Written by Christopher asked how to make a shadow effect on text to give it a 3D look. It’s a good way to make your text stand out, and with Gimp, it’s really easy. There is an effect in the Filters menu under “Light and Shadow” called “Drop Shadow.” Here’s how to use it:
A quick side note: The current version of Gimp, as of this writing, is 2.6. There are plans for the next version to remove the dialogue box when typing text on your image, and you will be able to edit the text right there on your canvas. So if you’re watching this tutorial after version 2.8 comes out, now you know.
Have a question about how to do something in Gimp? Leave a comment below and I’ll try to make a tutorial for you.
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Hi Dan, I want to help you figure out if your comment section works. I just scanned your Web site and I really like it. Seems targeted toward techno-phobic dummies like me. Thanks for starting the site!
Thanks, Laurie! If you think of things you’d like to learn, I’d be happy to make a tutorial for you.
Good stuff. Simply state. This is how tutorials should be done. It doesn’t feel like you’re trying to show off how smart you are, you just want to help the average person get the job done. You on to something here.
Many thanks, Dan. As you explain it, I can see how easy it is, but you really have to know where to look. I can’t wait to see more tutorials on Gimp.
Thanks for the idea, Christopher!
Site looks good, Dan. I’ll be back, as I need knowledge like this.
Nice vid.
I’d like to know if it’s possible to edit options of already dropped shadow. I’m just starting with GIMP and only way I know is to delete done shadow if I’m not satisfied and make new one again.
You can manipulate the layer that the drop shadow is created on, but once it is on the image, you can’t bring up the dialogue to edit it again, and you do have to create another one if you want to change those settings.