Watermarks/Copyright

Subject: Watermarks/Copyright 11/13/2008, 11:38

Jane wrote:: I would like to be able to watermark my photos. I know there are several tutorials for GIMP. But, I was also wondering about "Free" software for this. i came across one and was wondering if anyone know anything about it.

It is by Manatee Software
http://www.manasoft.com/manasoft/imaging.aspx

Thanks.

pepperpot wrote:: Jane,
I have never heard of Manasoft to be honest. I am not sure I fully understand what it does either. From what I see its just simple text it is adding on. If Gimp has both the capabilities to add the simple text plus the digital watermark I don't think it should be necessary to get another program.

Check this article out
http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/glossary/f/watermark.htm?nl=1

I have been looking into this and read more about the link you found. To be honest I actually prefer the concept of an invisible watermark, than the perceptible one.

Though, if the person is trying to go public with their art/pictures a visible copyright name & url address on the image would be the way to go.

Adobe Photoshop comes with a pulg-in in its filters called Digimarc. I went to Digimarc and you have to pay to get an ID... very expensive prices in my opinion but they are well known in the market and the top price offers a traceable device

I am interested this subject too... so I will not rest until I find a system I like

I found these tutorials on DevianArt... They are for photoshop - but you will get the idea. Why don't you post the links for the Gimp tutorials you found?

Invisible Watermark tutorial
http://ocsurfer.deviantart.com/art/Invisible-Watermark-Tutorial-7893736
http://nezumiryu.deviantart.com/art/Make-Invisible-Watermarks-26600642
http://princess-of-shadows.deviantart.com/art/invisible-watermark-tutorial-78302758
http://watermarks.deviantart.com/art/Invisible-Watermarks-8023576

For those who are intrested in doing it in code for their Websites... see these (I have to look into them with more debt)
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/GDI-plus/watermark.aspx
http://www.dreamincode.net/forums/showtopic27950.htm

An Interesting article to read
http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/features/index.cfm?featureid=1682

CS2 has Digimarc as well... it's a free plugin for Adobe Photoshop... but... you have to get an ID from Digimarc to use it... the cheapest is around 1000 images for 79US$ with 512mb free backup and this one does not offer the Image Tracking.

http://www.digimarc.com/mypicturemarc/buy-now.asp

Just noticed that when I went to logon that there is an ad under the Geeks Logo that says, "your Download Manager might be outdated. Do you want to install it now?" Don't fall for it! Ignore it!