Frame or not to frame

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Don Kuykendall_RIP

RIP :(
carguy said:
I like this one also. Just enough to separate the image from the white background, but not so much that it distracts.

I like the look, I'm just too lazy :)
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Really is not trouble. Only takes a couple of clicks and the nice thing is that it will make the border you have preset, resize it to the one you have set for default. Mine it set for 1000 on the long side and then it will save it in at preset folder. I have a folder on my desktop as default and that is where all the ones for upload to Facebook and Nikonites are stored. Once I upload them I move them into a sub-folder called uploaded. The entire process is faster than just saving them.
 
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Eyelight

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Don Kuykendall said:
Really is not trouble. Only takes a couple of clicks and the nice thing is that it will make the border you have preset, resize it to the one you have set for default. Mine it set for 1000 on the long side and then it will save it in at preset folder. I have a folder on my desktop as default and that is where all the ones for upload to Facebook and Nikonites are stored. Once I upload them I move them into a sub-folder called uploaded. The entire process is faster than just saving them.
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I missed it if you said what program you use.
 
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Carroll

Senior Member
WHO IS WALKING WHO?
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Here is how I made the frame:

A good neighbor walks her dog almost every evening, and her cat just follows along, as they walk. It is remarkable to watch. Thought I would practice doing a Drop Shadow frame with it.

This is how I did a Drop Shadow frame in PS CC.

(I have a "Layers Window" open on the right side of my PS workspace.)

1. Open image in PS, and right click on the Background Layer, and duplicate this layer. PS will put the duplicate layer (Background Copy) right above the Background layer.

2. Since the Background Copy is now "Highlighted" and active, left click on the original Background Layer, to activate it. You can re-size this image file now, if you wish, to your desired future file upload size.

3. Now, with the Background layer activated, add some white (or color of your choice) canvas space around the image, (Image-Canvas Size) so that when you make the Drop Shadow frame, it will show up nicely. (I used 8% of pixel width as the size to add to the width and the height) It was 96 pixels for my additional space, yours may vary.

4. Now, activate the Background Copy layer, by left clicking on it, so that it will be "Highlighted)

5. From the menu at the top of the workspace, click on Layer, Layer Style, and then Drop Shadow. You will get a pop out menu.

6. In the Drop Shadow Structure, I chose for this image, Normal Blend, 50% opacity, 130 degree angle, Distance 15, Spread 27, Size 27. I did not change anything else. Click OK, to accept it.

7. Now click again on the Background Layer, and save it.

As you choose the different settings, you will see changes taking place in your image frame....just play with the settings to see what they do, and make your own version of it.

There are LOTS of options...you could also set your choice of settings as a default in Drop Shadow Structure, or probably create an Action to do this for you each time.

I know this seems like a lot to do, but it goes much faster than you can describe it, and puts you in total control of what happens...or doesn't.

I am sure there are faster and better ways, this is just how I did it. I hope this is understandable...not easy to describe this stuff! LOL
 
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Don Kuykendall_RIP

RIP :(
Ozarkite said:
WHO IS WALKING WHO?
View attachment 145932

Here is how I made the frame:

A good neighbor walks her dog almost every evening, and her cat just follows along, as they walk. It is remarkable to watch. Thought I would practice doing a Drop Shadow frame with it.

This is how I did a Drop Shadow frame in PS CC.

(I have a "Layers Window" open on the right side of my PS workspace.)

1. Open image in PS, and right click on the Background Layer, and duplicate this layer. PS will put the duplicate layer (Background Copy) right above the Background layer.

2. Since the Background Copy is now "Highlighted" and active, left click on the original Background Layer, to activate it. You can re-size this image file now, if you wish, to your desired future file upload size.

3. Now, with the Background layer activated, add some white (or color of your choice) canvas space around the image, (Image-Canvas Size) so that when you make the Drop Shadow frame, it will show up nicely. (I used 8% of pixel width as the size to add to the width and the height) It was 96 pixels for my additional space, yours may vary.

4. Now, activate the Background Copy layer, by left clicking on it, so that it will be "Highlighted)

5. From the menu at the top of the workspace, click on Layer, Layer Style, and then Drop Shadow. You will get a pop out menu.

6. In the Drop Shadow Structure, I chose for this image, Normal Blend, 50% opacity, 130 degree angle, Distance 15, Spread 27, Size 27. I did not change anything else. Click OK, to accept it.

7. Now click again on the Background Layer, and save it.

As you choose the different settings, you will see changes taking place in your image frame....just play with the settings to see what they do, and make your own version of it.

There are LOTS of options...you could also set your choice of settings as a default in Drop Shadow Structure, or probably create an Action to do this for you each time.

I know this seems like a lot to do, but it goes much faster than you can describe it, and puts you in total control of what happens...or doesn't.

I am sure there are faster and better ways, this is just how I did it. I hope this is understandable...not easy to describe this stuff! LOL
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The link that was given earlier is the same one I use. It is just a script that does this all in a click. Same procedures but just totally automated and it includes a couple of extra things they just make it better. If you can install a script in photoshop you really need to try this. And it is free.
 
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Carroll

Senior Member
Downloaded FrameShop....easy install...even easier to use...I like it! Thanks, Michael, for the link...

Here is a treat for you and your family...use your magic 3-D printer...you will love the taste! LOL

Mrs. Ozarkite's Snack Mix
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Michael J.

Senior Member
Many friends saw my photos and they told me that the shadow dropped looks great. So I will keep on this until I get some new ideas for presentation on the web.

Thanks everyone for your input. That's is what a photo community is all about. Sharing ideas, helping to improve and last but not least "Saying Thank you as well".
 
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dennybeall

Senior Member
I like the photos without the frame but with the drop shadow. That, to me, simulates what the picture without a frame would look like hanging on the wall.
 
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