In this Inkscape tutorial, we'll learn how to use the Drop Shadow filter to give a 3D paper cut out effect to an illustration. We'll also get some practice using Trace Bitmap to vectorize images.
Bear image (I used the 1280x732 version): https://pixabay.com/vectors/brownbea...

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Import the bear image
00:54 Vectorize the image with Trace Bitmap
01:40 Apply night sky gradient to path
02:44 Create mountain path
03:26 Apply Drop Shadow filter to path
06:21 Clip mountain paths
06:42 Create another mountain layer
07:45 Draw the trees
09:55 Draw a comet
11:33 Add drop shadow to comet
12:05 Draw a star
12:44 Create more stars with stamping
13:30 Add inner drop shadow to bear path
14:17 Create a border using Dynamic Offset
15:08 Add drop shadow to border
15:27 Outro
15:30 Course previews