use of borders - DPChallenge Forums

01/05/2014 05:05:30 AM · #1

Just wondering if you could help clarify the advanced editing rule? Can I use a filter that creates a vignette/faded type of border on photoFXlab? Thanks in advance....

FocusPoint

XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 Pro

01/05/2014 05:32:38 AM · #2

yes... but as long as you keep everything visible in vignette!
other should double check with me!

Message edited by author 2014-01-05 05:34:32.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

01/05/2014 05:52:39 AM · #3

hi there, thank you for your reply, may I show you the photo and see if the border is ok? What would be the best way of doing this?? Thank you:)

Ja-9

Nikon D750

01/05/2014 01:40:42 PM · #4

typically a vignette is a vignette NOT a boarder. 2 separate rules. Vignettes are fine to use in Advanced Editing.

Boarders are also fine to use in Advanced Editing but they must be distinctive...here are some of my boarders NOT to be confused with vignettes (though I think some of the ones that I've chosen do have vignettes).

that's a pretty good variety...but bear in mind that boarders are not always received very well...it's a love it or hate it here on DPC.

if you need clarification of your picture you can PM me by going to

Messages>Compose> (entering my user name) > enter your photo ID# from your workshop

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

01/05/2014 03:19:01 PM · #5

Hi Ja-9, thank you for your response and I love your use of borders/vignette, especially on the last 3.... I was going to use something like that on mine but after help from FocusPoint I have decided against it...I do love the effect though!! Thanks again.

Yo_Spiff

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

01/05/2014 04:36:10 PM · #6

I've gotten the occasional comment (usually accompanied by a low vote) complaining about borders I added to a finished image. Just one of those "you can't please everyone" things. I did one time have an image called up for validation on a creative border that was added as part of a treatment. It was never validated nor disqualified, I think the SC was not able to agree on it and it just became a non-issue once a couple of weeks passed. Didn't perform terribly well anyway.

Ja-9

Nikon D750

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

01/05/2014 05:29:54 PM · #7

I can't spell worth a poop...

jomari

Nikon D7000

Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR

01/05/2014 05:47:34 PM · #8

Ja-9's examples and that of

Yo_Spiff for starters. I know that some people have had similar things DQ'd. It is all pretty vague where the line is drawn. I particularly like some of the Filter Forge film frame borders but am not game to use them.

Ja-9

Nikon D750

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

01/05/2014 06:11:21 PM · #9

Originally posted by jomari:

Let's try to get this whole border thing clarified. I have often reluctantly disallowed myself to use borders or border/vignette combos because of not being sure of their legitimacy. Yet I see the sorts of thing that I avoid quite a bit. Some of Ja-9's examples and that of Yo_Spiff for starters. I know that some people have had similar things DQ'd. It is all pretty vague where the line is drawn. I particularly like some of the Filter Forge film frame borders but am not game to use them.

Marion I've had several of my pictures validated with a variety of these BORDERS...(see I can learn)

4th/5th Placements that have been validated....

***

Ribbons that have been validated....

Some of the others may have very minor borders

**** is from the collection of NIK (Color Efex)...

I know they are not liked much (borders) but I still apply them when I feel that they help the picture.

What I'd be curious about it WHO'S have been Dq'd more specifically, and what type of borders were they....

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

01/05/2014 06:20:09 PM · #10

Originally posted by jomari:

DQ'd

Nothing has changed in the rules since then, but the interpretation. I think it's still hit & miss on whether you'll be DQ'd or not.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

01/06/2014 12:28:04 PM · #11

The biggest point of confusion is that a border, the way DPC defines it, must be clearly recognizable as a border, that is, separate from the image. A vignette, by definition, retains some of the image information, and therefore is not a border. If you manage to apply such a heavy vignette that some subject matter is completely removed, you may be DQ'd. Otherwise, a vignette is legal.
If what you apply is clearly a border, that is, not part of the image but something surrounding the image, then the thing to watch for is the addition of artwork, which can be as simple as a pattern in the border. There is a lot of gray area, and I don't personally think that the rule has been applied all that consistently over time, so watch it on this one. Personally, I prefer no order, or a very simple border, and only when the border clearly adds to the impact of the photo. In most cases, I believe the impact of the image is maximized when it stands on its own.

aliqui

Nikon D300s

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

01/06/2014 12:41:23 PM · #12

Originally posted by FocusPoint:

yes... but as long as you keep everything visible in vignette!
other should double check with me!

Natasha, just to clarify, the most sure resource for "is it okay" is by submitting a ticket to the site council. FocusPoint can give an experienced opinion on the matter, but his "okay" will unfortunately hold no ground with the site council. The site council is who is responsible for making the DQ decisions. I'm not sure why Leo is saying to check with him. He knows better, so maybe it's just worded funny.

Message edited by author 2014-01-06 12:42:05.

glad2badad

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic

01/06/2014 01:15:45 PM · #13

I thought about submitting this once, but figured it would be considered "artwork".