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Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

12/15/2006 12:11:01 PM · #1

Ok - I am interested in combing 50+ pictures into one image. I dont want them to be stistched to blend. I just want all of them side by side in a large square image so that all of them are visible as their own individual image within the entire frame. I have PS Elements and I am not sure if there is an easy way to do this other than cutting and pasting each individual shot one at a time onto a blank canvas. Suggestions anyone?

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Nikon D50

12/15/2006 12:33:15 PM · #2

Lumapix FotoFusion all the way. This thread is what convinced me to try and consequently buy FotoFusion. I just wish it were so damned expensive to be able to do multiple page collages.

12/15/2006 12:43:44 PM · #3

I would highly recommend QImage for all printing. It will easily do what you are asking and so much more. I would be lost without it. Free lifetime updates and three versions from $34.95 to $89.95 . Try the 30 day demo, which has the intermediate version (that is what I use, but I'm going to upgrade)

12/15/2006 01:10:17 PM · #4

Here is an example I threw together real quick and dirty in QImage - is this the sort of thing you want to do?

12/15/2006 01:11:38 PM · #5

Originally posted by jemison:

Here is an example I threw together real quick and dirty in QImage - is this the sort of thing you want to do?

That is exactly it - but I dont really want to buy the program as I only have intentions of doing this once for a non paying project. I am in the process of cutting and pasting in PS - takes a littl ebit of time - but it also saves me a chunk of money.

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

12/15/2006 01:13:02 PM · #6

Originally posted by timfythetoo:

Originally posted by jemison:
Here is an example I threw together real quick and dirty in QImage - is this the sort of thing you want to do?

That is exactly it - but I dont really want to buy the program as I only have intentions of doing this once for a non paying project. I am in the process of cutting and pasting in PS - takes a littl ebit of time - but it also saves me a chunk of money.

Like I said...they have a fully functional free demo for 30 days trial.

dassilem

Nikon D90

12/15/2006 01:22:46 PM · #7

I use Luma Pix.....they also have a trial version...the biggest issue is you can't export or save the collage in the trial version. but if it is a one-time thing....you could use it and print...

12/15/2006 01:47:18 PM · #8

OK _ I am using the QImage program - but for thelife of me I cant figure out how to save to a jpeg or something that my PSE2 will open. WHat the heck am I missing?

12/15/2006 01:49:38 PM · #9

Originally posted by timfythetoo:

OK _ I am using the QImage program - but for thelife of me I cant figure out how to save to a jpeg or something that my PSE2 will open. WHat the heck am I missing?

You need to print to a file. Go to the under the "File" menu option.

12/15/2006 02:09:11 PM · #10

Thanks Bill - I had a hard time gettin gmy head around the printer keys actually saving a jpeg to a folder. This did what I needed it to do perfectly.

fotomann_forever

12/15/2006 02:14:29 PM · #11

On Adobe Photoshop TV I saw an example of where they used the Contact Sheet Automation to create a quick collage for a 16x20 print. I can't remember which episode it was, but most are available on Google Video.