[Gimp-user] 3D Text to infinity

[rich2005 <forums gimpusers com>]

> Hello Rich,
>
> Your example picture looks perfect! Did you work from a tutorial to
> accomplish that, and if so do you have the URL?
>
> If not, would you mind outlining the steps you used? Im about to
> search for both the softwares you suggested.

Failing of mine, I never save anything. ArtOfIllusion is a java application, so
you do need java installed if using Windows. Which is why I mentioned Blender,
there is a large community of Blender users who might help.

Briefly

Make some text with a large thickness. http://i.imgur.com/Anz1eZO.jpg

Move / Rotate the object and camera to get a suitable camera view.
http://i.imgur.com/OetUlkL.jpg

Throw in some more lights, maybe add a texture although can be left grey and
coloured in in Gimp: http://i.imgur.com/IwdXmcV.jpg

Render as a single image with a transparent background
http://i.imgur.com/6pWpFNe.jpg

Minute 30 secs to render at that size, save as a png. Ready to open in Gimp and
finish off. http://i.imgur.com/M4t9RpS.jpg

Not easy for a beginner, only something I drag out when all else fails.

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