How do I put a copyright on my pics???

[KobraCarry]

Originally Posted by m_mphotography

Mike,
Are you wanting to "watermark" multiple images at the same time?? I have CS3 and PSE4 not PSE6, but I'm assuming that it will be the same...If you are wanting to do just a single picture at a time, then I would do it the way that Ken mentioned. If you are wanting to process a bunch of photos at a time, for posting, for resizing and for watermarking this is the fastest way that I've found, and what i do'with all my shots to be posted for client showing.

NOTE: If you want to resize images, separate them into two folders. In one folder put all your portrait style shots, and in the other put your landscape style shots (I've found this works best when resizing)

Then:
1. open up your editor in PSE, then go to File>process multiple photos (if this is grayed out, just open a random pic in the editor and then go to file>process multiple photos. This will open up a dialog box, where you have some options to choose
2. I leave the "process files from" as "folder"
in the "source" field choose select and browse to the folder where you have stored the images you want to process. In the "destination" field select browse and go to the folder where you want the "watermarked, or resized images" to be stored.
3. I don'tusually rename any of my images, but you have that option.
4. If you want to resize the images, then select a height size and leave the other one blank (make sure you have "constrain proportions" checked) and you can select the resolution of the new images.
5. Select the file type that you want the processed images to be.
6. On the right side of the dialog box you will see "quick fix" and "labels", drop down your "labels" if not already displaying and select Watermark from the drop down. In the custom text field put your watermark info, usually I hold down the ALT key while I type in 0169 (that gives me the copyright symbol) and then whatever text I want to include. Select where you want it placed in the photo, the font to be used and the size. Also you can select color, and opacity. Hit OK and let it go...it will take a few mins depending on the number of photos you are processing, but once it's done they are ALL watermarked!! Check to make sure your font was not too big....if not, redo until you are happy with the result. Hope this helps!

Thanks for all the kind help! This is exactly what I'm looking for. I'll give it a shot here in a bit and let you know how it worked. Also, I've tried to put a black frame around my photos but all I get is a blank layer-frame and the black never fills in. What am I doing wrong? Thanks again!

[mccls1030]

I finally realized after reading more posts that I needed to use the numbers on the side of the keyboard and not the top. It works this way! My old laptop only had the numbers at the top and I couldn't get it to work! Thanks for all the good input!

[LEATHERNECK]

Originally Posted by m_mphotography

Mike,
Are you wanting to "watermark" multiple images at the same time?? I have CS3 and PSE4 not PSE6, but I'm assuming that it will be the same...If you are wanting to do just a single picture at a time, then I would do it the way that Ken mentioned. If you are wanting to process a bunch of photos at a time, for posting, for resizing and for watermarking this is the fastest way that I've found, and what i do'with all my shots to be posted for client showing.

NOTE: If you want to resize images, separate them into two folders. In one folder put all your portrait style shots, and in the other put your landscape style shots (I've found this works best when resizing)

Then:
1. open up your editor in PSE, then go to File>process multiple photos (if this is grayed out, just open a random pic in the editor and then go to file>process multiple photos. This will open up a dialog box, where you have some options to choose
2. I leave the "process files from" as "folder"
in the "source" field choose select and browse to the folder where you have stored the images you want to process. In the "destination" field select browse and go to the folder where you want the "watermarked, or resized images" to be stored.
3. I don'tusually rename any of my images, but you have that option.
4. If you want to resize the images, then select a height size and leave the other one blank (make sure you have "constrain proportions" checked) and you can select the resolution of the new images.
5. Select the file type that you want the processed images to be.
6. On the right side of the dialog box you will see "quick fix" and "labels", drop down your "labels" if not already displaying and select Watermark from the drop down. In the custom text field put your watermark info, usually I hold down the ALT key while I type in 0169 (that gives me the copyright symbol) and then whatever text I want to include. Select where you want it placed in the photo, the font to be used and the size. Also you can select color, and opacity. Hit OK and let it go...it will take a few mins depending on the number of photos you are processing, but once it's done they are ALL watermarked!! Check to make sure your font was not too big....if not, redo until you are happy with the result. Hope this helps!

This is the way I do it also.......thanks Marleny

[KobraCarry]

You guys rock!!!!!! This site rocks!!!!!!!! It's great when you meet a bunch of folks who are willing to share their knowledge! Thanks a bunch!!!!

[Todd Brewer]

One thing I've done is create a custom brush with the copyright symbol and my info. The way I did it in CS2 was to create a new document, about 4"x6" @300. Type your text info, rasterize, apply any layer effects like drop shadows or emboss. Using the rectangular marquee, click and drag a selection around your type. Go under the Edit menu on the toolbar, choose: Define Brush Preset, give your new brush a name, click OK and it will be the last brush in the set. With this method, you can put this copyright symbol and info on its own layer and vary the opacity. I'll look for the tutorial and post it up here if I find it.

[Todd Brewer]

From the site:

http://www.graphic-design.com/Photos...ermarking.html


Semi-Automated Watermarks


Set up your watermark the way you want it, including type or even logos, and then
Choose: Edit > Define Custom Brush
This will convert your watermark into a custom brush to be used in any file. You'll have the ability to set color and transparency appropriate to the specific file.

Warning: if you like this method, always be aware of resolution. Be sure to set up your brush image so it looks correct in the file resolution you'll be using. Many pros have multiple custom brushes such as this set up for the various resolutions they frequently deal with.

Be sure to give your brush an appropriate name -- particularly if you have multiple brushes for different resolutions. You can name the brush in the Define Custom Brush dialog.

With a custom brush watermark, just open a group of files, click with the brush, and save. Change color or transparency on the fly. You can mark a number of files quickly -- yet retain some degree of control as you progress through the files.

That's all there is to it!

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