http://www.pbase.com/michael_toye/image/90036487/original.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/michael_toye/image/90036487/original.jpg)

If you record this as a photoshop action you need only do it once...

In photoshop 7 you will need to select foreground color from the palette first before canvas size, otherwise in CSx you can do it in the dialogue...

canvas size - relative, 4 pixels, colour black.
canvas size - relative, 2 pixels, colour rgb(190,190,190)
canvas size - relative 36 pixels, colour black

i also put the (C) text in this action too and leave the text layer after the action stops so i can move the text where i want

http://www.pbase.com/michael_toye/image/91477466/original.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/michael_toye/image/91477466/original.jpg)

again stick this in an action...

canvas size - relative, 1 pixel (height and width), align to top-left, colour rgb(50,50,50)
[this gives the black line edge on the right/bottom]
duplicate layer
select original background layer
canvas size - relative, 26 pixels, colour white
canvas size - relative, 12 pixels height only, align top, colour white
[this is for extra space at bottom for the (C) text
select copied duplicate layer
layer style drop shadow - 90 degrees, colour black, opacity 75%, distance 5px, spread 2px, size 16px - other options default

then adding text i select background layer and add a text layer.

that's it.

any other border tutorials? :)

:notworthy chef many thanks to you i just done the top one, will fined a better picture and post one up thanks mate

Merci beaucoup

Geezer

by the way, all my images are 700 pixels on the longest side. there's no need for them to be bigger.

these borders will look funny on larger images.

how do you get the copyright symbol?

how do you get the copyright symbol?


Its in Accessories >system tools> character map

how do you get the copyright symbol?

I've never found the Character map symbol to work in Photoshop...:wonder:

Here's the method I use (in photoshop) :)

Create a new layer
Select the Custom shape tool
Select 'Shape:'
Select the Copyright symbol
Shift and drag to the desired size
Select colour option to fill

I just bring up the text tool and use keystroke ALT-0169 :thumb:

I just bring up the text tool and use keystroke ALT-0169 :thumb:

That's a good one to remember as it works in most Windows programs :thumb: Just tried it in Paintshop Pro, Word & Notepad and it works :)

I just bring up the text tool and use keystroke ALT-0169 :thumb:


Brilliant, gonna keep me occupied for hours now trying out different combinations ©¨§¦¥¤