typiiz Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Hello guys. Its the first time I am posting here so I hope this is in the right category. I have searched and searched but cannot find the right answer (or if I am not using the rirght key words I dont know). I want to outline my text, but not with a solid color. I want to outline the text with a specific background around. I had a hard time even finding a good example of it, so I'll post something relatable. The outline in this picture is white, but I want to choose a specific picture/background and cut it out around the text. Do you guys get me on this? Is this even possible in paint.net? I have tried to do it by hand, but the result is not good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typiiz Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 I mean exactly like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typiiz Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 Oh THANKS a lot! You just saved me That was exactly what I was looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyReZ Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) @welshblue That is a great solution. I came up with another but did not have it before you did. It has a few less steps so here it is: I use a font called 'Sweet Sorrow' at 170 pts on a 1920 x 1080 canvas and violet as its color. Next on a duplicate layer I applied the Outline Object plugin pyrochild ( my plugin set ) with settings shown in the attachment After merging down I used the Wand tool set to Global with a 10% tolerance for making the cyan outline transparent. The result is a mask that can be overlain upon a texture or gradient. http://apmauldin.com/Image_Storage/Sweet_Sorrow_3.jpg Edited February 22, 2020 by HyReZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xod Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 This effect can be achieved very simply using the new TextMask plugin. https://forums.getpaint.net/topic/111330-unfinished-plugins/page/6/?tab=comments#comment-550999 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyReZ Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Wow! Thanks @xod, and welcome to the today's session on freestyle cat skinning. 🙂 @welshblue I looked at your attachment at 1400% magnification and did see that the Wand Tool does not use anti-aliasing as does Alpha Mask and Drop Shadow plugins. Drop Shadow does allow for a variety of shadow placement but does not provide for greater shadow widths than the Outline Object plugin. What has been made clear is that @typiiz has a variety of options! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xod Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) @welshblue I know about a small glitch on some types of text. That's why Alpha Mask is the best option. Edited February 22, 2020 by xod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyReZ Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 A debate is not necessary. When it is known that the Wand Tool does not incorporate anti-aliasing and you desire anti-aliasing , you use the Alpha Mask that does or apply anti-aliasing later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyReZ Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, welshblue said: So it can. Not like me to miss a text plugin. Cleanest edges out of all the options too IMO ( I found a small glitch on some types of text ... where best to post it ?) It doesn't ... but that's where Ctrl + F comes in. I still stand by, it's 'cleaner' A similar result came be obtained with Pyrochild Outline Object if you adjust the Softness control (anti-aliasing). You are a ware that Drop Shadow appears to be sharper because anti-aliasing is being applied with Blur Radius control being set to a value that is also adjustable from 0? Edited February 22, 2020 by HyReZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyReZ Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 I have used the Drop Shadow plugin on most of my projects for 10 years, and thanks for reminding me of my design privileges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typiiz Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 What means with this though? Where can I find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toe_head2001 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 The OptionBasedLibrary can be found in the Parallel Lines and Patterns plugin. Quote (September 25th, 2023) Sorry about any broken images in my posts. I am aware of the issue. My Gallery | My Plugin Pack Layman's Guide to CodeLab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyReZ Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) They can also be found at GitHub <Snip>Just scroll down and right click on the files, save file link, and place the appropriate folder (Sometimes Windows will not allow a direct save of a .dll file to a programs folder, so you may have to save to some place like the download folder or the desktop and copy and paste it into the appropriate folder) Edited February 22, 2020 by toe_head2001 Please don't link to unofficial/third-party downloads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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