Barry's Paint Shop Pro Tutorial - Framing Images

 
Barry's Paint Shop Pro Tutorial - Framing Images PSP 8, 9 & X
Framing can be hassle free and simple at times. Other times it can be a nightmare, when the frame and the image simply do not match up and the frame becomes stretched or squashed. I will show you the simple, quick easy method where at times you hit a luck and the framing goes off without a glitch and the final outcome is stunning! :-)

Then we will move on to the tutorial FRAMING ISSUES  where I will show you how to adjust your image proportions when your framing experience turns into your worst nightmare! :-)
TOOLS NEEDED
Barry's Picture Frame
Barry's PSP African Image
   
DOWNLOAD OPTIONS
DOWNLOAD OPTIONS
Frame In .PFR Format
Frame As A Tube
Image In .Jpeg Format
Image In .PSP Format
(Opens In A New Window)
Barry's Paint Shop Pro Tutorial - Framing Images
Barry's Paint Shop Pro Tutorial - Framing Images PSP X
If you downloaded the ZIPPED version of the frame - Extract it to your PICTURE FRAMES folder in MY DOCUMENTS \ MY PSP FILES \ PICTURE FRAMES.
If you downloaded the UN-ZIPPED version of the frame - COPY it to your PICTURE FRAMES folder in MY DOCUMENTS \ MY PSP FILES \ PICTURE FRAMES.
Barry's Paint Shop Pro Tutorial - Framing Images PSP 9
If you downloaded the ZIPPED version of the frame - Extract it to your PICTURE FRAMES folder in MY DOCUMENTS \ MY PSP FILES \ PICTURE FRAMES.
If you downloaded the UN-ZIPPED version of the frame - COPY it to your PICTURE FRAMES folder in MY DOCUMENTS \ MY PSP FILES \ PICTURE FRAMES.
Barry's Paint Shop Pro Tutorial - Framing Images PSP 8
If you downloaded the ZIPPED version of the frame- EXTRACT it to your PICTURE FRAMES folder in MY DOCUMENTS \ MY PSP8 FILES \ PICTURE FRAMES.
If you downloaded the UN-ZIPPED version of the frame - COPY it to your PICTURE FRAMES folder in MY DOCUMENTS \ MY PSP8 FILES \ PICTURE FRAMES.
UN-ZIPPING / EXTRACTING WITH WINZIP
IGNORE THE NEXT TWO STEPS IF YOU DOWNLOADED THE UN-ZIPPED FILES
(Which U Copied & Pasted)
Barry's Paint Shop Pro Tutorial - Framing Images
Click on the EXTRACT button - Browse for the folder I mentioned above.
Barry's Paint Shop Pro Tutorial - Framing Images
Click on the EXTRACT button again.
LET'S START FRAMING
STEP ONE
Open The Image In Paint Shop Pro
Barry's Paint Shop Pro Tutorial - Framing Images
STEP TWO
Click on IMAGE | PICTURE FRAME
Barry's Paint Shop Pro Tutorial - Framing Images
STEP THREE
Browse for barrys_tutorial_frame, select the option FRAME CANVAS, select the option FRAME OUTSIDE OF THE IMAGE. You can play around with the settings to see what settings creates the best framing option. Somtimes a frame can appear "squashed" on the vertical sides of the image - click on the ROTATE FRAME 90 (degrees) CW option and often this rectifies the problem. If it appears in proportion - just click the OK button.
Barry's Paint Shop Pro Tutorial - Framing Images
THATS IT!
Below is the framed image with the frame being on its own layer.
Barry's Paint Shop Pro Tutorial - Framing Images
STEP FOUR (Optional)
You can add a DROPPED SHADOW to the frame if you like to give it some depth. Make sure that the layer with the frame on is selected (it should be by default at this stage) if not just click on that layer with your mouse. If your layer palette is not visible - depress F8 on your keyboard to activate it. Compare your layer palette with the image below just to make sure.
Barry's Paint Shop Pro Tutorial - Framing Images
ADDING A DROP SHADOW
Go to EFFECTS | 3D EFFECTS | DROPPED SHADOW and use these settings (see image below) or play around and use your own settings. You can also repeat the drop shadow and reverse the VERTICAL and HORIZONTAL settings to -4 and -4 to apply a reversed dropped shadow.
Barry's Paint Shop Pro Tutorial - Framing Images
BELOW IS THE FINAL IMAGE
Barry's Paint Shop Pro Tutorial - Framing Images
When You Save It As A JPEG, The Layers Will Be Merged Into One.

In the FRAMING ISSUES tutorial will show you how to FRAME an image MANUALLY. Sometimes when applying a frame the outcome looks revolting. The frame can end up either being squashed or stretch out of proportion - even blurry and out of focus.

This happens because the FRAME and the IMAGE are not in proportion to each other. You only alternative is to adjust your image to the proportion of the frame. There is not much you can do to correct this apart from adjusting your image size or rather choose a frame that suites the proportions of your image. The only other option is to create your own frame in sizes that suite your needs, but that's a whole other story! :-)

I Hope You Found This Information Useful. If You Have Any Queries, Please Do Not Hesitate To Contact Me
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Regards Barry
 
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