Photoshop Tutorial - Creating a Frame in Photoshop CS

        A Simple Way To Create Frames For Photos In Photoshop CS

First, open a photo in Photoshop - How about a 300 pound, 40 year old Silverback Gorilla? (I seem to have a 'thing' for these bad boys lately...)

Or, if you're feeling tame, a listing photo you'd like to use on a flyer or brochure.

Then, click on Image>Canvas size

Then, in the drop down box, choose 'pixels'

Width and Height fill in '50'

Leave 'Relative' checked

Leave 'other' as-is.

And 'Canvas Color' as Black (click on the black box to change the color)

Click OK

Your photo should now look like this:

Now, follow the same steps again, making these changes:

(note the change to 'white' in the color box!)

You should now have something looking like this:

OK, one more time, and change the settings as seen below:

Click OK, and save your photo!

Now that you have the basics, experiment with different size frames by adjusting the numbers (remember the two numbers for each step, width and height, should match), and different color frames by changing the color within the box. Have fun!

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Position yourself above your competition - Utilize a "Real Estate Showcase" Slideshow as a listing tool. Gift a DVD copy to the buyer at closing to share with out of town friends and family - Post it on your own website - Realtor Showcase Members can upload it to Realtor.com - Post it on your blog to showcase your listings.

Photos taken by Debi Boucher, photographer, all rights reserved, may not be reproduced without express written permission.  Memories DVDs Real Estate Slideshow and Web Presentations, "Real Estate Showcase", to assist with Real Estate marketing and advertising. More affordable, more interesting, and more captivating than a virtual tour!