How to do a transparent border?

[ThisOneFukitaGuy]

With transparent border, I mean something like this.

 

So.

I hope I get answers soon, because I need those borders, they look so good <.<

[Pixey]

Hello and Welcome.  Perhaps this tutorial may be of help ....... just make the rectangle/square fit more closely over the image:  http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?/topic/107031-glass-pane-newer-edition/

[toe_head2001]

There's got to be an easy (automated) way to do this.

 

In CSS, that's called an 'inset box shadow'. I don't think sure such a function exists in .NET.

 

I'll see if I can hack something together.

[ThisOneFukitaGuy]

Thanks for the fast answers first.

 

I gonna look for the tutorial, and if it doesn't help, I gonna look if you (toe_head2001) could make something ._.

 

If you mean it like this xD

So, see ya

[Eli]

One way to do this is using TR's QuickOutliner. You can use Gaussian Blur to soften it more one you have used QuickOutliner.

 

[toe_head2001]

^That should work. I forgot about that plugin.

 

Set the Softness to 1 in TR's QuickOutliner. Then you'll need to use Gaussian Blur (Clamped), instead of the regular Gaussian Blur (otherwise color bleeding will happen).

 

That should give the exact same effect that's in your example image.

Edited February 8, 2016 by toe_head2001

[MJW]

Similar to Eli's suggestion:

 

Add a layer

Run PyroChild's Effects>Render>Border N' Shapes (on new layer), adjusting Width for desired border thickness.

Use Magic Wand to select center area.

Apply Effects>Blurs>Gaussian Blur, adjusting Radius for desired fade.

Reverse selection

Erase Selection.

Flatten image.

Edited February 8, 2016 by MJW

[Eli]

This is what you can obtain once you have used Gaussian Blur (Clamped)

 

Edited February 8, 2016 by Eli

[Pixey]

Ahhh - yes, so much easier doing the above steps than the tutorial.  I too had forgotten about that plugin.
 
You could also add a white border on a new layer and change the mode to get an interesting contrast.  I used 'difference' to get this:
 

 

 

                              Difference                                                              Plain

[toe_head2001]

I've thought of a way to completely automate this in code. I'll write the actual code tonight. 

[Eli]

I've thought of a way to completely automate this in code. I'll write the actual code tonight. 

 

I will be glad to give any sugestions like been able to control and draw the frame at a desired distance from the edge. As well as been able to control the width, color and transparency of the shaded frame. 

Edited February 8, 2016 by Eli

[toe_head2001]

Here's the plugin: Inset Box Shadow

[ThisOneFukitaGuy]

Oh, so many replies already :o

I wasn't online that much anymore, still thanks for these replies.

 

I installed the plugin, and it works fine, thank you!