Re: Follow-up: [Photoshop] Non-angular corners

Or just use the STROKE feature...

Drew


>Oh now I *do* feel like an idiot. :\ I use the modify sub-menu all day long
>and I never thought to look for it there.
>
>I found that you can make an even better one if you:
>
>[1] Make a rectangular selection.
>[2] Select -> Modify -> Smooth (3,4,5 or so)
>[3] Fill with your color (I used black).
>
>After that your edges will be choppy, or rather rough, so I did the
following.
>
>[4] Filters -> Blur -> Gaussin Blur of 1
>[5] Image -> Adjust -> Levels
>
>Work the levels until you bring the edges into a nice, sharp focus.
>Once sharp, cut out the center by doing:
>
>[6] Using the selection tool, click on the background.
>[7] Select -> Inverse
>[8] Select -> Modify -> Contract by 5 or so.
>[9] Delete, or fill with the color of your choice.
>[10] If you want it any sharper than that, simply adjust the contrast up
>50% before you fill the center with color.
>
>Tedious, but it works better.

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