want to make a collage?

Shakey · 01-12-2015, 08:23 PM

I'd like to make a collage of photos on one print for an anniversary gift. Can anyone please give me some direction on how to do this please?

**dms** · 01-12-2015, 08:48 PM

There are a whole host/range of methods. The two I use mostly are:
(1) arranging prints on a white board and then fixing them to the board--generally partially overlapping each other. I use the Grafix Double Tack Mounting Film. And
(2) creating a large new file in photoshop and then pulling in images as layers, and moving them around, and then flattening the final image.
My preferred method is/was (1) but it was easier when I got a roll of film developed and had a bunch of 4"x6" prints to play with. Now w/ digital and thus my doing digital processing and printing, it is less spontaneous and I use (2).
Likely your preferred software may have something similar. Otherwise Photoshop CS2 apparently is available free now and it is very capable--but this is a long term commitment.

**crewl1** · 01-12-2015, 09:12 PM

Originally posted by dms

Otherwise Photoshop CS2 apparently is available free now and it is very capable--but this is a long term commitment.

So is an anniversary

**Miguel** · 01-12-2015, 10:21 PM

Originally posted by Shakey

Can anyone please give me some direction on how to do this please?

It takes some people years, if not a lifetime, to learn Photoshop.
Make things easy on yourself. Purchase Posterino if you are on a Mac. If you are using Windows, I'm sure there are a few very similar products available.

M

xanis · 01-12-2015, 10:46 PM

i use snapfish.com and they have built in templates for collage prints. Works pretty well.

KimJing · 01-13-2015, 07:18 AM

There are many tools which can help you to create the amazing photo collage like iCollage, Photo Collage Maker etc. They can offer the template for special days like birthday.

Photo Collage Maker for Win- AmoyShare

arkav · 01-13-2015, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by Shakey

I'd like to make a collage of photos on one print for an anniversary gift. Can anyone please give me some direction on how to do this please?

For something quick and dirty, Picasa has some collage tools ( or at least it did last time I dared to try it ). Even if you don't want to use it for the final product, it might be a good starting
point for trying different arrangements ( it supports random shuffling ). Once you hit on an arrangement you like, you can build a better quality version ( if necessary ) using Gimp ( also free ).

Mike Gezing · 01-13-2015, 08:53 AM

I have used FOTOR that I have downloaded for free from the Apple Store.

**Miguel** · 01-13-2015, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by Mike Gezing

I have used FOTOR that I have downloaded for free from the Apple Store.

Nice layout and poultry pr0n.

M

arkav · 01-13-2015, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by Miguel

Nice layout and poultry pr0n.

They may not be human, but they're wery, wery beauteeful.

01-12-2015, 08:23 PM	#1
Shakey Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 211	want to make a collage? I'd like to make a collage of photos on one print for an anniversary gift. Can anyone please give me some direction on how to do this please?

01-13-2015, 08:53 AM	#8
Mike Gezing Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arlington Hts. IL Photos: Gallery Posts: 45	I have used FOTOR that I have downloaded for free from the Apple Store. Attached Images

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01-12-2015, 08:48 PM	#2
dms Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,192	There are a whole host/range of methods. The two I use mostly are: (1) arranging prints on a white board and then fixing them to the board--generally partially overlapping each other. I use the Grafix Double Tack Mounting Film. And (2) creating a large new file in photoshop and then pulling in images as layers, and moving them around, and then flattening the final image. My preferred method is/was (1) but it was easier when I got a roll of film developed and had a bunch of 4"x6" prints to play with. Now w/ digital and thus my doing digital processing and printing, it is less spontaneous and I use (2). Likely your preferred software may have something similar. Otherwise Photoshop CS2 apparently is available free now and it is very capable--but this is a long term commitment.

01-12-2015, 09:12 PM	#3
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by dms Otherwise Photoshop CS2 apparently is available free now and it is very capable--but this is a long term commitment. So is an anniversary

01-12-2015, 10:21 PM	#4
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	Originally posted by Shakey Can anyone please give me some direction on how to do this please? It takes some people years, if not a lifetime, to learn Photoshop. Make things easy on yourself. Purchase Posterino if you are on a Mac. If you are using Windows, I'm sure there are a few very similar products available. M

01-12-2015, 10:46 PM	#5
xanis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Okemos, Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 242	i use snapfish.com and they have built in templates for collage prints. Works pretty well.

01-13-2015, 07:18 AM	#6
KimJing New Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 1	There are many tools which can help you to create the amazing photo collage like iCollage, Photo Collage Maker etc. They can offer the template for special days like birthday. Photo Collage Maker for Win- AmoyShare

01-13-2015, 08:25 AM	#7
arkav Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 366	Originally posted by Shakey I'd like to make a collage of photos on one print for an anniversary gift. Can anyone please give me some direction on how to do this please? For something quick and dirty, Picasa has some collage tools ( or at least it did last time I dared to try it ). Even if you don't want to use it for the final product, it might be a good starting point for trying different arrangements ( it supports random shuffling ). Once you hit on an arrangement you like, you can build a better quality version ( if necessary ) using Gimp ( also free ).

01-13-2015, 09:53 AM	#9
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	Originally posted by Mike Gezing I have used FOTOR that I have downloaded for free from the Apple Store. Nice layout and poultry pr0n. M

01-13-2015, 01:23 PM	#10
arkav Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 366	Originally posted by Miguel Nice layout and poultry pr0n. They may not be human, but they're wery, wery beauteeful.

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