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THIS JUST IN!

A high ranking member of dA started a poll about a week ago. By 02:48 on the 20. of march the result are clear!

"What do you think of picture framing?"
51%
749 deviants said I don't mind
43%
626 deviants said It really adds something
6%
90 deviants said It's totally useless / it kills the picture
>> CookieReaver !NrL5dvOxpI
I dont get it.. Is this suppose to be like "stupid dA"? caus I really like framing on most pics.
>> beethy !HJGkSBB3Ao
that's because picture framing actually helps with images post on dA, but not stand alone.

why do you think actual photos have frames?
>> Anonymous
>>144315

And why is that? What makes it look any better on dA?
>> beethy !HJGkSBB3Ao
>>144317
to make is stand out more against the shitty grey background that's in place.
>> sage sage
deviantart is the single most damaging institution to modern photography that exists
>> Anonymous
>>144342
And what do you base that statement on?
>> Vincent !!8LCSE0Zp1mL
I prefer to leave my pictures digitally unframed.
Mostly to save myself work for printing them, and also I don't like the egotistical vibe that frames with little fake computer handwritten signatures or god forbid Copyright signs in the corners give off.

Same goes for watermarks...

Hell they may look nicer with a frame, BUT I just ignore that option.
>> Anonymous
>>144315
Actual photos have framing to show that there's no cropping done to it. Pointless on digital.
>> Anonymous
Although black bordering can improve an image, all other times they really say "I'm so awesome I think about framing and composition when I take the photo!" any yes, I'm guilty of doing that. Also proper framing takes into account where the photo will be displayed, therefore it should never be "hardcoded" into the original image.
>> Anonymous
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>>145505
LEARN TO FILM

If someone wants to show that no cropping has been done, they usually use a cut negative carrier resulting in a border similar to this.
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The thin white border that exists on printed photographs is there because the blades of the easel holding the paper flat are blocking light from falling onto the edges.

Prints are traditionally framed with a mat to provide a blank visual space around the image, and can help when the image is against a colored background, as it can affect perception of colors.
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>>145870
am i doin dis rite?