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Framing Selector Template ….


Been playing around with the idea of a quick way to see how an image might look when it is framed.

Several issues needed to be addressed -

  • What type of framing ?
  • Do you use a mat ?
  • Do you present the image in landscape or portrait orientation ?
  • Is the image better off as a panorama or maybe a square mounting ?

If you are a regular follower of this blog, you know that I like to do these “what ifs” with in Adobe Lightroom™.

Here is the results of my latest experiment -

frame-selector

If you would like to try out this template, here is the link -framing_selector

Note: to change the position of an image within a frame, toggle the identity plate to be behind the image as shown here -

Toggle

Then while holding down the Ctrl key, click on the image and reposition as desired. When satisfied, uncheck the “render behind image”.

Let me know what you think.

Thanks !


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  1. #1 by Jonathan Cunliffe - August 16th, 2009 at 13:12

    Hi, A great idea…! A problem I’ve had though is my image doesn’t sit behind the ‘frames’. What size paper did you use as the default behind the ID plate?

    Thanks,

    Jon C

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  2. #2 by Peter - August 16th, 2009 at 13:59

    Hi Jon,

    Thanks for visiting and for leaving a comment.
    The paper size I am using is Super B 13×19 in.
    I am using a Epson R2400 set to landscape and borderless.

    If your printer is not able to print to this format and you just want to view. In the development of other templates (such as gallery frame series), I have downloaded print drivers for larger format printers and just “simulated” the print size for viewing purposes only.

    Hope this helps.

    Peter

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