hi, newbie here. currently using D60.

before this, i use exifer to put watermark in my photo. but, i cant custom it beautifully.
then i try adobe photoshop. of course i can customize my watermark, but, it seems like not wise since i have to edit one by one of my pics.
just imagine that i have hundred of pics to insert watermark. its tired.

here is my question:

1. is there any software that enable me to insert custom watermark in bulk photo?

2. is it possible for my D60 to put watermark automatically without using computer?

sorry for silly question. newbie here.

hope this help http://www.youtube.com/user/PhotoGavin#p/s...h/0/JssogKr-Vhk

1. Try photoscape

2. No idea.

photoshop should have a batch function for doing stuff like this. try search for it on the net.

1) Yes, Adobe Photoshop allows you to do that. Create an action to insert your watermark into the image (use the "place" function). Then run it as a batch action. You can even export out the batch action into a folder so all you need is to drag the photos into the folder and then the watermark will be added into the photo.

1a) alternative programs that allow you to do batch water mark on images are also available but they may not be very nice. Adobe Lightroom does that and you can download the Adobe Lightroom 3 Beta now and use it for free!

2) No it is not possible to do that without a computer unless you already printed out the images onto paper and then u use a printer to print your watermark on the image

i used to do batch watermark but i find it's not helpful for me, since different photos would require watermark at different area so as to not spoil the image / subject.

Yeah that is true, I know some people opt to have their watermark outside of the image itself. I guess these folks are not too worried about copyright issues or ppl stealing their images

usually those with watermark outside the image would have some form of border around the photo with 1 part of the border being thicker to accommodate the watermark.

i don't like that. prefer images as it is, used to do it with borders before but decided not to.

most people do watermarks not because afraid someone else stole the picture, but they wanna show how cool/unique their watermark or nickname is

This post has been edited by kalakatu: Mar 26 2010, 06:02 PM

not just that la. it's a form of marketing mah.

in my case, often i put my watermark on white / plain areas which could easily be PPed away.

my thought is that if anyone use my photo, at least have respect to me being the owner. the watermark saves them time for having to credit me as well.

i think putting 1 by 1 shdnt be an big issue..at least im doing that all the time..hehe..but it'd be better if u can save ur watermark as a brush..or at least a PSD file so that u wont have to recreate it again n agian..

i agree with goldfries that watermark shd be placed at diff location depend on each photo...so batch editing isnt really that helpful at all..

achew - that's cos we like to compose compose many style, so having fixed watermark location just doesn't help!

cos watermark placement go wrong become distraction, hurts the FEEL of the photo.

for me - 10 photos - 20 photos, no big deal. spend a bit more time only.

haha..it'd be great if the watermark is cool..and it helps u to promote urself..yet protects ur photo from those unethical stealing from the jerks... *combining the points from goldfries and kalakatu* =p

Isn't an issue for people who have a lot of time on their hands

I rather spend the time to pp photos or take more photos hehehehehe, just my 2 cents

it doesnt hurt for ppl like me....lol...i edit/fine tune all my shots..so copy n paste my watermark just take me less than 10sec..even i have 500shots needed to do that..i'll still do it....im kinda particular about this =p

no protect wan la. the way i watermark, PP and kau tim already. stolen.

some people watermark super kau big like military insignia, that type if find distracting liao.

achew - your watermark i like.

you upload few hundred photo wan ah?

to me the watermark is done same time as PP. just a matter of drag and drop and do a quick placement, don't need to be picky on the EXACT location cos we're not doing some bombing run.

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Added on March 26, 2010, 6:11 pmyeah no hurt for me also. i rather hurt my time than hurt my photo. yes, less than 10 secs. used to it already. same same.

and my view is always like if i can spend few hours to setup and shoot..after that edit the photo...y cant i spend 10sec to credit myself?

but perhaps i dont do photos in large volume...and when i do..99% due to covering event like wedding job..those shots i'd never put in my watermark..altho i know its a great form of advertisement..but thinking from the couple's point of view..i think it kinda spoils the shots...

LOL to even find time to upload around 50 photos also darn hard for me liao

Hence every second count, I attended a talk on time management recently and the key is that if I can automate or outsource any tasks then do especially if those tasks are not the key priority. I like the first sentence that came out of the speaker, "Don't you want to be able to spend more time with your family, friends or on the things that make you happy?".

Now if only I can automate the PP process even more and save me more time

haha..if the automation can create diff type of PP according to our mood..i don actually mind......somehow it sounds like "Action"..lol....
wouldnt it be better if i just snap my fingers and the photos automatically be taken the way i wanted it to be and it goes to photoshop and PP according to wad i need by itself~! hehe..but well..to me its part of the "fun" in my life too...so i don really mind doing it...and since everytime when im editing my shots..my gf would probably around me to discuss with me or disturbs me..i guess thats pretty okay too... ^^


ok guys..i think we r getting out of hand..hehe...out of topic too much liao..lets just stick to it..no more craps from me >.<

This post has been edited by achew: Mar 26 2010, 06:24 PM

Hmm like achew said, just save it as a PSD file, everytime u wan to add watermark to your photos, just open that PSD file, copy the layer to your photo, place in wherever u like and tada~ It's done!

About batch watermarking, in case you always PP different size of photos, might as well manually put them in...

I usually apply watermark with the use of Adobe Photoshop. Similar to @achew, usually save the watermark as .psd file and re-use back when needed.

You can also save the watermark as a brush, then place it anywhere you want

Should be easier than loading a PSD file each time.

I find that too many ppl r obsessed with watermark. Like as if from day 1 buy camera only ppl start stealing ur pics oredi. Sometimes see watermark look nicer than the pic itself.

Even if got god given talent from day 1, just upload a puny lil 500x300 file la. Big enuf to share, small enuf to discourage theft.

No doubt that watermark is creativity can make so beauty... to the picture...

Sure a lot... nice and sometimes seeing just like real picture.

As some have rightly pointed out, watermark is not just to discourage theft. It's a form of branding.

Awesome Tutorial!

good info

For add watermark I usually use VidLogo.It's really good prog.Try.

newbie need watermark? i lol'ed at newbie..

watermark depends on each of the pics lor...

but for me i don plan to put any soooner....until my pic is at that acceptable level

i use picasa only.. cheap leh..

adobe lightroom

Newbie doesn't equal to lousy. He might be newbie, but, there is always chances where he can shoot good photos.

maybe he can bypass uncle ian with his 550D + 18-55

hehe before i lol'ed at newbie i lol'ed at you first.. TS doesnt ask to learn a bad thing.. Watermark is own preference so let them put on it.. Kne bangga dengan gambar sendiri dari bangga untuk gambar orang lain.. no offense dude

+1 for u Sarbath!

Sorry I could help myself. One thread asking how to put nice watermark, another thread here asking how to remove watermark. Haha the juxtaposition lol

You can use Adobe Lightroom, when exporting, scroll down and you can see the option to select for Watermark. Fairly easy as you can just create any simple watermark using lightroom.