Thank you Andy, your images and your site are my inspiration. Thank you for being so willing to help out us newbies. I have learned so much already being a part of smugmug!
I tried to turn the image into a watermark, but I still have that ugly white background. How do I just make type into a watermark? How do I just create type on a PS file that doesn't include the white background?
Can't get watermark onto picture
I read the tutorial here about making a watermark for your photos. I have been able to do that, but I don't know how to get it from my documents to my photo. I could really use some help on this.....Thanks.
I read the tutorial here about making a watermark for your photos. I have been able to do that, but I don't know how to get it from my documents to my photo. I could really use some help on this.....Thanks.
So - you have a watermark image created using smugmug? If so, Login to your smugmug account, go to a gallery, and from any image choose "Watermarking" from the "Photo Tools" menu.
This will bring up a screen showing all the thumbnails for all of the images in the gallery.
Click each image's thumbnail to select it for watermarking (or choose the "select all" from the top). Then, make sure the "add" radio button is selected and the appropriate watermark is in the drop-down box. Click on the "Watermark" button and it should go. It can take several minutes for all images to watermark. You may have to reload the page to get the watermarked images to show.
Remember, if the image's longest side is less than 800 pixels then it will not be watermarked.
I don't have a watermark thru smugmug. I got the how-to in the tutorials here in dgrin. I just don't know how to transfer it onto my photos in Photoshop. The information you gave me though is good and I will hang onto it because I was going to join into smugmug....just haven't done so yet. When I do it will come in handy. Maybe the tutorial is just for watermarks in smugmug....hummm. Do you know?
I don't have a watermark thru smugmug. I got the how-to in the tutorials here in dgrin. I just don't know how to transfer it onto my photos in Photoshop. The information you gave me though is good and I will hang onto it because I was going to join into smugmug....just haven't done so yet. When I do it will come in handy. Maybe the tutorial is just for watermarks in smugmug....hummm. Do you know?
O.k. Your original post didn't give all of the details. So you have an image file on your computer that you want to use as a watermark.
In order to do that in PS all you have do is open the image you want to watermark. Then, open your watermarking image in PS.
With the watermark image active choose the layers palette, and drag the image's layer icon onto the photo you want to watermark. In the example above you would click on the icon for "Layer 0" and drag it on top of the bear image. When you release the mouse the watermark image will be a new layer. Repeat as necessary, add more blending options, change the watermark layer's size, etc.
Don't save this file as the original jpg image!!!!. Save it as a different name or save as a PSD file.
I'm sorry I wasn't clear in what I was saying in my earlier posting. I thank you for the information and will try it out today. I'm so new to using the tools in Photoshop. Which means I have sooooooo much to learn. Can you explain smugmug to me?
Well, there is so much to Smugmug that explaining it all could be time consuming, However, the basics are here: http://www.smugmug.com/visitor-help/
You shoot, you upload, you share. People visit, people like, people download, purchase, comment, etc. By far one of the best photo sharing sites. You control the content, look, and feel of your site or you can choose to use of smugmug's themes to share your photos. Themes are basically pre-set looks that you can either use as-is or tweak to your own desire. A lot of help is available here at dgrin when you want to customize, but are not sure how to go about doing it.
Help!
I follow the example for watermarking exactly. When I upload it to smugmug, though, it is just a big block of whatever color the watermark is supposed to be in. No letters, just a big blob of color. Help???
I follow the example for watermarking exactly. When I upload it to smugmug, though, it is just a big block of whatever color the watermark is supposed to be in. No letters, just a big blob of color. Help???
Did you upload a *.png file with transparency for use as the watermark? If so the png file will look weird when viewed in your gallery. This is because Windows and the fact that your gallery may not be showing showing the original. Turn on originals for that gallery and view the image at that size. Still weird?
If still weird then how did you save the file? Photoshop - Save for Web?
If the original file is o.k. then watermarking process should be o.k. since it uses your original file as the watermark.
Silly Watermark Question
I just started up my Smugmug site this weekend and got my first order. It would appear that the person was trying to crop out the watermark on most of the pictures they ordered.
I am correct in thinking that the watermark doesn't show up in the prints, right? I wanted to be 250% sure that's the case before I said anything about it.
Do others say anything in reference to the watermark so folks know that it doesn't show up on the actual prints?
If you applied the watermark using Smugmug's watermarking feature then that watermark will not print. Smugmug does not alter the originals that you upload, and the originals are used for printing. If you applied the watermark using Photoshop or other photo editing software before you uploaded the image then it will print as it is part of the original.
Set up proof delay on your galleries so that you can tweak their crops without having them reorder them.
Also, why do you have originals enabled for your galleries? Kind of defeats the purpose of selling.
I just started up my Smugmug site this weekend and got my first order. It would appear that the person was trying to crop out the watermark on most of the pictures they ordered.
I am correct in thinking that the watermark doesn't show up in the prints, right? I wanted to be 250% sure that's the case before I said anything about it.
Do others say anything in reference to the watermark so folks know that it doesn't show up on the actual prints?
If you applied the watermark using Smugmug's watermarking feature then that watermark will not print. Smugmug does not alter the originals that you upload, and the originals are used for printing. If you applied the watermark using Photoshop or other photo editing software before you uploaded the image then it will print as it is part of the original.
Set up proof delay on your galleries so that you can tweak their crops without having them reorder them.
Also, why do you have originals eneabled for your galleries? Kind of defeats the purpose of selling.
Thanks for the answer!!!
I'm using the Smugmug Watermark Feature so it sounds like I can be assured of that. I'm using the Proof Delay as well.
I only have one gallery enabled with the ability to download original images. I did this on purpose as a freebie just to give the folks an opportunity to see what they are really getting when ordering prints. I read elsehwere that others have used this for marketing to get people used to coming back to check for more free downloads. I only started my site up over the weekend, but it seems to make sense to throw people a bone every now and then.
However, if you saw additional galleries allowing free original downloads I'd be very curious to know which ones allowed that.
I didn't see this question asked ... but I see some watermarks rotated 45 degrees ... I don't see that option on the watermark edit screen ... does this have to be done in Photoshop?
I didn't see this question asked ... but I see some watermarks rotated 45 degrees ... I don't see that option on the watermark edit screen ... does this have to be done in Photoshop?
Well...not necessarily in Photoshop, but yes - rotating the image in your favorite image processosr is needed before uploading to Smugmug.
Simple watermark question.
Andy,
It's time for an updated watermark. Quick question:
When sizing the transparent document, the tutotial suggest 1600x200 - but any will do. I like the one you maked showing on the tutorial page: http://www.smugmug.com/help/custom-watermark-protection
with the "X". Is there a special size I should start with so it looks correct with either horizontal or vertical images?
Andy,
It's time for an updated watermark. Quick question:
When sizing the transparent document, the tutotial suggest 1600x200 - but any will do. I like the one you maked showing on the tutorial page: http://www.smugmug.com/help/custom-watermark-protection
with the "X". Is there a special size I should start with so it looks correct with either horizontal or vertical images?
Andy,
It's time for an updated watermark. Quick question:
When sizing the transparent document, the tutotial suggest 1600x200 - but any will do. I like the one you maked showing on the tutorial page: http://www.smugmug.com/help/custom-watermark-protection
with the "X". Is there a special size I should start with so it looks correct with either horizontal or vertical images?
Michael
Get a portrait-oriented and a landscape-oriented X3 image from your site... layer them in photoshop and start playing around That's what I did.
"A photo is like a hamburger. You can get one from McDonalds for $1, one from Chili's for $5, or one from Ruth's Chris for $15. You usually get what you pay for, but don't expect a Ruth's Chris burger at a McDonalds price, if you want that, go cook it yourself." - me
That would be better.. but would it fit horizontal images too?
Yep, it is a single copy of the text, then watermark created and tiled on smugmug. So it works well on portrait and horizontal photos.
"A photo is like a hamburger. You can get one from McDonalds for $1, one from Chili's for $5, or one from Ruth's Chris for $15. You usually get what you pay for, but don't expect a Ruth's Chris burger at a McDonalds price, if you want that, go cook it yourself." - me
Is it normal behaviour that once you watermark your images you need to redo all your bulk zoom thumbnails?
I had previously spent many an hour changing the thumbnails with the bulk zoom tool and now when applying a watermark all this hard work is undone and I need to do it all again (I dont have watermarking for thumbnails turned on so not sure why smugmug is generating a new thumbnail).
Is it normal behaviour that once you watermark your images you need to redo all your bulk zoom thumbnails?
I had previously spent many an hour changing the thumbnails with the bulk zoom tool and now when applying a watermark all this hard work is undone and I need to do it all again (I dont have watermarking for thumbnails turned on so not sure why smugmug is generating a new thumbnail).
Thanks,
Craig.
Did you check the box to add the watermark on the thumbnails? If not I don't
think the thumbs would be effected.
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I tried to turn the image into a watermark, but I still have that ugly white background. How do I just make type into a watermark? How do I just create type on a PS file that doesn't include the white background?
www.pictureyourworld.net
http://pictureyourworldphotography.blogspot.com/
http://www.onedayonepicture.com
I read the tutorial here about making a watermark for your photos. I have been able to do that, but I don't know how to get it from my documents to my photo. I could really use some help on this.....Thanks.
www.Dogdotsphotography.com
So - you have a watermark image created using smugmug? If so, Login to your smugmug account, go to a gallery, and from any image choose "Watermarking" from the "Photo Tools" menu.
This will bring up a screen showing all the thumbnails for all of the images in the gallery.
Click each image's thumbnail to select it for watermarking (or choose the "select all" from the top). Then, make sure the "add" radio button is selected and the appropriate watermark is in the drop-down box. Click on the "Watermark" button and it should go. It can take several minutes for all images to watermark. You may have to reload the page to get the watermarked images to show.
Remember, if the image's longest side is less than 800 pixels then it will not be watermarked.
GreyLeaf PhotoGraphy
www.Dogdotsphotography.com
O.k. Your original post didn't give all of the details. So you have an image file on your computer that you want to use as a watermark.
In order to do that in PS all you have do is open the image you want to watermark. Then, open your watermarking image in PS.
With the watermark image active choose the layers palette, and drag the image's layer icon onto the photo you want to watermark. In the example above you would click on the icon for "Layer 0" and drag it on top of the bear image. When you release the mouse the watermark image will be a new layer. Repeat as necessary, add more blending options, change the watermark layer's size, etc.
Don't save this file as the original jpg image!!!!. Save it as a different name or save as a PSD file.
GreyLeaf PhotoGraphy
www.Dogdotsphotography.com
Well, there is so much to Smugmug that explaining it all could be time consuming, However, the basics are here: http://www.smugmug.com/visitor-help/
You shoot, you upload, you share. People visit, people like, people download, purchase, comment, etc. By far one of the best photo sharing sites. You control the content, look, and feel of your site or you can choose to use of smugmug's themes to share your photos. Themes are basically pre-set looks that you can either use as-is or tweak to your own desire. A lot of help is available here at dgrin when you want to customize, but are not sure how to go about doing it.
I am sure others can provide more information.
GreyLeaf PhotoGraphy
www.Dogdotsphotography.com
I follow the example for watermarking exactly. When I upload it to smugmug, though, it is just a big block of whatever color the watermark is supposed to be in. No letters, just a big blob of color. Help???
Did you upload a *.png file with transparency for use as the watermark? If so the png file will look weird when viewed in your gallery. This is because Windows and the fact that your gallery may not be showing showing the original. Turn on originals for that gallery and view the image at that size. Still weird?
If still weird then how did you save the file? Photoshop - Save for Web?
If the original file is o.k. then watermarking process should be o.k. since it uses your original file as the watermark.
GreyLeaf PhotoGraphy
I just started up my Smugmug site this weekend and got my first order. It would appear that the person was trying to crop out the watermark on most of the pictures they ordered.
I am correct in thinking that the watermark doesn't show up in the prints, right? I wanted to be 250% sure that's the case before I said anything about it.
Do others say anything in reference to the watermark so folks know that it doesn't show up on the actual prints?
The Newbie
www.oregonlens.com
Set up proof delay on your galleries so that you can tweak their crops without having them reorder them.
Also, why do you have originals enabled for your galleries? Kind of defeats the purpose of selling.
GreyLeaf PhotoGraphy
Thanks for the answer!!!
I'm using the Smugmug Watermark Feature so it sounds like I can be assured of that. I'm using the Proof Delay as well.
I only have one gallery enabled with the ability to download original images. I did this on purpose as a freebie just to give the folks an opportunity to see what they are really getting when ordering prints. I read elsehwere that others have used this for marketing to get people used to coming back to check for more free downloads. I only started my site up over the weekend, but it seems to make sense to throw people a bone every now and then.
However, if you saw additional galleries allowing free original downloads I'd be very curious to know which ones allowed that.
www.oregonlens.com
Just realized I never said thanks for the help! I figured out the watermark situation!
GreyLeaf PhotoGraphy
Steve
Well...not necessarily in Photoshop, but yes - rotating the image in your favorite image processosr is needed before uploading to Smugmug.
GreyLeaf PhotoGraphy
Look here for the problem I'm having:
http://supersnapshots.smugmug.com/gallery/3701843
Thanks,
Nate
_:nod Nate____
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Andy,
It's time for an updated watermark. Quick question:
When sizing the transparent document, the tutotial suggest 1600x200 - but any will do. I like the one you maked showing on the tutorial page:
http://www.smugmug.com/help/custom-watermark-protection
with the "X". Is there a special size I should start with so it looks correct with either horizontal or vertical images?
Michael
bump..
From the help page,
http://www.smugmug.com/help/custom-watermark-protection
it leads you here:
http://dgrin.smugmug.com/gallery/1690793#210147244
This watermark looks like this:
and this
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Nate, after looking at your watermark in that gallery, would you like a watermark like this?
And here is a post about how I created it
http://www.dgrin.com/showpost.php?p=560664&postcount=26
_:nod Nate____
Canon 1D Mark II N . Canon 20D . Canon Digital Rebel Xti .
Speedlite 430 EX .
Canon : 18-55 kit, 75-300 IS, 70-200 IS f/2.8 L .
Yep, it is a single copy of the text, then watermark created and tiled on smugmug. So it works well on portrait and horizontal photos.
Thanks for the great background on creating a watermark! Nice easy steps!
I noticed your watermark is an embossed text watermark. How do you make the text embossed like that?
Thanks!
John
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yosemite-and-Bay-Area-Nature-Photography-by-John-Harrison/190152125697
Happiness is shooting a Nikon outside and posting on SmugMug!
Is there anyway to watermark every image on my site without having to set it up in each individual gallery?
Thanks!
Wish I had a different answer for you!
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Not a big deal, I was just hoping!
Thanks for the quick response!
I had previously spent many an hour changing the thumbnails with the bulk zoom tool and now when applying a watermark all this hard work is undone and I need to do it all again (I dont have watermarking for thumbnails turned on so not sure why smugmug is generating a new thumbnail).
Thanks,
Craig.
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think the thumbs would be effected.
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