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 -

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 -

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 !

Lightroom Gallery Frame Templates updated …

The Lightroom Gallery Frame Print templates have been updated to Version 2.0

In this update you will find:

• Improved rendering of the frames and mats. The mats have chamfers that simulate the chamfer cuts you would typically find on quality gallery mats.
• More frames – this release includes 32 variations. Included are frame sizes from 5 x 7 up to 24 x 30 inches, portrait, landscape, with and without mats.
• Included are square and panoramic simulations

Download a sampler to try at this link Gallery Frame 2.0 Sampler

Important user information

• Developed on a Windows Platform – there may be a compatibility issue with Apple Systems.
• Tested on Lightroom 1.4 and higher running under Windows Vista
• Test before you buy – download and test sampler
• Special Note on Performance: Depending on the memory (RAM) resources available on your system, you may experience some performance issues. See read me file included with download.