Creating a stack of paper effect

[thisisbenwoo]

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has a how-to on creating a stack of paper effect from one image. I have a flat 2D image (of a fake bank note) that I have successfully created into a 3D-like image. I'm hoping to turn this into a stack of bank notes. Thank you. 

[Tactilis]

People will be more able to help you if you post your 2D image and your 3D-like bank note image.

Otherwise it's just guess-work as to what you are starting with.

 

[HyReZ]

Why not go on the web and search for images of stacks of paper money and use Paint.NET to superimpose a layer of your image on top?

[MJW]

With no example, it's hard to know exactly the effect you're going for, but you might try Vanishing Trails.

 

[HyReZ]

If you are thinking about something like the image below,

after remembering how to use the plugins and assembling the assets, the project took ~ 2 hours.

(Click on the image for a larger view)

 

 

 

Edited March 18, 2022 by HyReZ
Reworked some of the graphics and text

[Djisves]

Is this is similar to what you want to achieve?

I did it the hard, long, time-consuming way:

1. Start with the bottom card/paper image on a transparent layer (a slight shadow helps),

2. Duplicate the layer ,

3. Move the duplicated layer just a few pixels right/left and up/down using the arrow keys on your keyboard,

4. Repeat  steps 2 & 3 until you have a stack the size you want.

 

Edited March 15, 2022 by Djisves
replaced the post link with the image