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Watermark / Signature using CS5

  • Seaview
    Participant

    Just wondering what’s the fastest / simplest way of adding a watermark / signature using CS5.

    Thanks.
    Dave.

    5faythe
    Participant

    Hi Dave,

    I use a watermark that consists of my name, year and the copyright symbol.
    I created a new file with a transparent background.
    I choose a colour and font and type the info on to the file and saved it as a PSD.

    When I have an image that I want to add the watermark to I do the following.

    I open my watermark file.
    I drag the watermark into the image using the move tool and close the watermark file. (I now have 2 layers.)
    I resize the watermark to suit and move it to where I want it within the image.
    I create a duplicate of the background layer.
    I drag the Background Copy up so that the Text Layer is in the middle. (The watermark disappears….Don’t worry it’ll be back :) )
    I create a clipping mask by hovering the cursor over the line between the Background Copy and the Text Layer, holding the Alt key and clicking the left mouse button. (The watermark reappears)
    Flatten the layers.

    I like this because the signature/watermark is kinda embossed into the image.
    You only have to do the watermark once.

    BTW I use PSE8 and a PC.

    I hope this is of some use.

    All the best,
    John.

    Seaview
    Participant

    Thanks John, that’s very helpful. Can you tell me how you input the copyright symbol.

    Dave.

    5faythe
    Participant

    Hi Dave,

    I thought that might come up as I remember having a little trouble finding how to do it. :?
    I do remember that typing the code didn’t work for some reason. EDIT Seemingly Alt 0169 will work if you have a numeric keypad.

    I’ll find out and come back to you or maybe another kind member will help.

    Cheers,

    John.

    5faythe
    Participant

    Seaview wrote:

    Thanks John, that’s very helpful. Can you tell me how you input the copyright symbol.

    Dave.

    Hi Dave,

    Here goes :)

    START
    All Programs
    Accessories
    System Tools
    Character Map
    Select & Copy the © symbol
    Paste it into the line of text in your Watermark document

    I hope that works for you. :?

    Cheers,

    John.

    Seaview
    Participant

    That’s excellent John, it was the symbol that was catching me. The code wouldn’t work for me as I didn’t have numeric pad. I came a cross a method using the brush tool, I’ll post it on here at the weekend.

    Dave.

    cathald
    Participant

    I made up my copyright name etc logo and saved it as a brush so then i can just click once onto the photo to put my copyright on

    Seaview
    Participant

    Thanks Cathal, that’s my plan also if I remember how to do it.

    Dave.

    cathald
    Participant

    I’ve no photoshop at work but I think once you have you logo goto edit > define brush and then name it

    adrianmatthews
    Participant

    Just use layers

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