How is this done?

PB
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Paul Burdett
Jan 30, 2006
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Hi all,
Could someone please explain how to achieve the shadow effect in the frame around the following photo:
http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/DRebelPix/nfpicturepro/albums /userpics/10001/35L-1D-FallColoursF.jpg

I know how to do the basic frame using canvas size additions. I also CtrJ each section of the frame tp put it on its own layer (I’m assuming one needs to do this) but I can only seem to apply the inner shadow or drop shadow to the second innermost black border…hope this makes sense. I know it’s a fairly common type of frame but I’d still like to be able to do it. If someone could help with the steps I’s appreciate it.
Cheers,
Paul

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Kingdom
Jan 30, 2006
"Paul Burdett" wrote in
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http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/DRebelPix/nfpicturepro/albums /userpics/1 0001/35L-1D-FallColoursF.jpg

This was done with a plugin but to do it yourself cut the frame, put it on two layers then drop shadow them and merge visable


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jaSPAMc
Jan 30, 2006
On Mon, 30 Jan 2006 14:30:55 GMT, Kingdom found
these unused words floating about:

24 hours in a day … 24 beers in a case … coincidence?

Only if your IQ is also 24.
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Fungusamungus
Jan 30, 2006
"Paul Burdett" wrote in message
|
| Hi all,
| Could someone please explain how to achieve the shadow effect in the frame | around the following photo:
|
http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/DRebelPix/nfpicturepro/albums /userpics/10001/35L-1D-FallColoursF.jpg
|
| I know how to do the basic frame using canvas size additions. I also CtrJ | each section of the frame tp put it on its own layer (I’m assuming one needs
| to do this) but I can only seem to apply the inner shadow or drop shadow to
| the second innermost black border…hope this makes sense. I know it’s a | fairly common type of frame but I’d still like to be able to do it. If | someone could help with the steps I’s appreciate it.
| Cheers,
| Paul
|
|

As Kingdom stated, layers are your key. There are plenty of ways to accomplish this effect, but none will work unless your frame (by itself) is on the topmost layer. Then you can use the drop shadow plugin, or you can make a selection of the frame layer (control+click on PC), create a new layer below it, fill the selection with black (it will not be seeable yet), then click the move tool (the arrow with the symbol next to it, upper right corner of your tools pallette), and move the box you created until it sits where your shadow is going to be. Then apply a guassian blur to the layer, until you get the fade out you want.

The rest of the image should be on layers beneath the frame and it’s shadow.
PB
Paul Burdett
Jan 31, 2006
Thank you all…your advice is appreciated.
Paul

"fungusamungus" wrote in message
"Paul Burdett" wrote in message
|
| Hi all,
| Could someone please explain how to achieve the shadow effect in the frame
| around the following photo:
|
http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/DRebelPix/nfpicturepro/albums /userpics/10001/35L-1D-FallColoursF.jpg
|
| I know how to do the basic frame using canvas size additions. I also CtrJ
| each section of the frame tp put it on its own layer (I’m assuming one needs
| to do this) but I can only seem to apply the inner shadow or drop shadow to
| the second innermost black border…hope this makes sense. I know it’s a | fairly common type of frame but I’d still like to be able to do it. If | someone could help with the steps I’s appreciate it.
| Cheers,
| Paul
|
|

As Kingdom stated, layers are your key. There are plenty of ways to accomplish this effect, but none will work unless your frame (by itself) is
on the topmost layer. Then you can use the drop shadow plugin, or you can make a selection of the frame layer (control+click on PC), create a new layer below it, fill the selection with black (it will not be seeable yet),
then click the move tool (the arrow with the symbol next to it, upper right
corner of your tools pallette), and move the box you created until it sits where your shadow is going to be. Then apply a guassian blur to the layer, until you get the fade out you want.

The rest of the image should be on layers beneath the frame and it’s shadow.

HL
Harry Limey
Jan 31, 2006
"Paul Burdett" wrote in message
Hi all,
Could someone please explain how to achieve the shadow effect in the frame around the following photo:
http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/DRebelPix/nfpicturepro/albums /userpics/10001/35L-1D-FallColoursF.jpg

I know how to do the basic frame using canvas size additions. I also CtrJ each section of the frame tp put it on its own layer (I’m assuming one needs to do this) but I can only seem to apply the inner shadow or drop shadow to the second innermost black border…hope this makes sense. I know it’s a fairly common type of frame but I’d still like to be able to do it. If someone could help with the steps I’s appreciate it. Cheers,
Paul
Hi Paul
Two things!!
1st – try Adobe exchange!! there are some actions you can download for free that put frames and mattes round images! – you need to experiment to find any suitable for your use, but with actions the downloads are insignificant!!
2nd – If you post to two groups, it is a good idea to link the posts (put both addresses in the address bar) then everyone can see all the replies!!
PB
Paul Burdett
Jan 31, 2006
"Harry Limey" <harrylimey(at)Lycos.co.uk> wrote in message
"Paul Burdett" wrote in message
Hi all,
Could someone please explain how to achieve the shadow effect in the frame around the following photo:
http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/DRebelPix/nfpicturepro/albums /userpics/10001/35L-1D-FallColoursF.jpg

I know how to do the basic frame using canvas size additions. I also CtrJ each section of the frame tp put it on its own layer (I’m assuming one needs to do this) but I can only seem to apply the inner shadow or drop shadow to the second innermost black border…hope this makes sense. I know it’s a fairly common type of frame but I’d still like to be able to do it. If someone could help with the steps I’s appreciate it. Cheers,
Paul
Hi Paul
Two things!!
1st – try Adobe exchange!! there are some actions you can download for free that put frames and mattes round images! – you need to experiment to find any suitable for your use, but with actions the downloads are insignificant!!
2nd – If you post to two groups, it is a good idea to link the posts (put both addresses in the address bar) then everyone can see all the replies!!

Thank you..will do.
K
Kingdom
Jan 31, 2006

J. A. Mc. wrote in
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On Mon, 30 Jan 2006 14:30:55 GMT, Kingdom
found these unused words floating about:

24 hours in a day … 24 beers in a case … coincidence?

Only if your IQ is also 24.

You only see it that way if your born with your funny bone in your arse!


24 hours in a day … 24 beers in a case … coincidence?

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