watermarks.

[Alan Campbell]

I know its not everyone's cup of tea but can someone give me some instructions on how to put a watermark on some of my images.
Can I use different types of graphics ?
Do I need a graphics tab ?
I use Photoshop CS6
Also I can't find the copyright C on my keyboard. (the letter C surrounded by a circle )

Alan

[AndyA]

Re: watermarks.

Hi Alan, I used a guide similar to this one (it's the same for Photoshop). To create a copyright symbol, use 'alt + 0169 on the keyboard'.

Whoops, I forgot the link ...

http://www.avegasgirlatheart.com/2013/01/photoshop-elements-tutorial-creating.html

[Paulstw]

Re: watermarks.

Hey Alan,

Like Andy said its the above code for the © symbol, however, I normally create a text layer, and work with it there. They way you can alter it as much as you like and move it about. Opacity normally about 30% with a colour of about #cccccc

I've started doing it differently and incorporating it into a part of the image, like an upward post, or a step i stairs.

[ST-EOS]

Re: watermarks.

Alan
I used a similar method as that shown in Andy's post #2, I saved mine as a brush in PS so I can use it as part of an PS action. The action creates an image suitable for posting on this forum. The action resizes the image and adds a couple of additions to the canvas size in black and white then adds my © signature from the saved brush preset.

[Guesty]

Re: watermarks.

Hi Alun,

I designed a simple logo in photoshop and saved it as a brush. It can be resized, recoloured and added in a single click.

uploadfromtaptalk1375132304114.jpg

[DrJon]

Re: watermarks.

Rather luckily both my entries for this are for CS6:

I'll start with this, which I like as a technique for good but not too obtrusive watermarking:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmvJv463PA0 "How to add a watermark to your images by Karl Taylor"

This is also a good tutorial (she didn't get too far doing tutorials, which is a pity as I think she does it well):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3nu5o09wI0 "How to Watermark Multiple Pictures in Photoshop CS6"

John

[Jock]

Re: watermarks.

Alan, I don't know if you're using a PC or a Mac, but on the Mac, I use a program called iWatermark. As I use iPhoto for my photo manager, I have it set up to export via iWatermark - I just select the colour of stamp I'd like and everything else is automatic. It can stamp camera and lens settings as well.

[Ems]

Re: watermarks.

I also use iWatermark which I think is also available for Windows. On the Mac you can create the copyright symbol with alt+g keys

[Alan Campbell]

Re: watermarks.

Thanks for all your replies.
It took me a while to work out to use the numbers keys on the right instead of the top of the keypad, when inserting the copyright symbol.
I noticed when I used the text tool in Photoshop it wrote from right to left.
Can this be changed to left to right.
Heres a quick edit of my first attempt.


watermark test (Medium) by balscot, on Flickr

Still can,t decide if its too much.
Obviously it can be placed anywhere depending on the image.

Once again many thanks.

Alan

[Alan Campbell]

Re: watermarks.

Hi Alun,

I designed a simple logo in photoshop and saved it as a brush. It can be resized, recoloured and added in a single click.

That looks great Guesty.
was it easy to do.

Alan

[Guesty]

Re: watermarks.

was it easy to do.

Alan

Well it must have been Alun, as I managed to do it! I think I used a you tube tutorial. I'll try and the link.

I didn't opt for the (c) symbol as copyright is implied whether the symbol is used or not.