Copyright text

[neil_lupin]

I wish to add copyright text in a corner of my scans before

uploading - eg © www.imagesworldwide.com / Neil Lupin 2003

 

How is this done SIMPLY(!!!!) specifically in Photoshop 7.0?

 

I've read a thread about opening a new layer and using a type tool

and positioning tool, the flattening layers but I've not got it to

work! I'm thinking white or black text, depending on colours on

images.

 

Please help!

 

Neil (very confused!!)

[stefanovandelli]

The Type Tool automatically creates a new layer for the text. Proceed as follows:

- select the Type Tool (Button with the T)

- select your font type, size and colour

- Click where you want the text to appear

- Type your text

- If you want it semi transparent, you'll have to change the opacity to suit you.

- Finally, save as JPG for publication (no need to flatten).

 

Cheers,

Stefano<div></div>

[neil_lupin]

I'l be trying that one later. Nice one! Is there anything needed to add to this, anyone, or is this the definitive easy way of doing text?

[ellis_vener_photography]

Open an image> make a duplicate of the image, and work on the copy

image.<P>Select the Type tool<P>Select the font and font size you want to

use.<P>Select the color of the text<P> using a Mac, -- I don't know the code string

for the circle c copyright symbol on a Windows OS machine -- use the following key

combination: <P>OPTION + g<p>

to create the copyright symbol " ©" . after that type: 2003, Neil Lupin , and any

contact info you wish to add.<P>Now select the positioning tool and move the type

layer to the position you desire.<P>When satisfied with the position, go

LAYERS>Flatten layers.<P>Save image.<P>If you know how to create an action you

can use the above steps for your action and apply the copyright info to an entire

folder of images.

[neil_lupin]

I have no idea how to create an action - is that straight forward? Can that then be applied to a whole folder at a time?

[bob_lazzarini]

Neil,

 

I don't mean to come across as a troll or offend... but don't you think it's about time to open up your Photoshop manual, or at least use Photoshop's Help menu? :-)

[michael grace]

Neil

 

To create the copyright symbol in windows hold down the alt key, then on the numeric keypad type in 0169 then release the alt key and you will have the symbol.

 

Michael

[neil_lupin]

If I'd found the answer on photoshop help and understood it Bob I wouldn't have posted this question. Besides, I find this extremely valuable as a beginner to PS and in turn over the months have been able to answer many questions for others, passing on what I learn. That is what I enjoy about photo.net. If we didn't ask eachother for help and learn from eachother, photo.net wouldn't be what it is. I could say exactly the same thing to just about every question I've ever answered but that's not the spirit of the thing. Sorry to rant, but I just think its silly when I read comments in threads about why don't you just bloody read the manual? etc - why not just ignore the thread and look at a different one. I've learnt tons from this site.

[bob_lazzarini]

Chill Dude! :-)

 

I'm really very glad to hear that you've "...learnt tons from this site." IMHO, I agree with you that's what this site is really about.

 

As I stated, "I don't mean to come across as a troll or offend..."

 

I also didn't state "why don't you just bloody read the manual"

The term casually used is usually "RTFM", again somthing else you'll not notice in my original reply.

 

There will be a time though for you to crack the book, so to speak. It's just a suggestion from one who has learnt tons from books.

 

Different strokes for different folks!

[ellis_vener_photography]

to create an action<P>

open an image<P>

open the windows drop down menu<P>

choose Actions<P>

Create a new folder in the actions menu (third icon from the right at the bottom of

the actions menu) and give it a name like "Neil's Actions"<P>

Now start recording the components of the action, first name your action (call it

"copyright notice" and then start recording(<P>

Choose the type tool, pick your font, font size and color.<P>Type in your

message<P>Choose the positioning tool and move the message to the position you

desire.<P>Go to Layers and flatten the two layers.<P>

Stop recording the action.vtestthe action on another test iamge. if it works the way

you want, you are good. <P>To use the batch function:

In Photoshop, open the batch command (FILE > AUTOMATE > BATCH) <P>choosethe

action you want to apply to a folder.<P>Choose the folder you want the action

applied to.<P>Choose the destination folder you want the images saved to and press

okay.

[ellis_vener_photography]

it is a good idea to buy a copy of <B><U>Real World Adobe Photoshop 7</B>

</U> and read it in the order it is written. even Adobe recommends it as a guide to

gettingthe most out of Photoshop.