Using the technique described below, you will be able to produce special edges on your scanned photographs (such as the examples shown on page 3). The secret to quick and easy success is using Photoshop’s Quick Mask feature in conjunction with certain Filters.

Photoshop’s Quick Mask mode button is found at the bottom of the Toolbox (below).
When you double click on the Quick Mask mode icon the following dialog box appears
Enter the settings shown above (choose Selected Areas under Color Indicates and set the Opacity to 100%), and then click on OK

A: After opening your photo, use either the Rectangular or Elliptical Marquee tool to select the portion of the photo that you want to put a special edge around. (NOTE: Make sure you are in the Normal mode before doing this.)
B: Since you may want to experiment with different filters, you might want to save your selection by pulling down the Select menu to Save Selection.
C: Click on the Quick Mask mode icon. Photoshop automatically replaces the selected area with a colored overlay (the color is the one you chose in the Quick Mask Options dialog box).

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