Describes the creative considerations and the process behind matting and framing, and shows how to plan and hang a photo display, whether in a gallery or in your home.
- [Voiceover] Welcome to Matting, Framing, and Hanging Your Photographs. I'm Conrad Eek and I'm a Framer and Photographer and over my many years in the business I've learned lots of techniques for enhancing and protecting my photographs through proper matting and framing technique. One of the things that I find particularly enjoyable about the whole matting and framing process is the craftsmanship involved. Too often in this world today everything's done with a mouse-click or a touchpad and when you get into matting and framing you get your hands back directly on the art you're creating and really it becomes a part of you and your personal expression comes through in the final presentation of the work.
A great question is why do you frame your photographs? I think part of it is you place a greater intrinsic value on your work by placing it in a frame and I also think any viewer that sees a framed work immediately takes it more seriously. The whole phrase, "Suitable for framing", I think carries great weight and that's why I refer to the elevation of the work through the application of the framers techniques. I can't tell you how good it makes me feel to see a photograph of mine hanging on the wall knowing that not only did I create the photograph but I cut the mat, I assembled the frame, I put the whole package together with glazing, used the proper hardware, and hung it in an aesthetically pleasing way.
I want to share with you the tools to get to that delightful moment of recognition when you see your work presented that way.
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9/20/2012The course begins with an overview of framing concepts, terms, and tools and then shows how to choose and work with the various components of a framed print: matboard, frame, glazing, wire hangers, and more. The course also examines the issues and creative options behind hanging an exhibit, whether in a gallery or in a home.
- Conversing with a framer
- Selecting a mat and a frame
- Deciding on window size
- Using a handheld or production mat cutter
- Mounting art
- Cutting glass
- Assembling frames
- Hanging photographs in groups
- Hanging photographs on different surfaces
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 45s
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Using this course1m 19s
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Understanding why we frame2m 54s
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1. Getting Started
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Conversing with a framer14m 53s
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2. Working with Mats
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Selecting a mat5m 13s
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Deciding on the window size9m 27s
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Using a handheld mat cutter4m 11s
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Assembling the mat2m 5s
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Mounting art in a mat3m 25s
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3. Choosing a Frame and Glazing
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Selecting a frame5m 15s
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Cutting glass7m 15s
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Scoring acrylic3m 52s
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Sawing acrylic4m 42s
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Keeping the glass clean6m 53s
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4. Putting It All Together
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Assembling a metal frame8m 33s
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5. Hanging a Show
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Prepping the show2m 26s
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Using a wall as a canvas6m 46s
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Hanging the show4m 9s
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6. Hanging Work at Home
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Using lasers for precision3m 18s
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Hanging on plaster and lath6m 42s
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Lighting your work3m 29s
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Conclusion
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Goodbye54s
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