I am trying to use GIMP 2.10 like I used the previous version but am running into problems. I been using GIMP since 2007.
The latest is that when I use Drop Shadow (under filters), the shadow is put right on the same layer as the picture I want to shadow rather than on a separate layer beneath it so I can play around with the shadow effect.
Any help will be appreciated!
Carol
1 Answer
The old version is still available as Filters>Light and shadow>Drop shadow (legacy).
IMHO not worth the effort, because it's not too interactive, the effect is a bit of hit or miss. A drop shadow is easy to do manually:
- On layer object: Layer>Transparency> Alpha to selection
- Add a layer, fill the selection with the shadow color
- Move the layer under the object
- Apply Gaussian blur (which is interactive)
- You can also shift the shadow layer a bit, and reduce its opacity.
