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 06/07/2005 07:01:09 AM · #51
lol have any of you noticed we just picked up a topic from 2003?
 06/07/2005 07:44:03 AM · #52
Good tips. I will try some of these
 06/07/2005 07:49:01 AM · #53
Evil borders! I wish I did not know how to do it!

Kidding aside, be mindful of placing the border on your photos... sometimes they kill a perfectly good photo otherwise.
-Serge
 06/07/2005 08:45:15 AM · #54
I think our boarders should be stronger....especially from those Canadian cats, they are constantly sneaking in to the states to get expensive meds, and drinking our beer.

what?....was it something I said??

Message edited by author 2005-06-07 08:50:06.
 06/07/2005 08:50:52 AM · #55
Anybody know how to make a border without photoshop or elements -i.e something I can get for free (legallsy of course :P). I have the gimp -and do all my editing on it, but can't find a border function. Mostly it's fine but a couple of my challenge entries could have really benefitted from a simple border to separate them from the page around.

Cheers
 06/07/2005 08:54:45 AM · #56
MS Paint can edit jpeg files... if all you need is a monochromatic border, you can draw it yourself in Paint...

just an idea.
 06/07/2005 09:10:05 AM · #57
Originally posted by samtrundle:
Anybody know how to make a border without photoshop or elements -i.e something I can get for free (legallsy of course :P). I have the gimp -and do all my editing on it, but can't find a border function. Mostly it's fine but a couple of my challenge entries could have really benefitted from a simple border to separate them from the page around.

Cheers


As mentioned below, the two easiest ways to make a border -- in pretty much any editing program -- are to either increase the Canvas or Background size, or to select the whole image and apply a stroke to that selection.
 06/07/2005 09:11:36 AM · #58
Originally posted by lucas:
lol have any of you noticed we just picked up a topic from 2003?

Yes! -- And thank you for reviving a thread already filled with info, instead of starting yet another on the same topic and making people write it all over again!

Message edited by author 2005-06-07 09:12:38.
 06/07/2005 09:13:09 AM · #59
Originally posted by samtrundle:
Anybody know how to make a border without photoshop or elements -i.e something I can get for free (legallsy of course :P). I have the gimp -and do all my editing on it, but can't find a border function. Mostly it's fine but a couple of my challenge entries could have really benefitted from a simple border to separate them from the page around.

Cheers


In the GIMP under script-fu dropdown menu > decor > add border creates a simple border that you can set color/size

Andy
06/07/2005 09:14:24 AM · #60
If you DO have Photoshop, check out this new thread.
 06/07/2005 09:16:56 AM · #61
Originally posted by eswik:






OMG, that photo is gorgeous. I'm glad I caught it this time.
 06/08/2005 10:03:49 PM · #62
Hi all,
I have Photoshop 5.5. How can I add borders to my photographs?
 06/08/2005 10:45:27 PM · #63
Originally posted by GeneralE:
As mentioned below, the two easiest ways to make a border -- in pretty much any editing program -- are to either increase the Canvas or Background size, or to select the whole image and apply a stroke to that selection.
06/08/2005 11:32:06 PM · #64
The simplest border, and IMO, the best border, is none at all.
 06/09/2005 11:16:00 AM · #65
I am a dumb at computers. Can anyone give step-by-step of making a border in Photoshop 5.5.
 06/09/2005 11:19:07 AM · #66
Click:

Image-------Canvas Size------start playing with the size in inches. Make sure you have the right color selected before doing so though.
06/09/2005 11:20:23 AM · #67
Originally posted by kbhatia1967:
I am a dumb at computers. Can anyone give step-by-step of making a border in Photoshop 5.5.

1. Open the image
2. Select a background color
3. Image -> canvas size
4. Select relative by clicking on the check box
5. Select pixels in drop down menu
6. Use 20 pixels in width and height
7. OK

your picture will increase 10pixels on all sides
06/09/2005 11:39:44 AM · #68
You have to be careful you aren't going over the size limit with the canvas technique (640 pixels).

Maybe a link to a definitive tutorial illustrating various techniques (or even just several threads) from the editting rules might be helpful.

But personally, I generate a new layer and use a square selection tool with an absolute width height and then selection inverse. Not the best way to do it, but it gives me some decent control.
 06/09/2005 11:41:09 AM · #69
Do your border first then resize the photo for submission to DPC
 06/09/2005 12:10:54 PM · #70
Originally posted by rex:
Do your border first then resize the photo for submission to DPC


This is not a good idea, it often leaves an odd number of pixels devoted to total border width, height, or both, resulting in a slightly imblanced border. It can also be very problematic if you're using a very thin border, which will then disappear completely on 2 of the 4 sides upon resizing. Better to plan your border width, then do your resizing to 640-minus-planned-border-width and then add border to that as a final step before saving.

R.
 06/09/2005 12:17:25 PM · #71
I don't see how that is possible? It is how I do all of mine that I add borders to and they are not uneven.
 06/09/2005 01:11:56 PM · #72
Originally posted by rex:
I don't see how that is possible? It is how I do all of mine that I add borders to and they are not uneven.


To see what I mean, take any image at 640 pixels with no border and use canvas size to add 3 pixels in each axis: you'll now have an image with 2-pixel border on 2 sides and 1-pixel border an 2 sides, as it's not poissible to resolve in fractions of a pixel so it can't give you 1.5 pixel border all around.

See what I mean? Now, admittedly this is a very minor problem, if a broder is 1 pixel larger on 2 sides and if the border is fairly wide to begin with, but it's quite noticeable if the difference is between 1 pixel and 2 pixels (double the border width on 2 sides). And I've had it happen on my own work.

Plus, if you do the border after resizing you will find it MUCH easier to change that border as you fuss around to get the best look. What looks properly proportional at full resolution is frequently not quite right at 640 pixels, in my experience. So I always resize first then add my borders after.

Robt.
 06/11/2005 01:06:06 AM · #73
I have managed to add border by increasing Canvas Size. Now,I want to add some text in the border, e.g. my website address. I am using Photoshop 5.5. Please help.
 06/11/2005 02:26:05 AM · #74
Originally posted by kbhatia1967:
I have managed to add border by increasing Canvas Size. Now,I want to add some text in the border, e.g. my website address. I am using Photoshop 5.5. Please help.


Use the type tool and click anywhere on the image. Type your text. Select "free transform" and drag it to the size you need. Use the 4-headed arrow to drag it into position over the border.

Robt.
 08/18/2005 03:20:27 PM · #75
for a border to be DPC-legal do you have to do it yourself from scratch or can you use one from "Styles & Effects: Layer Styles: Inner Glows" on photoshop elements
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