Digital Borders
Oct 21, 2018 19:37:24 #
I am looking for software that I can install on my PC to design and create borders for my photographs. Borders seem to be the "in" thing now.
I use Lightroom 5, which is wonderful but does not create borders. And, I don't want to mess with Photoshop. I can learn Photoshop or take pictures. I don't have time for both.
Can any of you provide me with a recommendation on what to use to create and customize borders, not frames? I've seen and tried several products but ended up uninstalling them.
I would be grateful for any help with this. There must be something out there that's simple and easy to use.
Thank you
I use Lightroom 5, which is wonderful but does not create borders. And, I don't want to mess with Photoshop. I can learn Photoshop or take pictures. I don't have time for both.
Can any of you provide me with a recommendation on what to use to create and customize borders, not frames? I've seen and tried several products but ended up uninstalling them.
I would be grateful for any help with this. There must be something out there that's simple and easy to use.
Thank you
Oct 21, 2018 21:21:43 #
Oct 22, 2018 07:17:48 #
That’s a question I’ve been wanting an answer to also. Thanks for asking.
Oct 22, 2018 08:00:29 #
Elements can add a border that's good for P.D.I. displays. I normally add 5-15 pixel count border and change colour to emphasise subject.
Oct 22, 2018 08:10:53 #
Since there have been few replies so far, I'll offer an online option: https://www.befunky.com/
It costs $35/year for the full version (which has no ads). You have a color picker tool, ability to change width of both inner and outer mat (including to the point of invisibility if only want single) and to curve the corners of the inner mat.
There are also some pre-sets for decorative frames, but no ability to control the look with those.
btw, for your annual $35, there are a ton of other editing tools available!
It costs $35/year for the full version (which has no ads). You have a color picker tool, ability to change width of both inner and outer mat (including to the point of invisibility if only want single) and to curve the corners of the inner mat.
There are also some pre-sets for decorative frames, but no ability to control the look with those.
btw, for your annual $35, there are a ton of other editing tools available!
Oct 22, 2018 09:43:06 #
Easily done in photoshop when accessing "canvas size"...I do not use Lightroom, so not sure if it exists there, but if it does, you may find a simple solution there.
Oct 22, 2018 09:54:18 #
Oct 22, 2018 09:56:08 #
In Lightroom you can add a simple border when printing, I think. But it is nothing fancy.
Oct 22, 2018 10:11:23 #
nikonian wrote:
I am looking for software that I can install on my... (show quote)
In LR you can print a border for printing or for electronic use. If doing the border for electronic use you click on, under Print Job, Print to: JPEG file. You control the size just as you do for printing. Set resolution to what you want. Borders can be any color. The only border possible, unless you have loaded a border into LR (which is slow, clumsy and difficult) is a plain colored one but you can size it up to 20 points. Use Inner Stroke for the color border. Photo Border simply puts a white border between the paper edge and the image. This is in Custom Package. In Single Image/Contact Sheet mode you simply use the Stroke Border. I like ON1 for their image borders.
Oct 22, 2018 13:26:22 #
I have been using this for several years. Its $10 initially, it works great, you have many other options as well as border. Great LR plugin
https://www.photographers-toolbox.com/products/lrmogrify2.php
https://www.photographers-toolbox.com/products/lrmogrify2.php
Oct 22, 2018 18:06:08 #
Ron Dial
Loc: Cuenca, Ecuador
Take a look at On 1 ver 10.5 (or actually any version), it comes with a package (several hundred) of borders for digital images.
Oct 22, 2018 21:14:53 #
Oct 22, 2018 21:21:15 #
Raymond wrote:
Picasa hasn't been supported by Google for years. You can still find third-party internet sites from which to download, but I'd be very, very careful before doing that. There could be all kinds of "stuff" attached.Picasa it is one of the best, it's easy and free.
Oct 23, 2018 00:54:20 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Picasa hasn't been supported by Google for years. You can still find third-party internet sites from which to download, but I'd be very, very careful before doing that. There could be all kinds of "stuff" attached.
I still have an original Picasa 3, and it’s still working. I, too, would be wary of third-party versions.
Oct 23, 2018 06:08:05 #
nikonian wrote:
I am looking for software that I can install on my... (show quote)
Learning Photoshop and taking pictures are mutually exclusive. It's just another facet of photography that makes you a more complete photographer. Do you have any examples of the types of borders you'd like to create?
Nearly all border (and frame) applications use some form of layering, which either permanently attach an overlay to an image, or allow you to create an "overlay layer". Designing a custom border is a little more involved, which is why I am asking for an example of something you've seen and you'd like to re-create.
Do any of these appeal to you? Notice that there is a simple procedure for how you would do it in Photoshop.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-easy-ways-to-add-borders-to-your-photos/
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