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Title: Passport cutout Post by: mshand on June 12, 2009, 05:57:14 PM Someone mentioned a few weeks ago a cutout for aligning UK passport pictures. I've searched in the yahoo forum, but can't find a reference to it. Can anyone give me a pointer?
Title: Re: Passport cutout Post by: Terry-M on June 12, 2009, 06:58:30 PM Hi,
I was me who suggested using the cutout approach. I have uploaded the cutout image to my Pbase gallery here http://www.pbase.com/tjm04/image/113679381 The 2 ovals represent the max & min positions for the top of the head and the chin. with a print size of 45x35 mm. You should download the official guidelines from gov.uk if not you've already done so. Link: http://www.ips.gov.uk/passport/downloads/photos.pdf When you use the cutout, it's necessary to set the filter crop to the 45 - 35 ratio and adjust its size and position so that the image fits the cutout template. When done, delete the cutout from the filter before printing. I made a template for an A4 page of passport photos Terry. Edit: there is some more guidance here; http://www.ips.gov.uk/passport/guidelines-photos-professional.asp Title: Re: Passport cutout Post by: mshand on June 12, 2009, 08:36:43 PM Thanks Terry.
Just what I was looking for. Mike S Title: Re: Passport cutout Post by: BrianPrice on June 13, 2009, 08:07:02 AM Mike
I turn out 2 or 3 a week - my method doesn't use cutouts: Set the print size to 45x35mm - I also use a 5mm white border outside and corner marks to make trimming easy. (http://www.secalis.co.uk/Files/ScreenShot007.jpg) In the page editor with 'Rule of Thirds' on the distance between the top of the frame and the second 'Thirds' line is 30mm - exactly right for the crown-to-chin measurement, which has to be between 28 and 35 mm - its easy to do this -see (http://www.secalis.co.uk/Files/ScreenShot006.jpg) then all you do is drag the image down (http://www.secalis.co.uk/Files/ScreenShot005.jpg) The finished result: (http://www.secalis.co.uk/Files/ScreenShot008.jpg) I've saved this as a template and it makes passports really easy. We do several a week, and without this it would not be worthwhile. Brian Price Title: Re: Passport cutout Post by: admin on June 13, 2009, 02:43:08 PM Brian,
NICE writeup! Being able to do the writeup and insert pictures is one reason I love this forum. I think your post will go a long way to help people who want to do passports in Qimage. Thanks, Mike Title: Re: Passport cutout Post by: mshand on June 14, 2009, 06:44:14 AM Yes, indeed. Very helpful. Thanks.
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