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07/12/2006 10:14:45 PM · #26 |
I'm probably over my head here as I have never matted or framed any of my prints. But from viewing images on the internet I am beginning to feel that the color surrounding an image makes a very big difference in how it strikes a viewer. Compare similar images at dpc where the surrounding space is a very light gray color with shots at DailyAwards.com where the surrounding color is a fairly dark blue, of at pbase where people often use black. I don't understand this effect, especially as to which color is best for which type of prints, but I think it is a reason to use matting, and which color mat to use. I need to learn more about this.
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07/13/2006 09:52:04 AM · #27 |
Hmm, ok - so it looks like matting is the way to go. Now, since I haven't matted photos before, what's the best way to choose your color of mat so as to enhance and not distract? |
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07/13/2006 06:24:02 PM · #28 |
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07/13/2006 06:28:29 PM · #29 |
OK, to take it a step further. Double mat? or single?
I've always done double mat, but I'm not even sure why.
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07/13/2006 07:12:39 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by wee_ag: Originally posted by NstiG8tr: I like mats |
I knew I soon as I said it, it would be said... |
Just to really throw the cat amongst the pigeons
In ENGLISH it̢۪s "Mounts"
;)
and I say that as someone who was born in England
was raised in England
has lived in England all their life
and "modestly claims" speaks English fluently
;)
Message edited by author 2006-07-13 19:15:41. |
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