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Would anyone know how to create this kind of extended text effect you see in the blue text below?



I want the base text to be straight/flat, like you see in the yellow text above. Without any kind of curve and the extended effect to go as far back into the image as possible.
Also, I would like to have the extended text effect retain much of it's original text shape, along with some added depth.

I would have a read through this thread

If you use the scale image (keeping layers) script , then adding perspective you can get this effect.
http://www.gimpchat.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1450#p17702

Select all the code and copy as scale-keep-layers.scm
You will find it at -
Script-Fu>Step Resize Keeping Layers

Thanks for the link. I think I even have that script, but not sure. I'll have to take a look and see.

These are the settings.

You will also need to Layer>Stack>reverse the layer order.

Molly added another nice alternative.
You can also set the values to a higher limit within the step resize script (from 20 max to a higher number).


Change the number 20 to 200 or 2000 whichever you prefer.

This is another way I tried too, by moving the layers with the arrow keys to make it 3:D
Fencepost text tutorial

Yes I have tried this script. That is how I made the example image to start this thread. The script is pretty goo but does not create the 3d effect in perspective. That is what I looking to do. I want my test to extend back into the image and disappear into the background. The vanishing-point would be in the center of the text and extend far into the background, getting smaller the further back it goes.

I have to admit though that the 3D text script gives you more perspective angle options and is less of a hassle to work with.

Thanks Rod.
There doesn't seem to be much form given to the effect that resembles the text, only one solid shape of the test. Almost like an elongated shadow of the text, but it is close to what I would like to do.

Oh yes, I've used this tut before, it's a good one too. Thanks Molly.

Very cool Kit. How many minutes does it take to learn blender?

Well you do not have to use black.You can use a gradient fill to create a 3D illusion.

Maybe G'MIC extrusion is your answer?




I think a need for this kind of effect was brought up before but didn't raise any attention.

i wrote a Gimp/Inkscape tutorial for 3D text, if thats any help

http://gimp-science-labs.blogspot.de/20 ... style.html

@K1TesseraEna

! That's it...
I would like a different perspective, but that's spot on. Don't know Blender though.
If I download Blender, do you think I could figure out how you did that on my own? I'm pretty savvy with stuff like this.
Maybe you could just direct me to the proper tabs to select or whatever it is in Blender that will create this effect?

Hey! Alright!
I'll have to check this out Esper thanks, but first I have to get Inkscape and play with it a little.