07-29-2021, 04:32 PM
(07-28-2021, 10:25 PM)Rtferg88 Wrote: Hi I am trying to simply make a point light on a black background. But when I make my light it always exceeds the size of the canvas. How can I make sure part of my light doesn't get cut off screen?
Thank You
One option would be for you to use a G'MIC filter:
If your version is the same (Version 2.9.2) as mine or older, you could try with the filter: G'MIC - Lights & Shadows - Light Rays
But if you have version 2.9.7 or later you can try: G'MIC - Lights & Shadows - Guided Light Rays
(07-29-2021, 11:46 AM)rich2005 Wrote: The problem with the lighting effect plugin (apart from being ancient) is it works from the center of the image to the edge of the canvas. You can sometimes get round this by temporarily increasing the size of the canvas (well oversize) Image -> Canvas Size
Then apply the lighting effects and when satisfactory return the canvas to original size. Image -> Crop to content
A couple of screenshots: https://i.imgur.com/mrIDhC7.jpg
Rich2005, nice tip! Thx!