creating different "borders" on pictures

ouangel

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Sep 27, 2012 12:53

I currently have Photodirector 3 although I am asking cyberlink about a free upgrade to Photodirector 4 since I upgraded to 3 just 3 days before 4 came out.

What I would like to do is create a "jagged edge" or "burned edge" effect on some of my pictures. Is this possible in Photodirector?

PIX

Senior Contributor Joined: Sep 21, 2011 00:02 Messages: 2910 Offline

Sep 28, 2012 09:08

Hello ouangel,

You can do that, but not without using other graphics software to create the edge/frame. Once that's done you can use it in PhotoDirector.

First make the frame/edge

Next, import the edge image into PhD to use in Photo Composer

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PIX

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Sep 28, 2012 09:14

After saving, use the background removal tool to make the edge transparent

Finally - save your edited image

I've put all that into a short video tutorial

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX0sU-KulUw[/youtube]

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ouangel

Newbie Joined: Nov 22, 2009 11:36 Messages: 10 Offline

Sep 28, 2012 09:16

Pix,

You are the BEST!!! Everytime I have asked a question you have been fabulous at answering it and showing me what I need to know.

Thanks again.

PIX

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Sep 28, 2012 09:19

Thank you!

Your appreciation is appreciated

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PIX

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Sep 29, 2012 17:40

Members,

I'm attaching a set of edge masks I made when preparing the tutorial above.

They're nothing special, but may be of use to you if you want to give your photos an "edge". Sorry

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ouangel

Newbie Joined: Nov 22, 2009 11:36 Messages: 10 Offline

Sep 29, 2012 23:49

Pix,

Thanks. I'll use them . . . I like to have a wide variety . . I'm a little new at all this photo editing and am creating my sons senior pictures and am having a lot of fun doing it. These will make it a little more fun in experimenting. Thanks again. I did as you said above and it worked perfectly.