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References:
...1) "Writing on the picture" message board thread: http://www.dl-c.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1064
...2) "AddingTexts141123" pdf: http://www.ncplus.net/~birchbay/tutoria ... 141123.pdf
Free, no restrictions, full sized Text image "Season's Greetings !" versions may be downloaded here [1200x400 pixels, 333KB]:
...1) http://www.ncplus.net/~birchbay/tutoria ... _image.jpg
...2) http://www.ncplus.net/~birchbay/tutoria ... _image.jpg
The Reference pdf explains creating/using required masks for text outlines and drop shadows when Composit-Blending the suggested Text images to a Base image...
Illustration [3D, multi-colored, out-lined, curved, and warped Text]:
Have fun!!! ...will be using this technique for holiday photo cards again this year...
...den...
...Adding Graphical Text to Images... ...Redux
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