Another Matting Idea

Dave Jaseck · Sep 9, 2002

Mistral, not sure where I got it from, could have been part of Microsoft Publisher which I have. I think it's a pretty common font....Dave

Dennis D said:
Dave Jaseck said:

Since I try to develope my pictures for eventual framing and
display, I've been trying to come up with a standard, simple,
elegant way to show off the pictures. Finally got to something
that satisfies and will allows me to create a feeling of "sameness"
or that of a collection. By choosing a neutral color that will go
well with almost any picture or your style, pre making the backing
and adding you sig and saving it for future uses, all you have to
do is drop your picture on as a layer, add a drop shadow and your
done. I try to stay with standard sizes (5X7 on 8X10, etc.) cause
I buy really cheap black plastic frames. Here's a sample, which
matches the apples in another post regarding softning....Dave

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Dennis D

Dennis D · Sep 9, 2002

Thank you!
Dennis D

Dave Jaseck said:
Dennis D said:

Dave Jaseck said:

Since I try to develope my pictures for eventual framing and
display, I've been trying to come up with a standard, simple,
elegant way to show off the pictures. Finally got to something
that satisfies and will allows me to create a feeling of "sameness"
or that of a collection. By choosing a neutral color that will go
well with almost any picture or your style, pre making the backing
and adding you sig and saving it for future uses, all you have to
do is drop your picture on as a layer, add a drop shadow and your
done. I try to stay with standard sizes (5X7 on 8X10, etc.) cause
I buy really cheap black plastic frames. Here's a sample, which
matches the apples in another post regarding softning....Dave

Click to expand...

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Dennis D

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Dennis D

Paul29407 · Sep 9, 2002

Now why didn't we all think of that !!

Thanks,

Paul

Jody · Sep 9, 2002

Thanks again Dave
What settings for drop shadow?
How would you set this up to batch a set of photos?

Paul said:
Now why didn't we all think of that !!

Thanks,

Paul

EJN · Sep 10, 2002

Dennis D said:
Thank you!
Dennis D

Dennis -

Whilst you're looking, keep an eye open for EUCLAIR too. Quite a nice one, clear and just that bit out-of-the-ordinary. Also not TOO difficult to get although you may well have to look at a number of sites - it's notTHAT popuplar.

EJN

Earl32928 · Sep 10, 2002

Jody said:
Paul said:

Now why didn't we all think of that !!

Thanks,

Paul

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Dave...where do you purchase the "cheap black frames", and if you don't mind,how much do they cost? TIA
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Earl

EJN · Sep 10, 2002

EJN said:
Dennis D said:

Thank you!
Dennis D

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Dennis -

Whilst you're looking, keep an eye open for EUCLAIR too. Quite a
nice one, clear and just that bit out-of-the-ordinary. Also not TOO
difficult to get although you may well have to look at a number of
sites - it's notTHAT popuplar.

EJN

Here to find MISTRAL - scroll right down to the bottom

EJN
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EJN

Dave Jaseck · Sep 10, 2002

I use on a picture that is 240 ppi (my final print size), the drop shadow settings of 60 -0-60...Dave

Jody said:
Paul said:

Now why didn't we all think of that !!

Thanks,

Paul

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Dave Jaseck · Sep 10, 2002

I live and Michigan and know that Meijers stores carry them as does Wahlgreens drug stores. They are made by MCS Industries, Easton PA. they come in 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 8.5x11, 11X14 and even larger sizes. I can't remember the actual prices but I can hardly buy the glass for what I pay for the frame and glass from them. Appearance wise, you end up with a very thin black frame around the picture. Hope this helps...Dave

Earl said:
Jody said:

Paul said:

Now why didn't we all think of that !!

Thanks,

Paul

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Dave...where do you purchase the "cheap black frames", and if you
don't mind,how much do they cost? TIA
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Earl

joe filer · Sep 10, 2002

I really enjoy the ideas presented in this forum. The burlap texture and imbossed "signature" really look good. I used this as an exercise to develop matte template of my own. I obviously still have a lot to learn to refine bevel cut illusion and creating action which can be used for any print size and landscape/portrait orientation.
These were the goals in mind:

1. Double-matte template design. This one was created for 11x14 horizontal frame at 240dpi. The final print can be used "as is" with simulated double matte, or preferably a real matte board can be cut to cover the outside "printed" matte board and separate the print from the frame glass.

2. My matte template is created and saved in neutral grays with the two "bevel cuts" reverse selected. I can then quickly adjust the color to complement the photograph, without affecting the shadow colors of the bevels.

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Joe Filer
http://www.pbase.com/filer

Toad · Sep 10, 2002

Very nice Joe. Do you have an action that you can post for this effect?

I particularly like how you have matched the matte color to highlight the barn color.

Best
T

joe filer said:
I really enjoy the ideas presented in this forum. The burlap
texture and imbossed "signature" really look good. I used this as
an exercise to develop matte template of my own. I obviously still
have a lot to learn to refine bevel cut illusion and creating
action which can be used for any print size and landscape/portrait
orientation.
These were the goals in mind:
1. Double-matte template design. This one was created for 11x14
horizontal frame at 240dpi. The final print can be used "as is"
with simulated double matte, or preferably a real matte board can
be cut to cover the outside "printed" matte board and separate the
print from the frame glass.
2. My matte template is created and saved in neutral grays with
the two "bevel cuts" reverse selected. I can then quickly adjust
the color to complement the photograph, without affecting the
shadow colors of the bevels.
Joe Filer
http://www.pbase.com/filer

cal516 · Sep 10, 2002

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... Cal
Severna Park, Maryland
(pbase supporter)

Dave Jaseck · Sep 10, 2002

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1006&message=3104324

Toad said:
I particularly like how you have matched the matte color to
highlight the barn color.

Best
T

joe filer said:

I really enjoy the ideas presented in this forum. The burlap
texture and imbossed "signature" really look good. I used this as
an exercise to develop matte template of my own. I obviously still
have a lot to learn to refine bevel cut illusion and creating
action which can be used for any print size and landscape/portrait
orientation.
These were the goals in mind:
1. Double-matte template design. This one was created for 11x14
horizontal frame at 240dpi. The final print can be used "as is"
with simulated double matte, or preferably a real matte board can
be cut to cover the outside "printed" matte board and separate the
print from the frame glass.
2. My matte template is created and saved in neutral grays with
the two "bevel cuts" reverse selected. I can then quickly adjust
the color to complement the photograph, without affecting the
shadow colors of the bevels.
Joe Filer
http://www.pbase.com/filer

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Dennis D · Sep 10, 2002

Thanks EJN, I didn't see an address with this post, did you mean to post an address?
Thanks,
Dennis D

EJN said:
EJN said:

Dennis D said:

Thank you!
Dennis D

Click to expand...

Dennis -

Whilst you're looking, keep an eye open for EUCLAIR too. Quite a
nice one, clear and just that bit out-of-the-ordinary. Also not TOO
difficult to get although you may well have to look at a number of
sites - it's notTHAT popuplar.

EJN

Click to expand...

Here to find MISTRAL - scroll right down to the bottom

EJN
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EJN

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Dennis D

EJN · Sep 10, 2002

Dennis D said:
Thanks EJN, I didn't see an address with this post, did you mean to
post an address?
Thanks,
Dennis D

Dennis -

Oh my gosh - BIG red face. Just came to pick up this to copy/paste into an e-mail to a friend and saw it missing !!! VERY sorry ...
http://wind.prohosting.com/guildos/media.htm

EJN

RonHrl · Sep 10, 2002

Walgreens does sell them. On sale, an 8x10 is $2.50.
And Dave, thank you so much for your contribution; I've already used it twice.

Ron

Dave Jaseck said:
Earl said:

Jody said:

Paul said:

Now why didn't we all think of that !!

Thanks,

Paul

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Dave...where do you purchase the "cheap black frames", and if you
don't mind,how much do they cost? TIA
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Earl

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Lynn C · Sep 10, 2002

ditto - much appreciated

Dennis D · Sep 10, 2002

No problem at all, I have that happen to me all the time! Thanks for the address and the font.
Dennis D

EJN said:
Dennis D said:

Thanks EJN, I didn't see an address with this post, did you mean to
post an address?
Thanks,
Dennis D

Click to expand...

Dennis -
Oh my gosh - BIG red face. Just came to pick up this to copy/paste
into an e-mail to a friend and saw it missing !!! VERY sorry ...
http://wind.prohosting.com/guildos/media.htm

EJN

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Dennis D

Isabel Cutler62850 · Sep 12, 2002

I really love this classy treatment!

The directions below are great for creating the text and pasting the image, but I can't figure out how you got the drop shadow added. Can you explain?
TIA.
Isabel

Dave Jaseck said:
rjcollins said:

Dave Jaseck said:

Since I try to develope my pictures for eventual framing and
display, I've been trying to come up with a standard, simple,
elegant way to show off the pictures. Finally got to something
that satisfies and will allows me to create a feeling of "sameness"
or that of a collection. By choosing a neutral color that will go
well with almost any picture or your style, pre making the backing
and adding you sig and saving it for future uses, all you have to
do is drop your picture on as a layer, add a drop shadow and your
done. I try to stay with standard sizes (5X7 on 8X10, etc.) cause
I buy really cheap black plastic frames. Here's a sample, which
matches the apples in another post regarding softning....Dave

Click to expand...

May I ask how did make the backing.

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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipets/?yguid=11497599

Isabel Cutler62850 · Sep 12, 2002

So much to learn about Photoshop! Why did I start so late in life........arghhhhhhhh! Had to select the pasted picture and apply a Drop Shadow LAYER STYLE! Haven't used layer styles very much...whole new world!
Thanks for this beautiful treatment!
Isabel

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipets/?yguid=11497599

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