Action To Create 3:2 Aspect Ratio?

M
Posted By
Mardon
Jan 9, 2008
Views
308
Replies
3
Status
Closed
I want to create an Action that will begin with an image of any random aspect ratio and create an image of 3:2 aspect ratio by increasing the canvas size in the appropriate direction. I want to produce an image that has the entire, undistorted original flanked by blank areas on the right and left (or top and bottom). The idea here is that I have a lot of photo scans of random aspect ratios and I want to get 4" x 6" prints made that contain all of the original image. Can anyone explain how to create such an action or point me to a tutorial? I’m using CS3 Extended.
Related Tags
action aspect create

How to Improve Photoshop Performance

Learn how to optimize Photoshop for maximum speed, troubleshoot common issues, and keep your projects organized so that you can work faster than ever before!

TK
Toobi-Won Kenobi
Jan 9, 2008
"Mardon" wrote in message
I want to create an Action that will begin with an image of any random aspect ratio and create an image of 3:2 aspect ratio by increasing the canvas size in the appropriate direction. I want to produce an image that has the entire, undistorted original flanked by blank areas on the right and left (or top and bottom). The idea here is that I have a lot of photo scans of random aspect ratios and I want to get 4" x 6" prints made that contain all of the original image. Can anyone explain how to create such an action or point me to a tutorial? I’m using CS3 Extended.
M
This sounds to sort of thing that would need a script to do it properly. Try adobe.photoshop.scripting or even better in the Adobeforums PS scripting forum at http://www.adobeforums.com/webx?13@@.3bbf2765

TWK
M
Mardon
Jan 9, 2008
"Toobi-Won Kenobi" <Toobi-won > wrote:

M
This sounds to sort of thing that would need a script to do it properly. Try adobe.photoshop.scripting or even better in the Adobeforums PS scripting forum at
http://www.adobeforums.com/webx?13@@.3bbf2765

TWK

Thanks TWK! I posted to the Adobe Scripts forum as you suggested and was directed to a public script that does exactly what I want. I already have it installed into my CS3 Scripts menu and it’s working fine. If interested, it’s Rags Gardner’s Script which can be downloade here:

http://www.rags-int-inc.com/PhotoTechStuff/PscsScripts/
TK
Toobi-Won Kenobi
Jan 9, 2008
"Mardon" wrote in message
"Toobi-Won Kenobi" <Toobi-won > wrote:

M
This sounds to sort of thing that would need a script to do it properly. Try adobe.photoshop.scripting or even better in the Adobeforums PS scripting forum at
http://www.adobeforums.com/webx?13@@.3bbf2765

TWK

Thanks TWK! I posted to the Adobe Scripts forum as you suggested and was directed to a public script that does exactly what I want. I already have it installed into my CS3 Scripts menu and it’s working fine. If interested, it’s Rags Gardner’s Script which can be downloade here:
http://www.rags-int-inc.com/PhotoTechStuff/PscsScripts/

M,

Glad to help, thanks for the link.

Regards

TWK

How to Master Sharpening in Photoshop

Give your photos a professional finish with sharpening in Photoshop. Learn to enhance details, create contrast, and prepare your images for print, web, and social media.

Related Discussion Topics

Nice and short text about related topics in discussion sections