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Post by cats4jan on Jul 29, 2016 17:14:42 GMT
Sepiana - using two colors really help one visualize how mitering works. Thanks for the screenshots.
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Post by Wendy on Aug 9, 2016 19:08:51 GMT
One more question: Is there an easy way to make sure you are getting a good tight triangle? I've done a couple more, but sometimes I miss an edge or inner corner, without realizing it until it's too late.
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Post by Sepiana on Aug 9, 2016 19:59:59 GMT
Try zooming in as much as possible. Sometimes it helps if you turn on the Grid. |
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Post by Wendy on Aug 9, 2016 20:54:54 GMT
Good suggestions, Sepiana.
I did end up zooming in, and it seemed to help, especially since my most recent frame was rather dark and the edges were hard to see; but I hadn't thought of the grid. I'll try that next time!
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Post by Sepiana on Aug 9, 2016 21:55:58 GMT
Wendy, you are most welcome! Glad to help.
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Post by cats4jan on Feb 4, 2018 16:20:32 GMT
Since there has been a referral to this thread, I'm going to comment about the discussion right above - even though this thread is old... Use the Polygonal Selection toolWhen mitering the corner, the only line you need to be careful about is getting the diagonal accurate. I have found that starting in the inside of the corner and drawing to the outward corner works the best. Go a little further than the frame - then click Then turn directions and go outside of the frame to make sure you don't miss anything Then click and turn directions again. It's sometimes kinda hard to get back to your starting point when you go outside the frame, but I find this method easier than precision choosing. Realize you need to make both ends meet, to complete a selection with the polygonal tool. Then hit delete. You are not deleting the marching ants - you are deleting the selection you made of the frame parts. The marching ants will disappear on their own.
After mitering your corners, merge the four layers of your frame and add a bevel to complete the look of a frame. Scalloped Bevel works the best for me. Save your frame as a png. Saving as a jpg will fill your 'photo' area with solid white and your frame will not be usuable.  |
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Post by Sepiana on Feb 4, 2018 16:39:23 GMT
Two other things that help when creating a mitered corner, especially when dealing with dark colors or a busy pattern. (NOTE: These tips came from the now-closed PET site.)
- Zoom in as much as possible.
- Turn on the Grid.
Here are some detailed instructions how to create a mitered-corner frame using a pattern with either a directional design or a non-directional design.
www.photoshopelementsandmore.com/thread/2723/frame-mitered-corners-directional-patterns
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Post by cats4jan on Feb 4, 2018 16:44:51 GMT
Using my technique, precision is not important - except for the original diagonal. Make sure you are on the correct layer before hitting 'delete' You may have to use Control (or Command) D to get rid of the marching ants after you delete your selection.  |
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Post by Squirrel2014 on Feb 4, 2018 22:17:40 GMT
Such a coincidence as I was using this technique only last night, very quickly so no time for 'perfecting' it. I'll be forever grateful to Cats4Jan for introducing me to this technique - which I used for the frame, although it's not very spectacular. I'll have another go at it soon. It is of a spontanious photo, using my phone, of one of my cats who was, as usual, under the bedclothes with me  I was surprised to get such a lovely photo of her. My two cats had an exceptionally bad start to life, were taken in by Cats Protection (I'm a volunteer) and, consequently, very nervous and difficult to get good photos. It was about 2am, only the bedside light and no flash, so I'm surprised I got anything, to be honest. The sheets are, in fact, pretty much as in the photo - Mulberry This is my (very quick) result  |
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Post by cats4jan on Feb 4, 2018 23:15:51 GMT
Julie - that is an excellent photo - the sheets make a great background and even tho the low light causes a little softness, I think it adds to the photo's look. Your frame really enhances the photo. Making frames is fun, isn't it.
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I was surprised to get such a lovely photo of her. My two cats had an exceptionally bad start to life, were taken in by Cats Protection (I'm a volunteer) and, consequently, very nervous and difficult to get good photos.