[Gimp-user] Photographic Text

[rich404 <forums gimpusers com>]

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 off, move down to the gradient layer then. Layer ->
Mask -> Add layer mask. In the dialogue choose the selection option (2)

screenshot:  https://i.imgur.com/Cl0IQx0.jpg

Turn the selction off, Select -> None, adjust the opacity of the gradient layer
(3)

screenshot:  https://i.imgur.com/6aKXRE7.jpg

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