holy Island with gimp decor filter...

Thank you for your nice useful filters Skinnyhouse

Issabella that is so pretty!

Issabella that just sums up why you are the artist - simply beautiful - I would have added more and more - ending up with a dog's dinner.