Damien Symonds

And that always worked in the past, I assume? Oh, no, wait, you said you used a different calibrator on the old computer?

Ok, that's good at least. What have you chosen here? https://www.damiensymonds.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/07i1dppc02.gif

Yes, I assume that too. Let's hope it doesn't come to that. So are the colours ok? Is the only problem the blacks?

Not much of a range, is it? Got any prints with trees and sky in them?

No, the actual files please. Upload the print jpegs here.

Can you post the files of all the photos you're comparing?

If the file (in Photoshop or Bridge) doesn't match the print, recalibrate until it does. Follow the troubleshooting part of my directions. Also, make sure you aren't just comparing one print. Gotta have half a dozen if possible.

Oh shit, you must never use the Photos app. It is not colour-managed. Only use Photoshop or Bridge.

What program are you viewing the file in?

It's ok, I'll move it.

Not really, sorry. Just play around and get a soft light look to the shadow.

No, you CAN use drop shadow if you wish, but not in whatever weird-ass fashion you've used it. It should be soft and gentle like mine was.

You have to turn off the Drop Shadow. Just use the Stroke.

You should read all of them, actually. https://www.damiensymonds.net/tut_collage.html

It looks like you haven't read this? https://www.damiensymonds.net/2011/12/simple-storyboard-tutorial-part-2.html

No, really, a WHOLE screenshot. Layers panel and everything.

May I see a whole screenshot?

Set the stroke to "Inside".

No, I'm just saying that blend modes don't really affect black.

Yes, because it's black.

Is a blend mode necessary at all? What's wrong with Normal?

I would have suggested Fx too. Not drop shadows, I would have suggested Stroke, but whatever works for you.

I'm so sorry, this is beyond my knowledge. What do you intend your frame to look like?

CS5, actually