Re: [Gimp-user] image perspective

[Ofnuts <ofnuts gmx com>]

On 10/05/18 04:59, Gimp_Noob wrote:
> I'm trying to wrap a label around an object. I am able to use the bend curve
> tool to achieve a satisfactory result. It's not great but I'll take it. I'm
> having a real problem using the perspective tool. Most of the time the image
> (label) ends up shrinking too much. I viewed a couple of tutorials where people
> are wrapping different kinds of objects in labels. If I use an object i.e. jar
> or can that is similar to the one in the tutorial the final image seems to come
> out okay. If I have to use a random object the final image is a mess.  I'll post
> a screenshot of my workspace. It may or may not help anyone come up with a
> suggestion.  I would appreciate it if someone could point me in the right
> direction.
I would use Filters>Map>Map to object (cylinder)

A completely different solution if you start from a text layer is to use 
the ofn-bend-path script:

https://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-ofn-bend-path