Framed Oval Tute



I started out with a simple oval frame in white and instead of coloring them in when making the oval, I prefer filling it in with a background. This usually turns out much better and you don't get that raggy edge you will get with drawing in a solid color. So here are the steps you will take.

Step 1. Go to Image Magick with this oval frame and have a background url to work with (put it in your Find key). For printers convenience: http://www.wtv-zone.com/MsLee/TEMPLATES/whiteovalframe.gif

(actual size 216x266)

Step 2. Composite a background using +0+0 Center and ATOP and MISC

Step 3. Composite the Oval using Center+0+0 Over (uncheck the Misc)
http://www.wtv-zone.com/MsLee/TEMPLATES/whitesphereoval.gif

(actual size 181x231)

Step 4. Now you want to draw a line around the egg to hide those flaws and make it look finished.
DRAW - Ellipse 108,133 90,115 0,360 - Color use None and Stroke Color your choice Stroke Width 2.

Step 6. Find an image approximately 180x240 to composite using +0+0 Center and Over
Here are a few images you may use:

http://www.wtv-zone.com/MsLee/Images/girlonmushroom.gif (130x223)
http://www.wtv-zone.com/MsLee/Images/hollydoll.gif (182x106)
http://www.wtv-zone.com/MsLee/Images/mouseinteacup.gif (180x231)
http://www.wtv-zone.com/MsLee/Images/angelrose.gif (180x211)

You can resize the oval before compositing image or it's okay if it overlaps a little on the framing. Here's one I put together using a gold background for the frame in a solid color.



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Published tutorial 4/14/03 ŠLee