Can y'all help me figure this one out? Please!?

[hsellersb]

Ive searched everywhere trying to figure out how to make a basic frame around a pic w/ rounded edges! *sigh*

Can anyone help me on this, what seems that it should be, easy task?.......:oops:

TIA!

[sl3966]

Are you using photoshop? If so grab the elliptical marquee tool and select on a second layer, inverse the selection and fill.

[PhotosGuy]

If you need square sides with rounded corners, look in Help for info on selections: add to & subtract from.

[hsellersb]

that doesnt seem to look like what I am meaning to get.....I dont want it to look like a vingette.....I just want a thin boarder on the pic but the edges to be slightly rounded instead of pointed (like a square w/ rounded edges) Am I doing something wrong?

[hsellersb]

TY Ill try that...

[sl3966]

Sorry I misunderstood your question. You want to make your selection with the rectangle marquee and then go to Select > Modify > Smooth and adjust

[hsellersb]

I am so sorry for sounding dense.....I did what you suggested above....and all that did was select a rectangle? the smooth didnt do anything? What am I suppose to do w/ that tool? Sorry to be such a PITA! Just really could use this in alot of my Christmas cards this year and I am having the hardest time figuring out how to do this! *sigh*

You know what Im talking about right? Just a simple boarder around the pic, but it has rounded corners.....Ill go look at the specific section I was directed to....

Thanks guys for your help....and patience! :)

[kona77]

Here is a link to help you on your way. I do not know what you are looking for as a final result but this will help you with the basics.
Good Luck

http://www.trap17.com/index.php/rounded-edges-photoshop_t25596.html

[hsellersb]

Thank you! Yes this is what Im trying to accomplish.....is there not an easier way? An action or something like that? *sigh* Mannnnn, this has been MUCH more difficult to figure out that I ever thought it would be!!!

Thank you for all of yall help! :)

[goforphoto]

One way to do this is to use ruler guides to mark the inside straight edges of the border area, then grab the rounded rectangle shape tool, set the radius of the corners, then fill the area inside the ruler guides with a rounded rectangle shape.

Raster the shape and use the magic wand to select the transparent area of the shape layer. Next add a new layer then fill with what ever color you like. Lastly turn off the shape layer and you are left with a rounded corner border.

[goforphoto]

Here is some screen print images to show what I mean.

[goforphoto]

End product

[Familiaphoto]

Are you usings CS3 or something like Elements? If you use Elements they have frame actions which will make this very easy.