Photoshop 6, Help!!!!!5x7 prints aren't 5x7

[franzhaus]

When I open a photo in photoshop 6 and go thru all of the adjustments that I need for an 8x10 or5x7 and go to automate to make 2-5x7 prints, the prints come out at 5x6.5, I have to take the original and "resize it to an 5x7 then go to automate, to make 2-5x7 prints that are full 5x7 prints, why won't p.S. 6 make a full 5x7 in automate

 

[Tom May]

Gary,

Ironically, we came across this same problem in the Sony Forum trying to figure out the stuff in Photoshop Elements. The've got a margin figured in of a half inch.

In your Photoshop folder, open the Presets folder and inside of that is a Layout folder. Open the Layout folder. A readme.text file to explain how to make additional Print Packages is inside, as well as the text files for each of the print packages. Once you look at it its pretty self explanatory.

We've been trying to figure out how to make 2 different 5 X 7 prints on a page. So far, no lluck.

Tom

When I open a photo in photoshop 6 and go thru all of the
adjustments that I need for an 8x10 or5x7 and go to automate to
make 2-5x7 prints, the prints come out at 5x6.5, I have to take the
original and "resize it to an 5x7 then go to automate, to make
2-5x7 prints that are full 5x7 prints, why won't p.S. 6 make a full
5x7 in automate

 

[Brian Mackey]

hey guys!

Resize the image to 5x7 and it comes out the odd size, thats okay now you need to change the canvas size to 5X7 and BAM!

Ironically, we came across this same problem in the Sony Forum
trying to figure out the stuff in Photoshop Elements. The've got a
margin figured in of a half inch.

In your Photoshop folder, open the Presets folder and inside of
that is a Layout folder. Open the Layout folder. A readme.text file
to explain how to make additional Print Packages is inside, as well
as the text files for each of the print packages. Once you look at
it its pretty self explanatory.

We've been trying to figure out how to make 2 different 5 X 7
prints on a page. So far, no lluck.

Tom

When I open a photo in photoshop 6 and go thru all of the
adjustments that I need for an 8x10 or5x7 and go to automate to
make 2-5x7 prints, the prints come out at 5x6.5, I have to take the
original and "resize it to an 5x7 then go to automate, to make
2-5x7 prints that are full 5x7 prints, why won't p.S. 6 make a full
5x7 in automate

 

[Brian Mackey]

Forgot to mention do the above 2 steps BEFORE you go into the automate!

Resize the image to 5x7 and it comes out the odd size, thats okay
now you need to change the canvas size to 5X7 and BAM!

Ironically, we came across this same problem in the Sony Forum
trying to figure out the stuff in Photoshop Elements. The've got a
margin figured in of a half inch.

In your Photoshop folder, open the Presets folder and inside of
that is a Layout folder. Open the Layout folder. A readme.text file
to explain how to make additional Print Packages is inside, as well
as the text files for each of the print packages. Once you look at
it its pretty self explanatory.

We've been trying to figure out how to make 2 different 5 X 7
prints on a page. So far, no lluck.

Tom

When I open a photo in photoshop 6 and go thru all of the
adjustments that I need for an 8x10 or5x7 and go to automate to
make 2-5x7 prints, the prints come out at 5x6.5, I have to take the
original and "resize it to an 5x7 then go to automate, to make
2-5x7 prints that are full 5x7 prints, why won't p.S. 6 make a full
5x7 in automate

 

[JK Jordan]

We've been trying to figure out how to make 2 different 5 X 7
prints on a page. So far, no lluck.

In case you are interested, this is the method I use with Photoshop to quickly print different images on the same page.

I sat down one day and made up a bunch of templates, for example, to print two 5x7s, four 4x5s, etc.

Each template has two layers - an empty background (slight grey, just to make it easy to see), and an overlay of pure white with transprent holes cut into it of the exact size desired. The template file is sized to fit the desired paper and set to the desired printing resolution.

I open each picture to print, flatten if necessary, then drag from the layer palette and drop directly on the template window. Reposition the layer in the palette (if necessary) so it is beneath the window in the white "frame", and use the Edit/Transform/Scale command to resize to fit the hole and position the image in the frame. (Hold down the shift key while dragging a corner to keep the proportions of the image correct). BTW, the scale transformation uses Bicubic interpolation by default.

The nice thing about this method is you can resize the image to fit and "crop" and position all in one step. Hit enter to finish the resize and repeat with the next image. If fitting the image in the window causes an overlap of the image below it in the layer stack, I select the excess with a quick rectangular selection and press Backspace to trim. It's also real quick to slap a Levels adjustment layer on just one image if I see it needs it when adjacent to the others on the page. I usuallly flatten and save the composite page so I can quickly reprint later if needed.

If this sounds like a lot of trouble, it's not. The whole process is far quicker to do than to read about. I use a few actions to make it even quicker.

BTW, when making a new template, I use the "Fixed size" option in the rectangular selection parameters to set the exact size of the hole to cut into the frame, drag the rectangle to snap to some guides, then press Backspace to erase the hole.

I have templates for 2, 3, and four images of various sizes, including some at 4.5x6 which is the exact aspect ratio of my digital camera (Olympus E-10) to print without cropping. With carefully positioned borders, this is also a nice way to compose two complimentary pictures into a single 8x10, ready for framing.

Sorry if this is not what you had in mind or if you already know all of this, but someone else may be interested. This is by no means an automatic process, but it's very quick, ultimately flexible, and free.

JKJ

 

[Pete Biro]

I found sizing much easier in Corel Draw... just import the images into a frame that is 5x7 and there you go.

 

[Brian Mackey]

Tom have you tried the forum on Adobes website?

Ironically, we came across this same problem in the Sony Forum
trying to figure out the stuff in Photoshop Elements. The've got a
margin figured in of a half inch.

In your Photoshop folder, open the Presets folder and inside of
that is a Layout folder. Open the Layout folder. A readme.text file
to explain how to make additional Print Packages is inside, as well
as the text files for each of the print packages. Once you look at
it its pretty self explanatory.

We've been trying to figure out how to make 2 different 5 X 7
prints on a page. So far, no lluck.

Tom

When I open a photo in photoshop 6 and go thru all of the
adjustments that I need for an 8x10 or5x7 and go to automate to
make 2-5x7 prints, the prints come out at 5x6.5, I have to take the
original and "resize it to an 5x7 then go to automate, to make
2-5x7 prints that are full 5x7 prints, why won't p.S. 6 make a full
5x7 in automate

 

[Brian Mackey]

Thanks Pete!

I found sizing much easier in Corel Draw... just import the images
into a frame that is 5x7 and there you go.

 

[Tom May]

Brian,

I left a message last night. I don't find that's its a problem for myself as I prefer larger print sizes anyway, and have other software, but it's one of those missing features that seems to aggravate people. Amazing how much traffic in the last couple of days regarding Photoshop and Elements. Like a dam burst.

Tom

Ironically, we came across this same problem in the Sony Forum
trying to figure out the stuff in Photoshop Elements. The've got a
margin figured in of a half inch.

In your Photoshop folder, open the Presets folder and inside of
that is a Layout folder. Open the Layout folder. A readme.text file
to explain how to make additional Print Packages is inside, as well
as the text files for each of the print packages. Once you look at
it its pretty self explanatory.

We've been trying to figure out how to make 2 different 5 X 7
prints on a page. So far, no lluck.

Tom

When I open a photo in photoshop 6 and go thru all of the
adjustments that I need for an 8x10 or5x7 and go to automate to
make 2-5x7 prints, the prints come out at 5x6.5, I have to take the
original and "resize it to an 5x7 then go to automate, to make
2-5x7 prints that are full 5x7 prints, why won't p.S. 6 make a full
5x7 in automate

 

[Tom May]

JKL,

I copied the procedure. I like the idea of it. I'm not in that big a hurry to print anything anyway. I'll give it a try.

I hope that I'm not imposing, but from what I've read, everyone seems to be very pleased with the E-10. Do you edit RAW files in Photoshop, and if so, have you noticed any advantages or shortcomings?

Tom

We've been trying to figure out how to make 2 different 5 X 7
prints on a page. So far, no lluck.

In case you are interested, this is the method I use with Photoshop
to quickly print different images on the same page.

I sat down one day and made up a bunch of templates, for example,
to print two 5x7s, four 4x5s, etc.

Each template has two layers - an empty background (slight grey,
just to make it easy to see), and an overlay of pure white with
transprent holes cut into it of the exact size desired. The
template file is sized to fit the desired paper and set to the
desired printing resolution.

I open each picture to print, flatten if necessary, then drag from
the layer palette and drop directly on the template window.
Reposition the layer in the palette (if necessary) so it is beneath
the window in the white "frame", and use the Edit/Transform/Scale
command to resize to fit the hole and position the image in the
frame. (Hold down the shift key while dragging a corner to keep
the proportions of the image correct). BTW, the scale
transformation uses Bicubic interpolation by default.

The nice thing about this method is you can resize the image to fit
and "crop" and position all in one step. Hit enter to finish the
resize and repeat with the next image. If fitting the image in the
window causes an overlap of the image below it in the layer stack,
I select the excess with a quick rectangular selection and press
Backspace to trim. It's also real quick to slap a Levels
adjustment layer on just one image if I see it needs it when
adjacent to the others on the page. I usuallly flatten and save
the composite page so I can quickly reprint later if needed.

If this sounds like a lot of trouble, it's not. The whole process
is far quicker to do than to read about. I use a few actions to
make it even quicker.

BTW, when making a new template, I use the "Fixed size" option in
the rectangular selection parameters to set the exact size of the
hole to cut into the frame, drag the rectangle to snap to some
guides, then press Backspace to erase the hole.

I have templates for 2, 3, and four images of various sizes,
including some at 4.5x6 which is the exact aspect ratio of my
digital camera (Olympus E-10) to print without cropping. With
carefully positioned borders, this is also a nice way to compose
two complimentary pictures into a single 8x10, ready for framing.

Sorry if this is not what you had in mind or if you already know
all of this, but someone else may be interested. This is by no
means an automatic process, but it's very quick, ultimately
flexible, and free.

JKJ

 

[Brian Mackey]

I hear ya, I use Qimage for the 2 different images on one page... I also posted in the forum your question so we will see what happens..

I left a message last night. I don't find that's its a problem for
myself as I prefer larger print sizes anyway, and have other
software, but it's one of those missing features that seems to
aggravate people. Amazing how much traffic in the last couple of
days regarding Photoshop and Elements. Like a dam burst.

Tom

Ironically, we came across this same problem in the Sony Forum
trying to figure out the stuff in Photoshop Elements. The've got a
margin figured in of a half inch.

In your Photoshop folder, open the Presets folder and inside of
that is a Layout folder. Open the Layout folder. A readme.text file
to explain how to make additional Print Packages is inside, as well
as the text files for each of the print packages. Once you look at
it its pretty self explanatory.

We've been trying to figure out how to make 2 different 5 X 7
prints on a page. So far, no lluck.

Tom

When I open a photo in photoshop 6 and go thru all of the
adjustments that I need for an 8x10 or5x7 and go to automate to
make 2-5x7 prints, the prints come out at 5x6.5, I have to take the
original and "resize it to an 5x7 then go to automate, to make
2-5x7 prints that are full 5x7 prints, why won't p.S. 6 make a full
5x7 in automate

 

[JK Jordan]

I hope that I'm not imposing, but from what I've read, everyone
seems to be very pleased with the E-10. Do you edit RAW files in
Photoshop, and if so, have you noticed any advantages or
shortcomings?

I am very pleased with the E-10. This is my third digital camera (and I have 30+ years of experience with 35mm, 2-1/4, and 4x5) and it is the camera I've been waiting for. Coupled with the Epson 1280, I suspect I'll never send film off again or mix another drop of darkroom chemicals. A few things could be improved on the camera, but last time I checked, nothing in this world is perfect. [g]

I don't use RAW - they are too big for me and there are limitations in handling and viewing with the camera. I find that the variety of JPEG compression modes available at the touch of a dial (as well as the uncompressed TIFF option) do everything I need. I use the E-10 with a couple of 128 meg CF cards.

JKJ

 

[Tom May]

JKJ

Thanks for your response. Believe it or not, the local Best Buy had one here (Reno), so it's not too difficult to get my hands on one. I'll probably try and find a PDF of the manual to download so I know what I'm looking at. I'd been interested in one, but I suspect that Olympus isn't but a few months from an update, so I'll probably wait for a few months.

As if I had the money now!

Thanks again

Tom

I hope that I'm not imposing, but from what I've read, everyone
seems to be very pleased with the E-10. Do you edit RAW files in
Photoshop, and if so, have you noticed any advantages or
shortcomings?

I am very pleased with the E-10. This is my third digital camera
(and I have 30+ years of experience with 35mm, 2-1/4, and 4x5) and
it is the camera I've been waiting for. Coupled with the Epson
1280, I suspect I'll never send film off again or mix another drop
of darkroom chemicals. A few things could be improved on the
camera, but last time I checked, nothing in this world is perfect.
[g]

I don't use RAW - they are too big for me and there are limitations
in handling and viewing with the camera. I find that the variety
of JPEG compression modes available at the touch of a dial (as well
as the uncompressed TIFF option) do everything I need. I use the
E-10 with a couple of 128 meg CF cards.

JKJ

 

[BillDrew]

I think the root problem is that you have to crop to get a 5x7 or 8x10 image. Most digicams have a 4/3 aspect ratio, e.g., 2048x1536. If you make an image that is 7" long, it will be 5.25" wide; 5" wide will be 6.6666" long; 8" wide will be 10.6666" long.

Do you really want software that decides what to cut off without giving you the chance to override the choice?

When I open a photo in photoshop 6 and go thru all of the
adjustments that I need for an 8x10 or5x7 and go to automate to
make 2-5x7 prints, the prints come out at 5x6.5, I have to take the
original and "resize it to an 5x7 then go to automate, to make
2-5x7 prints that are full 5x7 prints, why won't p.S. 6 make a full
5x7 in automate

 

[Brian Mackey]

What software are you talking about that does not give you the choice?

Do you really want software that decides what to cut off without
giving you the chance to override the choice?

When I open a photo in photoshop 6 and go thru all of the
adjustments that I need for an 8x10 or5x7 and go to automate to
make 2-5x7 prints, the prints come out at 5x6.5, I have to take the
original and "resize it to an 5x7 then go to automate, to make
2-5x7 prints that are full 5x7 prints, why won't p.S. 6 make a full
5x7 in automate