How to get transparent txt w/transparent layer and pic showing through? (example in topic)

[brakket]

Hey all,

 

Just wondering how to achieve this look in picture attached. I have searched high and low over the net with no answer in sight for paint.net. I am after the exact same affect as shown in picture attached just with bigger font.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

brakket

[Ego Eram Reputo]

Hi brakket - welcome to the forum

 

Very quickly....

 

1. Open the source image.

 

2. Create a new layer.

 

3. Fill the entire new layer with a light grey.

 

4. Type your text onto the grey layer using a very different color for the text (i.e. red).

 

5. Use the Magic Wand tool + Shift key to select all the text on one go.

 

6. Press delete.

 

7. Press F4 and lower the opacity of the grey layer to suit.

 

8. Run AA's Assistant over the grey layer to smooth the edges of the text.

 

 

9. Flatten and Save As  (not Save - that would overwrite the original).

[brakket]

Thank you very much!! It worked perfectly with ease Do you have a direct link for AA's assistant download though? I can't seem to find one.

 

Thanks again!

 

brakket

[yellowman]

Or,

- Add a new layer: Layers>Add New Layer

- Fill it with white color using Paint Bucket tool and set the blend mode to Additive

- Type your text in black, lower the opacity of this layer as desired them move the text around to the prefered position.

Edited March 4, 2014 by yellowman

[Ego Eram Reputo]

You can find AA's Assistant listed in the Plugin Index. There is a link in my signature.