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Post by Sepiana on Mar 22, 2022 19:27:59 GMT
Hi everyone, In this tutorial from Adobe Help, you will learn how to use the Text and Border Overlay feature (Guided Edit > Special Edits) that was introduced in PSE 2019. Guided mode Special edits in Photoshop Elements (Scroll down to Text and Border Overlay guided edit.) NOTE This effect can be further edited by taking your file to Expert Edit. BorderWhen you take your file to Expert Edit, the Border will come in as a Smart Object/Layer. You will be able to apply layer styles (bevels, drop shadows, etc.). However, you won't be able to apply effects or filters, or to paint on it without first simplifying it. For further information on Smart Objects and how Elements handles them, see . . . All About Smart Objects. TextWhen you take your file to Expert Edit, the Text layer will NOT be simplified. This means that the text will be editable as well as scalable. However, you will not be able to apply filters, use the Brush tool, the Clone Stamp tool, the Eraser tool, etc. without first simplifying it. For further information on Simplifying, see . . . Text and the Simplifying Process. Images from Pixabay
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Post by cats4jan on Mar 23, 2022 15:13:36 GMT
Like my last try at using things available in PSE's Guided Mode, I found it kinda cumbersome and limiting However, they did suggest you take it into Expert Mode to tweak - and that's what I did. Note: the text stays entirely editable in Expert Mode - so use your favorite font I do like the idea of incorporating a title into the border and it is kinda nice to have these options to play with... Photo: personal
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Post by BuckSkin on Mar 23, 2022 16:16:17 GMT
That is a very attractive border and text that really compliments that photo; well done !
Following a similar principle, I created a border overlay with text for a completely different reason. I keep a few 8-1/2x11 Dollar Store frames around and print occasional photos to frame and give people. Something someone on here said years ago made good sense to me "if you are going to give a photo --- frame it --- else it will get dropped in a drawer and never be seen again" I created an editable-text border overlay that is the width of the hidden part of a framed photo. I type my name, the date taken, and any pertinent information on this border. I extend my canvas this same amount so that no portion of the image is hidden by the frame. When I get ready to print, I grab my pre-made border, edit the text to suit, and overlay it on the image ready for printing. The frame hides all of this.
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Post by Lillias on Mar 23, 2022 16:30:42 GMT
Very elegant Janice.
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Post by hmca on Mar 24, 2022 0:49:28 GMT
Thanks for following up on Sepiana tut, Janice. You inspired me to give this a try. I am sure this would have been much simpler in PE....but with a lot of trial and error I came up with this. I used a free corner brush downloaded from brusheezy.
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Post by cats4jan on Mar 24, 2022 1:44:29 GMT
Very pretty Helen.
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Post by xairbusdriver on Mar 28, 2022 15:35:39 GMT
Sepiana, the 3 step path in this Adobe Guide is a bit confusing (to me, anyway). the actual page link is fine, but the 'side bar' details are: - ">Guided edits, effects, and filters"
- "Guided mode Special edits"
- scroll (way! ) down to "Text and Border Overlay guided edit"
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Post by Sepiana on Mar 28, 2022 17:03:18 GMT
xairbusdriver, This was not an easy Adobe document to link to; it was confusing to me as well. Adobe usually provides links to individual sections within a document. For example, there should have been a link to directly access "Text and Border Overlay". Unfortunately, it didn't. That's why I had to provide some guidance -- scroll down to . . .
As a side note, There have been several problems with the Adobe Help file for Elements; I noticed them just before the release of PSE 2022. We would be redirected to a page "advertising" the CC subscription; instructions were being displayed in languages other than English; broken embedded links, etc., etc. They were reported to Adobe and, to give them credit, they fixed most of them. Unfortunately, some seem to have slipped through the cracks.
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