[Gimp-user] Format Text

[rich <forums gimpusers com>]

> Hi,  I'm new to the list.  And fairly new to Gimp.  I wish to create a text
> logo and don't know how to get if formatted like I want.  The text is 2
> words using the Bremen Bd true type font style.  What I'm trying to do is
> have the top of the text square blocked and the bottom curved.  The logo
> would look like it's sitting on a half moon cresent.  Does this make sense?
> Can anyone show me how to accomplish this in Gimp.



> Many thanks in advance.



> Sincerely,

> Kenny

I think this is what you want. Started off with screenshots but easier to make a video.

http://youtu.be/HlCEW8UOj4o  about 3 mins

If it is, then get the Gimp script from

http://chiselapp.com/user/saulgoode/repository/script-fu/wiki?name=sg-warp-text

Read the info there as well.

Remember, once rendered the text is no longer editable as text - it is a graphic.

Also worth thinking 'alternative'  LibreOffice/OpenOffice/MSOffice all have a 'TextArt' function. 
Make it there, save as a graphic file (say, png), import into Gimp.

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