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09/26/2008 04:10:20 PM · #1 |
Hey guys,
I need to make a watermark to protect my photo, have to send it as a preview to some guy and have to do it in 15 minutes. How do I put some 'protected' sign in Photoshop!?
THANKS A LOT |
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09/26/2008 04:11:47 PM · #2 |
Just type your text on a new layer, reduce the opacity, then save a "flattened" composite image.
And here's a tutorial for automating the process.
Message edited by author 2008-09-26 16:13:29. |
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09/26/2008 04:37:01 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Just type your text on a new layer, reduce the opacity, then save a "flattened" composite image.
And here's a tutorial for automating the process. |
Thanks, I managed to do it!!!
Thanks a lot |
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09/26/2008 05:15:21 PM · #4 |
If you want to get fancier, you can make a brush with your copyright (if it's text) and then you are able to adjust size and opacity through the brush tool and just paint it on any shot. I find it to be much easier than typing it each time, or trying to create an action.
I found the instructions on here a while back (I think  idnic posted them). I'll see if I can find the copy I printed and post them.
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09/26/2008 05:18:19 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by Someone on DPC:
Signature Brush:
In Photoshop...
-go to the file menu then select ânewâ
-make a canvas about 4â high by 6â wide, 300dpi, transparent background [click ok]
-Select text tool and make your font HUGE (like 72) and pick your font (I used Rage Italic for
mine)
-Type whatever text you want (example ©John Smith) [Hint: hold down ALT+0169 then let go to
create the © symbol]
-You can then go to âeditâ then âdefine brush presetâ Name it then select [OK]
Now when you select your brush tool you just go to the last defined brush in your list then you
should see it. Now you can pick your color, you can control the size of your signature through
your brush tool. You can even control opacity, etc like a regular brush (very cool). |
I had to adjust the dimensions somewhat, since I have a very long name. But otherwise it was easy, and now shows up at the bottom of the list of brushes - I just select it, usually at 100% opacity, and then align it on the photo, click once, and there it is - a copyright mark.
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09/26/2008 08:05:53 PM · #6 |
I followed those steps, but my "define brush preset" remains greyed out - it won't let me do it.
I have tried it with and without selection (i.e. selecting the text). I have tried it on the background, as well as promoted to a layer, I have tried it flattened.
I have tried going in via edit - define brush preset - as well as via the brush tool dialog box and the tiny arrow up top.
What am I doing wrong? |
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