Rhombus-Shaped Image Frames

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    • #73131

      Hi all,

      Trying to create rhombus-shaped image frames like the ones in the linked example:

      https://www.dropbox.com/s/s82zjox3jr3iz5d/8a440b4121c2fad547e19b13bf892ceb.jpg?dl=0

      Basically I want the image frames to be laid out side by side, slanted to the right, but the images themselves should not be distorted. I have been able to accomplish this using the Direct Selection Tool and manually dragging the corners, but would like a faster or more efficient way to do it, and more importantly would just like a better understanding of why the shear tool doesn’t seem to work for me to do the same thing. When I use the shear tool it causes the images to distort along with the frame itself. Is there a different way to go about it? Thanks!

    • #73132
      Tom Venetia
      Member

      A frame is actually just a holder of images or texts. When you paste an image inside it, the image itself has a frame of its own. Do, to do what you want follow these steps:
      I assume you wish to make exactly the same thing on the pic that you mentioned as a sample:
      1. Using the frame tool create 4 rectangular frames side-by-side. They all should be set to contain graphics.
      2. Align/size them horizontal and vertically as in your sample.
      3. Now you will have 4 rectangular frames touching each other by their borders.
      4. Here comes the trick: chose the direct selection tool (the white arrow, beneath the black one).
      5. Now touch with this tool the right-most frame’s upper vertex. Drag it with the direct selection tool to the position you wish it to be on the final layout.
      6. Repeat this operation with all upper vertexes. You will have now the frame containers that are slanted as on your image. Up to now they contain nothing.
      7. change your tool to the selection tool (black arrow).
      8. now click on each frame and with Ctrl-D place inside the images you wish them to contain. They will NOT be slanted.
      9. If the images are smaller or larger then the frames you have to resize them so that when they are inside the frames the part in the cut is in scale.
      10. Now use the fitting resource (Alt-Ctrl-E) and the image will beutifully fit in the slanted frame.

    • #73133

      Six and one half:

      1. Create rhombus, step/repeat it (adjust with Align window). Select image, re-link in Link Window to new image (do not Place). Repeat.

      or

      2. Place several images. Select all with Selection tool, Shear (20°, etc). Select one, Direct Selection, Shear 0°. Select others with Direct Selection tool and Shift-Clicking. Object->Transform Again->Transform Sequence Again Individually.

      If you go the Transform Again route, set up/use Keyboard Shortcuts.

      My best guess, good luck.
      neeners

    • #73169
      Masood Ahmad
      Participant

      Hi,

      There could be several tricks to achieve this. Try this…

      1. First, create a frame of required dimensions
      2. Sheer it at a desired angle for example 20°
      3. Create a tiny/small frame on top of the first sheer-frame
      4. select both the frames and perform Pathfinder:Add
      This will reset any transformations on the frame
      5. Step and repeat to make copies of the new frame.
      6. Insert images as and when needed. This way the images will not be rotated.

      Here is some reference:
      https://creativepro.com/reset-transformation-to-remove-rotation-on-frame.php
      https://creativepro.com/rotate-text-inside-a-frame.php
      https://creativepro.com/rotate-a-text-frame-and-leave-the-text-upright.php

      Hope that helps

    • #73266

      Thanks for your help, everyone! I tried Tom’s solution and it seems to be the easiest for me, but I’m glad to know there is more than one way to do it.

    • #73268
      Tom Venetia
      Member

      Hey Scoobydoo
      Happy to be of help, Enjoy
      Tom

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