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A strange "layer mode" effect without any layer mode applied - Immortality - 10-26-2023
GIMP 2.10.34 (revision 2)
Windows 11
Hello everyone,
Written words will only do so much in explaining this situation, so I made a video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBoZ711TqQw
The issue: I draw a circle with the circle selection tool and fill it with black. Its layer is placed below the transparent image, behind which it should function as a background.
However, the black lines in the front image suddenly show white, as if some type of layer mode has been applied, which is verified not the case. Again, you would really need to see the video to truly understand this issue.
I'd be most grateful for a solution.
Thank you kindly,
Jop
RE: A strange "layer mode" effect without any layer mode applied - rich2005 - 10-26-2023
A bit of a guess as to what you are trying to accomplish but...
A layer mask is used with an opaque layer to add a "window" to the layers underneath. The layer of the figure should be without transparency. Layer mode, not required.
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RE: A strange "layer mode" effect without any layer mode applied - Ofnuts - 10-26-2023
Hard to do with a video because we can't check things... Possible causes are an opacity which isn't complete, a black that isn't truly black... Can you attach the XCF?
RE: A strange "layer mode" effect without any layer mode applied - Immortality - 10-26-2023
(10-26-2023, 03:44 PM)rich2005 Wrote: A bit of a guess as to what you are trying to accomplish but...
A layer mask is used with an opaque layer to add a "window" to the layers underneath. The layer of the figure should be without transparency. Layer mode, not required.
Thank you for the response, Rich.
I see now what happened: Indeed, when I had the background removed using an AI tool, it made a lot of the previously white content in the character transparent. No wonder the images overlap and appear to entwine.
Thank you for pointing out that bit of transparency I overlooked!
Kindly,
Immortality
@Ofnuts; likewise thank you for extending a helping hand. I was just overlooking something obvious. My eyes had glazed over. Thank you for your valuable time. I'll be sure to make another donation to the Gimp :-).