PhotoFrame Pro or PhotoFrame Elements [Archive]

cstern

January 18th, 2007, 08:47 PM

Does anyone have either one of these products for Photoshop Elements v5.0?
If yes, can you tell me your experience in using the software and if it is worth purchasing?

PhotoFrame Elements
http://www.ononesoftware.com/detail.php?prodLine_id=11

PhotoFrame Pro 3
http://www.ononesoftware.com/detail.php?prodLine_id=10

I am considering purchasing this in the near future.

Wags374

January 18th, 2007, 09:58 PM

Hmmm... They look interesting, but Jodi's Missing Styles has some great stuff too and it's cheaper.

LFD

January 18th, 2007, 10:17 PM

Some of those frames may be just what you need for the photos you are taking. However, at one time I was going to order some from another source, but then I found out about Jodi Frye's, The Missing Styles. The software not only includes frames but many other types of styles. Also, the subscriber section has a number of tutorials that show you how to make some interesting frames. I also discovered that you can go to the Adobe site and download some free shapes...quite a number of them are frames...for the cookie cutter tool. Then, I applied some of Jodi's styles and ended up with some neat frames. Almost forgot another good source...Go to PanosFX...that site has the filmstrip frames, plus a lot of other neat inexpensive downloads. Also, Panos is a delight to work with...very helpful. Jodi is, as well! Just a thought.

LFD

AngelicKim

January 18th, 2007, 10:34 PM

Here (http://www.pcreviewonline.com/reviews/extensions/photoframepro3/photoframepro3.html) is a link to a PC-Review on PhotoFrame Plus. About half way down the page there is a link to some free frames the reviewer has made. Click the link, the download says it has a removal date of Jan. 15th but it is still available. There are 110 frames in the zip file. Some are really cool. Click the little green arrow on the left to start the download.

JillB

January 18th, 2007, 10:56 PM

Hey Kim- I must be missing something. I don't see the link. Sounds interesting. Jill B

AngelicKim

January 18th, 2007, 11:02 PM

Oops, I guess I didn't get it the link right. It should work now. Click the Here at the beginning of my previous post. Sorry.

JillB

January 18th, 2007, 11:21 PM

Thanks Kim:) . Jill B

gbeck

January 18th, 2007, 11:28 PM

Good evening,

I too, agree that its hard to beat the frames, plus extras I received from Jodi Frye's CD, Iv'e had several comments as to how nice the frames looked, but not what they were framing... Guess that is a indication of the quality of what I have been putting in the great frames,,, Thank You so very much Jodi

Gary

cstern

January 19th, 2007, 07:23 AM

Can you tell me where to get Jodi Frye's, The Missing Styles CD? Thank you...

Wendy

January 19th, 2007, 07:57 AM

Hi Chris ...

Just follow the link and send Jodi an email :)

http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/member.php?u=217

The frames she does are excellent ... she did a small set for the Subscriber area>Downloads but on the CD she CD has many more Frames, Matts, Drop shadows etc etc etc ... its just superb.

Wendy

Wendy

January 19th, 2007, 08:12 AM

Hi ...

The free downloadable frames were created using Extensis Photoframe and they seem to be intended to use with Photoframe Plus ..

It reminded me that a couple of years ago I was given Extensis Photoframe 2.5 and that did lots of frames, frames edges etc ... I used it for a little while but the novelty of playing with it wore off quite quickly and I just stopped using it.

Jodi's frames ... Well I still use those they are my favourites :)

Wendy

BOBBI

January 19th, 2007, 08:39 AM

Hi all, just wanted to try Jodi's frames, etc. just where is th link? Also, if I download them how do I get them into PSE4? If I order the CD, would it be a stand alone type file or must it be imported into Elements?
Thanks, Bobbi

Wendy

January 19th, 2007, 08:44 AM

Hi Bobbie ...

Take a look in the Subscriber Area>Downloads and you will see them ... the frames are great :)

On Jodi's CD you get lots of layer styles (the frames are layer styles too) ... you just install them into Elements.

Try the ones in downloads and I'm sure that you will like them ...

Wendy

Jodi Frye

January 19th, 2007, 02:08 PM

Thank you all ! By the way...my newest disc ' Jodi's Album Supplies for Photoshop Elements 5 ' , ' Disc 1; Backgrounds and Frames ' will be available soon. A few loose ends to tie and friendly testing but keep your ears open ! ( Again, cheap :) )...only in price.

Thanks again everyone for your wonderful support and words of encouragement ! Bless ya !

BOBBI

January 19th, 2007, 06:24 PM

Hi, just downloaded the sample frames from the download section and unzipped them. NOW... how do I use them and where are they in Elements?
Thanks for help from a fairly new user of PSE 4
Bobbi

Wendy

January 19th, 2007, 06:49 PM

Hi ...

OK you have unzipped them ... you should now have a file on your desktop called PET_Frames_styles.asl. Close down Elements ...

You now need to put that file in your PSE4 Software Folder in there you will find a folder marked Presets... open that and inside it you will find a folder called Styles.

It goes in there ...

Then restart Elements and you will find the frames in The Styles & Effects Palette in the Styles section :)

Wendy

TonyW

January 19th, 2007, 06:56 PM

Fstop

January 19th, 2007, 06:59 PM

Chris: I use a program called FrameMaster you can find some information at this site: http://www.galleriasoftware.com/index.html The cost is 25.00 which is not bad for everything you get. You can see some of the frames I made with this program at my gallery.

Steve

Wendy

January 19th, 2007, 07:00 PM

Hi Jodi ...

That is great news ... !! :)

Wendy

Wags374

January 19th, 2007, 07:05 PM

Hey Jodi - how about a sneak preview of what we can expect from your latest offering? Doesn't have to be pictures (although you know we are a very visual bunch :) ) just a short teaser list would be great!

GaryK

January 19th, 2007, 07:20 PM

Jodi

Seeing as Tony already got first dibs.. I'll take second... do let us know.:)

AngelicKim

January 19th, 2007, 08:29 PM

Jodi, can't wait for the release. Love your CD I already have. And yes a teaser would be nice, with maybe a photo or two.:D

Jodi Frye

January 20th, 2007, 05:34 AM

Ya I'm working on getting a site with examples altho I could probably throw some in my gallery...I'll let you know either way :)

Maria

January 20th, 2007, 08:16 AM

Hi Jodi,

From the title of your upcoming cd, will the contents be geared toward scrapbooking projects?

Thanks and looking forward to it,
Maria

Vesta

January 20th, 2007, 08:24 AM

Jodi put me on your list after Tony:)

Thanks for all the work
Vesta

Jodi Frye

January 20th, 2007, 08:27 AM

hey there...they are for whatever you wish to do with them. If you are into scrapbooking then ' yes ' ....they will work in

Photo Books
Album pages
Layouts
greeting cards

...or whatever :)

John L Gray

January 20th, 2007, 09:11 AM

Jodi,

Looking forward to getting you new CD.

John:)

BOBBI

January 20th, 2007, 10:12 AM

Hi Wendy, the Icon was not on my desktop but it was in a frames folder. I dragged it to the desktop. Now how do I access "software folders" to drag it into the Presets folder. I really am dumb on this, I guess.
Thank you, Bobbi

Wendy

January 20th, 2007, 10:19 AM

Hi Bobbi ...

I'm not a windows user but I think that it is here:

C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 4.0\Presets\

Wendy :)

BOBBI

January 20th, 2007, 04:17 PM

Me,again Wendy, I have the frames in the styles folder, thank you. Now when I duplicated my photo and clicked on a frame,and dragged it to the photo, it did not show up on the photo. I tried using apply but still could not see the frame. I noticed that these are a read only type of file, Is that what they should be?
I believe there are 15 of them, but I guess I need to know how to use them.
Thanks, Bobbi

Wendy

January 20th, 2007, 04:28 PM

Hi ...

Open up any of your images ... go to the layers palette and double click on the background layer. When the box pops up just click on OK ... you need to do that as you can't apply a layer style to a background layer :)

The click on one of Jodi's layers styles and it should apply it ...

Wendy

pixlbandit

January 20th, 2007, 06:57 PM

I just bought but have not yet installed the full version of PhotoFrames Pro. I still have a few days left on the free trial (and, well, lots of other-work-stuff to do at the moment). I got the Pro version rather than the Elements version for two reasons: 1) The Pro version has 5000 frames (and they keep adding more free and pay ones); the Elements version only 500 and 2) the Elements version does not support "Layer Mask Mode." I have Elements 3 and Richard Lynch's tools installed and the Layer Mask Mode in PhotoFrame Pro works with it. I had lusted after it for quite a while and noticed that they had trial versions of each (only 48 frames and combinations available in it) and that they were having a year-end half-price sale. So I downloaded the trial Pro version, fooled with it a few days and then bought before the end of the sale. Since I bought it, you can assume I like it. I figure it will save lots of woman hours fooling around getting a frame that I like--and with 5000 or more frames to fool with (plus combinations), I will probably never run out of ideas. You can apply the frames, combinations or your altered versions as a layer (and then copy and use that layer again if you wish). The cactus pear in my gallery was done with their "acid" frame, if you want to see one used. I also used and altered one of the other frames for my cyanotype photo of the bird of paradise, but don't remember which one at the moment.

They also have a PS action in the downloads area that enlarges the canvas before adding the frame, but don't know if it would work or where to install it in PSE3. Anyone have any ideas

Why don't you try the trial versions and Jodi's frames and see which you like best? Whichever photos you frame with the trial version won't loose them when the trial is over.....

Vicki

SenorSlick

January 20th, 2007, 07:02 PM

Where did you get PhotoFrames Pro? I can't find where to hget Jodi's frames either. Thanks. Harvey

pixlbandit

January 20th, 2007, 07:09 PM

PhotoFrame Pro and PhotoFrame for Elements are fron OnOne software. Here is the link to the Pro Version. Their "Products" dropdown menu has a link to the Elements version.

http://www.ononesoftware.com/detail.php?prodLine_id=10

Vicki

Wendy

January 20th, 2007, 07:15 PM

Hi Harvey ...

To get Jodi's CD just click on her name in one of messages earlier in this thread and send her an email ... there is also a small set of her frames in the Subscriber Area>Downloads section :)

Wendy

SenorSlick

January 20th, 2007, 07:16 PM

I want to try some nice frames and these are great. Harvey

Jodi Frye

January 21st, 2007, 01:35 PM

Jane and Kim...here's the sneak preview you asked for...btw, there is no way I can post all 125 frames that are on the disc in one image...but here's a handful of various. There's another ' edges' category that I didn't bother to fit in here...Also, if this doesn't make your eyes a bit buggy then nothing will :) Also have 190 Backgrounds...I think you'll have to wait til I use a few in my gallery :rolleyes: ...or take my word for it that they are kinda nice :)

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1xf6fLlcqhdS91rg5DNhbzzXGRyJy_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1xf6fLlcqhdS91rg5DNhbzzXGRyJy)

Pauline

January 21st, 2007, 02:20 PM

Wow Jodi, that's quite a variety. I'm sure there will be somethng to keep everyone happy. Given the fact that Jodi is so darn picky about her work and trashes what most people would consider fantastic, I'm sure the quality will be excellent. Jodi is one of the pickiest artists I have ever known! :D Thanks for the sneak peak!

Jodi Frye

January 21st, 2007, 03:25 PM

Pauline, I am ? I feel so special :D Thanks !

I've had a few pm's from users who want to be placed on the pre-order list... so my list is now started ! If you aren't sure you are on my list yet please pm me ( or email me) with your name and mailing address ( oh and don't assume you are cause my mind drifts alot ;) ) . Thanks !

Inspeqtor

January 21st, 2007, 03:25 PM

Holy Cow!! Jodi, those look fantastic! Thanks for the sneak peek! :D
Put me on your list! I want a copy :)

EDIT: I just sent you a PM :) :)

Wendy

January 21st, 2007, 04:20 PM

Jodi ...

Oh Wow !! .... what a wonderful selection of goodies :eek:

Wendy :)

Jodi Frye

January 21st, 2007, 08:00 PM

Thanks Wendy ! It's been a trip..... ;)

Oh, the pre-order list .....:o
I know many of you mentioned a while back about being on the list...I was too busy working on this stuff to keep track so please send me mail or pm me. Forgive me. I have the orders from today..Thank You !

AngelicKim

January 21st, 2007, 08:05 PM

Jodi, I have just PM'd you my info for the pre-order list. The sneak peak is awesome, alot more than I expected for a sneak peak.

SenorSlick

January 21st, 2007, 08:16 PM

Thanks Kim ! It's still available.....Where did you extract them to? It's 6.5 Mb zipped.... You too Wendy, Thanks I already been in contact with Jodi....can't wait to get the frames from her. Harvey

AngelicKim

January 21st, 2007, 08:47 PM

Harvey, they are all .jpg files. I downloaded the zip file to my Adobe Downloads folder (folder I created in My Documents for all my downloads for Elements). I then just extracted them to the same folder. To use one I just open it in Elements from the folder and do a selection on the center and delete it and then add the photo I want framed behind it (in other words, a new layer below it)

AlphaShooter

January 21st, 2007, 11:01 PM

Jodi - count me in for an order -- they look awesome!!! I sent you a PM.
Ken

Jodi Frye

January 22nd, 2007, 07:34 AM

Got it Kim...thanks again !

Lovely smile Ken :)

Thanks !

Wags374

January 22nd, 2007, 09:43 AM

Thanks for the sneak peak of your new CD Jodi! Looks like it will be a great addition to your "Missing Styles" CD.

I can't imagine using 5000 frames - don't think I could find the time to sort through them all. Let alone remember where to find the ones I like.

Jodi Frye

January 22nd, 2007, 11:06 AM

Thanks so much Jane ! ...Nope, I didn't make 5000 frames ( I'm not that nuts ! ).... I think 125 is a nice number...Also PE5 has the ' favorites' palette which will also help keep track of the ones you really like. I tried to put a bit of everything as far as frames go...hopefully there will be something in there that will please everyone's tastes...I'm hoping :o Also 190 backgrounds has a bit for everyone as well...hoping again !!!! Thanks again !

Inspeqtor

January 22nd, 2007, 11:13 AM

Jodi, I have PSE5, but have not yet tried out the Favorites. I have been reading in several threads that there is a 'bug' with PSE5, in that everytime a new brush, frame, action; whatever is added, the Favorites goes back to zero. That is a real bummer. It would be nice if Adobe would come up with an update for this to fix it, rather than make us wait until PSE6 is released. :(

Thanks so much Jane ! ...Nope, I didn't make 5000 frames ( I'm not that nuts ! ).... I think 125 is a nice number...Also PE5 has the ' favorites' palette which will also help keep track of the ones you really like. I tried to put a bit of everything as far as frames go...hopefully there will be something in there that will please everyone's tastes...I'm hoping :o Also 190 backgrounds has a bit for everyone as well...hoping again !!!! Thanks again !

Jodi Frye

January 22nd, 2007, 11:40 AM

Hey thanks for the heads up on that ! I didn't know that ! As well i have not used the favorites either but will check it out and see what i find. Thanks !

Carbone

January 22nd, 2007, 11:42 AM

OMG !!!!!!!!!!! Ouch !!!!!!!!!

The sneak peak is enough to get my mind blowing :) I'll contact you shortly :)

Ray

Pauline

January 22nd, 2007, 01:46 PM

Charles I don't think Adobe does patches.......they just release the next verison........who has time for patches when as soon as one version hits the shelves they are working on the next one......and while that bug is fixed another one surfaces. Seems like a rotating cyle to me!!

Jodi, if you had to do 5000 frames, you'd either go crazy or pse 12 would be out!! Well not that I'm saying you are slow or anything......just that you have very high standards. :D

Jodi Frye

January 22nd, 2007, 02:15 PM

Ray, does that mean you like that stuff : :)

Pauline, you are absolutely right...be more like PE version 22 ! Tho by then everything will be in 3D .... what are those things called ....where an image gets projected in full life size ? Like in the movie ' Minority Report ' ..my mind went blank as to what they are called...ANYways...ya, PE v22 will be like that...of course our computers will be made to accept these kinds of emails...kind of scary...SPAM would have a whole new meaning ;) ... Step aside and make room for email ! kool

Carbone

January 22nd, 2007, 02:55 PM

Little flowers and everything else I saw, yeah babe ;)

8 out of 5 stars :D

Ray

Jodi Frye

January 22nd, 2007, 04:09 PM

Thanks Ray ! That's a nice number of stars ! :D

Hologram ! That was the word I was looking for ! I'll have to make hologram frames...someday

GaryK

January 22nd, 2007, 05:47 PM

Jodi

The favorites bug .. seems like everytime the Styles and Effects rebuilds the favs are lost.:confused: :confused:

PMing you my pre-order:)

kimi_boo

January 22nd, 2007, 05:53 PM

I am looking forward to the edges.... :D

Carbone

January 22nd, 2007, 07:25 PM

Just p'med you :)

Ray

Jodi Frye

January 23rd, 2007, 07:36 AM

Gary, yup :( So now I'll have to deal with all the mail... " After I added your disc I lost my favorites !!! " Crap !! (*%^#$%&^*( (puttin' it nicely)

Ray, thanks...check reply because I'm an idiot :confused:

Jodi Frye

January 23rd, 2007, 07:42 AM

Edit...I'll just add that to the 'Read Me' file...make copy of favorites before install,,,simple :)

Pauline

January 23rd, 2007, 07:44 AM

Jodi better make that in large text so people will take notice!!

Jodi Frye

January 23rd, 2007, 07:53 AM

Ya ! Easier said than done !! I cannot find the stinkin' ' Favorites ' folder !!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRR Now I have a bloody headache :confused:

Carbone

January 23rd, 2007, 08:06 AM

Jodi : NO YOU'RE NOT! :)

Ray

Jodi Frye

January 23rd, 2007, 08:17 AM

Ray, well i tend to feel like one quite often ! :)

Well, I just mailed Adobe buddy about where the ' Favorites ' folder is located cause frankly I'm tired of looking for it and I have better things to do...like call my phone company and asked them why they are jerking me around on my latest bill :(

Hopefully I'll get an answer before the day is out...from Adobe that is.

TonyW

January 23rd, 2007, 08:40 AM

Jodi: Love to know what the answer is - I've gone looking, filed bug reports and got nowhere. Sadly I don't think there is a Favorites folder - my guess is that it's buried in one of those database files and when Artwork and Effects regenerates they get lost.

I get round the problem by making my own Favorites folder but it's nowhere near as convenient to add to it as the official one.

Tony