Create a 3d text; simple and fast with The Gimp

1. Create a new image
2. Add some text
3. Duplicate the text layer
4. Select menu “Filters”; select “Blur”; select “Motion Blur”
5. Enable blur type “Zoom”
6. Set X and Y properties
7. De-select “Blur outward”
8. Set length to about 15
9. Select “Ok”