How is the best way to add borders in PS

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

01/20/2005 10:42:31 PM · #1

I need to know how to add a border in PS. I have tried making the canvas size bigger, but I think there is a better way to do it. I was wondering if the "find edges" or the "trace contour" command would work and if so, How. I also have a hard time knowing when to use borders, I guess that just come with time though.

deapee

Kodak V803

01/20/2005 10:44:59 PM · #2

I always just make the canvas size bigger and then change the color with the paintbucket tool if I need to (or set the background color before I make the canvas bigger). really, that's the best way to do it -- depending on what type of border you're looking for. Here are a few of my most common borders...

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

01/20/2005 10:47:19 PM · #3

I really like those, how did you get the lighting effect around the border ?

fotodude

Nikon D70

01/20/2005 10:56:33 PM · #4

Non-simple boarder thread

a form search is a great way to start out, it also makes the site cleaner.

the link below is a great thread with some very helpful entries, check it out....it helped me out with boardering such as the 1 on this image

even more boarder tips and stuff**

_brando_

*EDIT woops the link didn't work **the real link i wanted even more indeapth sorry the frist 1 isn't as great

Message edited by author 2005-01-20 23:54:33.

savanna

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

01/20/2005 10:57:44 PM · #5

Another way is to make a new layer and go into tools, choose Rectangular Marquee, and go into your picture document and draw what would essentially be your border. Don't hit return yet, leave the "marching ants" marching. Then go up under Edit, to Stroke, and choose the pixel width and the color (whatever your foreground color choice is). To fill it with that color, just hit Option (Alt for you PC users) + Delete. Voile!

Beetle

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/20/2005 11:01:12 PM · #6

RockBruise since you are new around here, I just thought I should warn you that borders can be dangerous territory in challenges.
Many people don't like them at all.
If you are determined to HAVE a border, do yourself the favor to keep it simple.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

01/20/2005 11:15:50 PM · #7

Thanks for the advice,I personally don't like borders on everything, just some, as I said, I guess I'll have to develope an eye for it.

fotodude

Nikon D70

01/20/2005 11:41:10 PM · #8

Originally posted by Beetle:

that is true but......

........and look at the votes it may not be every1's style but no 1s two 2s, and one 3 thats better than all my shots so its the image and true a boarder can reck some images but for the most part if u know what u are doing it will add or some how enhance the overall image.
i'm am not a big fan of them my self, but u got to give the lov to what deserves it.

_bran(once again)do_

Message edited by author 2005-01-21 00:01:07.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

01/20/2005 11:48:37 PM · #9

Originally posted by fotodude:

Originally posted by Beetle:
RockBruise since you are new around here, I just thought I should warn you that borders can be dangerous territory in challenges.
Many people don't like them at all.
If you are determined to HAVE a border, do yourself the favor to keep it simple.

that is true but..............and look at the votes it may not be every1's style but no 1s two 2s, and one 3 thats better than all my shots so its the image and true a boarder can reck some images but for the most part if u know what u are doing it will add or some how enhance the overall image.
i'm am not a big fan of them my self, but u got to give the lov to what deserves it.

_bran(onece again)do_

How long have you ben into photography, and what made you start, The reason I asked is that you are 16, and you have some nice pics.

fotodude

Nikon D70

01/21/2005 12:00:42 AM · #10

i started when i was 8 so that gives me 8 years of doing this.
i started cause mom and dad where my idols and they were always shooting (dad is in graphic design and mom and dad took photography in high school and collage[but didn't major :( ]
i worked with the good'ol film then which makes the digital switch easy.
and i just got the d70 for my birthday so that makes it even easer and even more like the old medium.

its in me blood
thats the story of my photography life and thank you for the complemet on my work, i try my best

_brando_