Anybody know of a "torn edges" or "torn or worn paper" macro that can be applied to a photo that makes all 4 edges of the photo look like its been torn off? I have about 85 photos I need to do this to so it would need to do that in a "batch". I'm looking for something that will work in Corel x6 with WIndows 7.
You could record a script to do this in Photo-Paint and then use Batch Process on multiple photos. First you'll need a grayscale mask to use. There's lots available on the web if you search for photo edge masks or something similar. I have attached a sample mask you can try.
In Photo-Paint X6:
Hope that helps.Patti
Hi Patti,
I have tried to follow your directions and this is what I get. Each photo I processed was saved as a .avi in a test folder? If I click on a photo a Windows media player opens blank and nothing happens. If I try to drag the processed photo into CorelDraw x6...all I get is the name of the photo as an ole object. Am I doing something wrong? All of the processed photos look good as far as the torn edge effect. If I try to export the photo I get an option to save as PDF,avi.gif... to which I can import the PDFinto CorelDraw and use the photo.
In the Batch Process dialog box beside where it says On Completion, click the down arrow and choose 'Save as new type' from the drop down list (even if your images are the same). Then you will be able to change the Save As type at the bottom of the dialog. You can also browse to choose the folder where you want the processed images to be located.
For some weird reason, the default save as type is AVI, and you cannot change it until you select something different from the On Completion list. The Batch Process dialog is in serious need of an update for sure, but it is what it is.
Patti
Wow...got it! Thanks for your help Patti...I sure appreciate it.
You're welcome!
BTW, if you want to have the final image with a transparent background, you need to do that step when you record the script.: Object>Create>From Background. Then save as PNG to keep the transparency. Then you have the option of adding drop shadows and/or placing it over different backgrounds.