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    Ok, thanks for that. I'm pretty much sold on layers.
    I knew they were useful, but I'm beginning to see just HOW useful.

    Doh! I hadn't realised the 'old' versions of Gimp were bug fixes and only a few months old. That'll be why there isn't an up-to-date help file. I'll go grab one of those 'old' helpfiles. I've installed the latest Gimp, it seems to run ok on W2K.

    I might start the throne again from scratch and build it up in layers, saving in xcf and applying what I've learned. Then I can get rid of those 'wings' on the backrest and practise copying some of the shadow techniques you've shown me, and maybe pick up some other tips from the helpfiles as I go. I might even see if I can carve some runes on it.

    What 'width' of shadows did you use, Rob? Mine were set at 50.

    I tried adding a seat cushion to it today, but it turned out a bit 'floaty'. If I can put some shadow on top of it, it might look better. This is fun so far - taking up far too much time that I don't have, but fun nevertheless.
    Last edited by icosahedron; 03-18-2009 at 06:24 PM.
    Mapping a Traveller ATU.

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    http://www.viewing.ltd.uk/cgi-bin/vi...forums&sx=1024

    Look for Chit Chat, Sandmann's blog. Enjoy.

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