Much the newby going in the direction that photography is taking me.
I'm loving the ride though 8)

Any input on watermarks welcomed.
It looks like this is another expense yet needful.? Looks like the program I'm using advises Digimarc.

If I choose to make cd's or send a folder for barrel racers to view images & make selections, what are some ways to protect those images?

By the way, I've yet to make any disks :roll: what is the best way to go on that...I guess I'm asking for brand names?

Thanks for help,
Mary

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Try multiple image resizer. It has a watermark option as well as a way to downsize images for veiwing only on a computer.
It used to be free, when I got it, not sure now.

Digimarc is pricey and embeds an unseen "watermark" in the image. You have to track the image through Digimarc - that works fine for images on the web, but what happens if they just decide to print the images on their home computer?

You can create an action in PS to watermark your images:



It's simple in ps or any program that will let you make layers. make a new layer and add your text - change the layer opacity to 50% or less and merge the layers. If you have PS you can record the steps you take and create your own action. Then you just play the action each time you need to watermark.

I make all my "demo" images the same size - I made two watermark actions - one for horizontal and one for vertical.

As for brand names on discs - I don't know - you can use Kodak or whatever if you've just got an ordinary burner. I use a LightScribe burner, so I have to purchase LightScribe discs.

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Someone I work with uses dvd's for images. She said the resolution/quality is better.
Any opinions on this method?
Thanks for input about id'ing images.
Mary

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I use dvds for backup storage - you can get a lot more on the dvd but I haven't notice the quality (for viewing) to be any different than the cd.

I also use dvd to burn slideshows for clients so they can watch them on their tv, but I don't do that for "proof" images.

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Gracey,i have a lightscribe burner but i can use any dvd/cd.The lightscribe bit is just for the labelling if you want to use it isn't it ?

Another fast way you can watermark images is by making a brush in ps.

Let me know if you need to know how to do it

Another way to watermark is to use a programme from photowatermark.com

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Yes, you can use any, but I don't. I use the lightscribe only when I want to label the disk professionally - discs I give to my paying clients, usually.

I use my other burner for everything else (for storage mostly).

I don't think I'll use a brush, but thanks for the offer - but for anyone who doesn't have something set up already, it would be good maybe to post the "how to". I have made a couple of brushes, but seldom use PS any more.

The action takes all of a second to run and it's set up for my images already.

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The brush method was aimed at filmgirl gracey,i would be happy to pass it on if anyone was interested.I got it out of a ps book,it's given me a lot of good info and helped me alot.

I've never tried the lightscribe discs,because i don't really have a use for them unlike yourself,do they look good when finished ? I am quite intrigued.

They look a lot more professional than printed labels - sort of classy looking. I use the gold CDs, but they apparently come in other colours. Next time I burn one, I'll take a shot of it and show ya

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