proofing actions/borders

[mmmbisto]

Does anyone know of some good proofing actions or borders? I know of itty bitty actions as that's what Tara Whitney uses, but was just wondering if there were any more?

a PM would be appreciated :)

[Lolly]

There are a whole load at Action Central (http://www.atncentral.com/) and also some crop up from time to time on I Love Photography (http://www.ilovephotography.com). It's a board primarily for children's photographers, but it has loads of good general advice and examples as well as lots of Photoshop/action tips and tricks. A really good website :)
I have a fantastic action I got from there (http://ilp.tlcwe.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=141540&hl=peta) that does this (first before, second after)
EDIT: Just had to add another example, just because I loooove what it does to the flowers :wub:

[mmmbisto]

Laura, thank you so much for that link, I just had a play with it and it's fab! Might turn the opacity down a tad, but what a difference :)

[bridget.withers]

You have found Peta's Action, is'nt it just a WOW. I have been using it a few times over the last couple of weeks and love it. It just makes poping so easy. Great adjustments to your photos BTW.

[kate8679]

can anyone explain how i use the actions in ps7 please? i dont think i ever realised they were there! i've downloaded peta's one but haven't a clue what to do now!:huh: Help please...:)

[bridget.withers]

Kate,

once you have unzipped the action if it needs that part, open PS and then load your photo. Now go to Actions Pallet on the right, click the little black arrow on the top of the Action Pallet and choose Load Action. Locate your saved file and then click ok. This will load into your action pallet

To play the action make sure you highlight Pop and then press play.

[kate8679]

thanks bridget - i really should check out my manual!!! i'm pretty sure i'm missing out on a lot of what it can do through my inability to read it!! :D

[kate8679]

wow!!!! i love actions! dont think i'll ever leave a photo untouched again what with deFOG, unsharp mask and Peta! :D Thanks for sharing!

[bridget.withers]

Here's another great action for converting to B/W. Scroll down to Robin Purcell's Action. Its a great way to convert

http://ilp.tlcwe.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=58668&b=1&st=&p=&#entry

I used this action to convert this photo

[Lolly]

I'm so glad everyone loves Peta's action as much as me! :D
And thanks for the B&W one Bridget - its excellent!

[mmmbisto]

I seem to be building up a nice little collection of freebies now :) That forum is fantastic and everyone is so friendly and helpful lol.

[lindadragonfly]

I couldn't get the links above to go to the right place they said error on page!
Also can you use actions in photoshop elements2 and which folder do you put them or and how do you install them?

[lalamuppet]

I LOVE that message board...I think I may be here less now!!

[mmmbisto]

I know Kate, I was having problems with my fill flash and I had a response quicker than I imagined and it works. It was so much nicer to have someone explain it because the manual made no sense lol.

[Lolly]

I couldn't get the links above to go to the right place they said error on page!
Also can you use actions in photoshop elements2 and which folder do you put them or and how do you install them?

I don't think you can use actions with Elements Linda, sorry :(

[lynne]

There are the odd few that work with elements, but you need to use them in a slightly different way& I think you need Elemnets 3 or 4

[gismo]

i cant get any of them to work with elements not even the couple that do :-(

[toniann]

I think itty bitty actions (http://www.ittybittyactions.com)have elements plug ins but not for free.

I just tried Peta's Action out as I love the whole idea of colour popping but lack the wherewithall to do it! I do like the effect, but agree you certainly have to have the right style of photo for it to work properly :)

obviously I've put the pics in the opposite way to everyone else!!

[coreysmum]

How do i use these with PSP please?

Thanks

[Lolly]

Is PSP Paintshop Pro??
I think actions are only a Photoshop thing, but I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong...

[coreysmum]

Yes it is PSP