Frame It First

I call this technique "Frame It First". It's achieved using the raise and sunk options found under Decorate at Image Magic. Use the image itself to create a terrific frame. Then use the original to composite.You can still add borders or frames if you wish; or simply leave it as is!

There are many variations you can try with this. I've provided two examples below. Use your imagination and discover what's possible. Most of all, have fun!
~Flame~


Example #1



Original


Sunk 75x75
Raise 50x50
Sunk 25x25

Here's what it looks like so far!



Enhance/Negate
Enhance/Gamma 1,.6,1
Composite/Difference (original)
Transform/Flop



I then added a 25x25+5+5
frame (#FFF9CB)
to get the final result.




Court Jester



Example #2



Original

Sunk 80x80
Raise 60x60
Sunk 40x40
Raise 20x20

Here is what it looks like now!



Composite/Difference (original)
(the center will become black)



Paint/Replace/Color=rosybrown (optional)
Click on the black center

The image now looks like this!



Composite/Multiply (original)

This is the result!




Sadness



Here are a few results using the
"Frame It First" technique!


Guardian


Searching


Mermaid


Startled


Slave

webpage created 2/7/04 by ~Flame~