[Gimp-user] gif banners

[nayzwolf6913 <forums gimpusers com>]

I attached the files in question,let me know if you need more information. I did
get rid of about half of the layers,I had just forgotten to "Merge Down" the
text into the background color. Thanks for your assistance.

> Without seeing the actual gimp file, I am making certain assumptions.
> It
> looks like each copy of the background layer is identical. If that is 
> the case then multiple copies does not add anything to the final
> product
> (not 100% accurate as you can play with how one layer interacts with
> the
> one below it). I was not sure if you were trying to create an animated
> gif. If so, the multiple layers make sense (but not if they are 
> identical copies). If you are trying to make an animated gif all you 
> need is one layer for the background color placed on bottom (two if
> you
> want/need different colors for the gif background and text box
> background).
>
> The transparent areas of the gif are going to allow whatever is below
> to
> bleed through. The teal is over powering. Try creating a selection the
> size of the gif on a new layer, place it below the gif and play with 
> filling it with neutral colors (white, grey, etc.) until you get the 
> image looking the way you want it. You can change how the layers 
> interact (multiply, darken, etc) as that may improve the image. Once
> you
> have the image (gif) looking the way you want, add a new layer,
> placing
> it on bottom and fill that layer with the desired color of your text 
> box. Finally, add your text layer anywhere above that base layer.

Attachments:
* http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/275/original/wolfrosehelp.xcf
* http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/276/original/wolfrosehelp2.xcf
* http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/277/original/wolfrosehelp3.xcf

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