[Gimp-user] Layer on top of a .gif

[rich2005 <forums gimpusers com>]

> I have tried many ways to put a non-moving layer of text on top of a
> .gif
> image.  So far, the best I can do is to add the text page to the
> moving
> image and have it flash.  Does anyone know how to put a transparent
> layer
> with non-moving text on top of a moving .gif image?  Thank you for
> considering my question.

More animations?

using Gimp

Get this script, pop into your GImp profile ".\gimp-2.8\scripts"

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

Read the instructions

Make text layer

"Open as layers" the animation (gif) to put on top of the text layer.

Use Filters -> Animation -> Overlay background

Delete the original background layer (if required)

Export the file as a something.gif 

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