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02/09/2003 10:15:52 PM · #1
I have Photoshop Elements, and for the life of me I can not figure out how to add a frame to my photo. It's getting late, Help.
02/09/2003 10:20:19 PM · #2
Originally posted by teachme53:

I have Photoshop Elements, and for the life of me I can not figure out how to add a frame to my photo. It's getting late, Help.


Not sure about Elements... but in Photoshop, I just select the color of the background, then go to Edit > Canvas Size. Increasing the canvas creates a frame in the color of the background color.

Hope this helps some.

Message edited by author 2003-02-09 22:20:32.
02/09/2003 10:21:34 PM · #3
I second that opinion!
02/09/2003 10:30:49 PM · #4
Another way to do it, if your software allows, is select all,
go to selection drop down, modify, choose contract (how many pixels you want your border), then do an invert, and flood fill with the color you want for your border. More complicated, but if you don't have the canvas size option, it will work in a pinch if elements can do it. I have Photoshop LE and it can do it.
02/09/2003 10:33:11 PM · #5
Thanks bamaster! I gave your suggestion a try and it worked fine. Obviously I don't know that much about Photoshop, but plan on taking a class this summer.
02/09/2003 10:39:47 PM · #6
why frame it? I personaly think it looks tacky... only certain photos can work well with it...

Message edited by author 2003-02-09 22:39:59.
02/09/2003 11:53:52 PM · #7
Originally posted by kandyj:

Another way to do it, if your software allows, is select all,
go to selection drop down, modify, choose contract (how many pixels you want your border), then do an invert, and flood fill with the color you want for your border. More complicated, but if you don't have the canvas size option, it will work in a pinch if elements can do it. I have Photoshop LE and it can do it.

Simpler to select all, then stroke the selection (to the inside) with the number of pixels you want -- this will apply the FOREGROUND color by default, but in Photoshop you'll have a choice.
But...only use a border if you're sure it will enhance and not detract from your photo; if in doubt, leave it out. It will be the RARE person at DPC who comments "your photo was OK, but it would have been stunning with a border."
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