How to make my photos mine (water mark ) / copyright.
Oct 30, 2012 14:27:02 #
sbesaw
Loc: Boston
gfinlayson wrote:
LR/Mogrify
http://www.photographers-toolbox.com/products/lrmogrify.php
You still need to generate the watermark image that you'll overlay with the photo. Mine took me about an hour or so to put together using the free software Paint.NET.
http://www.photographers-toolbox.com/products/lrmogrify.php
You still need to generate the watermark image that you'll overlay with the photo. Mine took me about an hour or so to put together using the free software Paint.NET.
Thank you
Oct 30, 2012 17:42:59 #
Captain,
Quick question, I've noticed when I crop in Photoshop elements, I use the 300 PPI, but after it is cropped I notice the pixels are less if I remember correctly. How do you account for that when cropping and still keep enough pixels for large prints i.e. the 16x20 etc. Thanks for the help, I appreciate all your responses on UHH. Thanks, Kat16
Quick question, I've noticed when I crop in Photoshop elements, I use the 300 PPI, but after it is cropped I notice the pixels are less if I remember correctly. How do you account for that when cropping and still keep enough pixels for large prints i.e. the 16x20 etc. Thanks for the help, I appreciate all your responses on UHH. Thanks, Kat16
Oct 30, 2012 17:55:21 #
Kat16 wrote:
Captain,
Quick question, I've noticed when I crop in Photoshop elements, I use the 300 PPI, but after it is cropped I notice the pixels are less if I remember correctly. How do you account for that when cropping and still keep enough pixels for large prints i.e. the 16x20 etc. Thanks for the help, I appreciate all your responses on UHH. Thanks, Kat16
Quick question, I've noticed when I crop in Photoshop elements, I use the 300 PPI, but after it is cropped I notice the pixels are less if I remember correctly. How do you account for that when cropping and still keep enough pixels for large prints i.e. the 16x20 etc. Thanks for the help, I appreciate all your responses on UHH. Thanks, Kat16
Cropping removes pixels. The only way to keep enough pixels is to resize using some sort of interpolation. CS5 can do it via the bicubic resize tool, not sure about Elements though. There's also standalone software like Perfect Resize.
Oct 30, 2012 18:39:22 #
Jamers
Loc: Michigan
CaptainC wrote:
You are condescendingly welcome.
Really? I have no idea what I could have said that was condescending. Exasperated maybe.
thomew wrote:
Now I see why I couldn't understand what you were saying You thought I was talking about screen res when I was clearly referring to prints res. Good to know you're here to share your knowledge in such a condescending way .
You are condescendingly welcome.
Really? I have no idea what I could have said that was condescending. Exasperated maybe.
In my opinion, I don't think the Captain was condescending, I agree he may have been exasperated knowing he can explain it to you, but he can't understand it for you.
Oct 30, 2012 18:41:35 #
gfinlayson wrote:
quote=Kat16 Captain, br Quick question, I've not... (show quote)
The previous post from gfindlayson is correct. I have found that when cropping, setting the crop tool to the dimensions I want and the resolution to 300 for up to about 11x14 and 240 for up to 16x20 works really well. Occasionally for the 16x20 and always for larger images or smaller images if it is a significant crop, I use Perfect Resize from OnOne Software.
Oct 30, 2012 20:08:23 #
I'm also new to this security issue, but why not just place a bold screened word like "PROOF" across the file? Then no one can use it unless they're into spending hours in Photoshop and are very good at it? Just like you get if you use a professional studio, such as "Yuen Lui". During the 20 years I owned a commercial printing company, this was a common practice when a customer did not want a particular photo used.
Just my 2-cents,
Mike
Just my 2-cents,
Mike
Oct 30, 2012 20:43:09 #
Use Adobe light room! You can export the entire batch of files with a dpi and resolution of your choice, and add a signature to it, either typing in one or attaching a digital logo. It also gives you the option to export it to an html or flash based web slideshow which can then be uploaded to a server.
joseph gliksman wrote:
Being new to Digital , so please easy answer . How to prevent a client from using files that are shown as proofs as their own ? Apple mac 10.8 and I photo . Please help . thank you , joe .
Oct 30, 2012 20:59:08 #
Dun1
Loc: Atlanta, GA
Labs asking for 300 dpi images has to do only with the print res. of course so they can get a better print,
I think your goal is to prevent your proofs from being copied, One simple way is to make a layer and then make a second layer and add "PROOF" to second layer.
If someone wants to copy your proofs your water mark will not stop them from copying the proofs, you can reduce the size so that the proof copies will be much smaller in the proof size
If you watermark your prints you might keep the person from copying them and then taking them to the corner drug store, or a photo lab to have them printed.
Having said all of that here is a method you might be able to use
http://www.ehow.com/how_8292092_insert-watermark-iphoto.html
At some point in the future you may want to ween yourself from depending on iPhone to edit your photos.
Please re-read Capn C's replies also, they are dead on point,
I think your goal is to prevent your proofs from being copied, One simple way is to make a layer and then make a second layer and add "PROOF" to second layer.
If someone wants to copy your proofs your water mark will not stop them from copying the proofs, you can reduce the size so that the proof copies will be much smaller in the proof size
If you watermark your prints you might keep the person from copying them and then taking them to the corner drug store, or a photo lab to have them printed.
Having said all of that here is a method you might be able to use
http://www.ehow.com/how_8292092_insert-watermark-iphoto.html
At some point in the future you may want to ween yourself from depending on iPhone to edit your photos.
Please re-read Capn C's replies also, they are dead on point,
Oct 30, 2012 21:34:16 #
Oct 30, 2012 21:57:13 #
renegade1
Loc: Christchurch NZ
I agree. I sent people a small file to look at. If they try to inlarge it, it looks crap. Water marking can sometimes distract from the picture, or at least thats what i am told by my customers, so they get a small file, and if they like what they see, i do them a large picture. Easy!
Oct 31, 2012 11:02:09 #
Would this be the same as when saving or batch processing an image in ps taking the quality slider down to around 4-5 ?
Oct 31, 2012 11:53:12 #
Joelbarton87 wrote:
Would this be the same as when saving or batch processing an image in ps taking the quality slider down to around 4-5 ?
No. That does not change the dimensions of the image. It does contribute to a lower quality file, but only one compression to 4 or 5 is not going to make an unprintable file.
Oct 31, 2012 14:06:36 #
Oct 31, 2012 15:26:04 #
dfchief7 wrote:
who cares?
:thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: Comments from a couple dozen legitimate members and 2400 views should tell you we don't care that you don't care. Grow up.
Oct 31, 2012 17:48:43 #
gee, "larryb" did I hit a nerve? or.....is it that you cannot read everyone elses replies? Like many stated, this issue has been beat to death, get a life, grow up and crawl back in your hole.
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