Ann Cummings and Steve Scheer both stopped by my blog post about image theft and asked questions about image watermarking.
I decided to watermark my photos when some of my neighborhood localism posts pictures started turning up in the MLS. Just FYI, last I heard no watermarking Localism pics :)
The program I use is Batch Watermark Creator. On the website it is listed at $29.95 but I think I bought the professional version for $59.95.
I tried a bunch of freebies out prior to purchasing this one and you can try this out free by downloading it. They put a line through the picture until you purchase. You can modify your watermark to run through the entire picture, just be in a corner, be as light or as dark, as big or as small as you want etc etc etc. The beautiful thing is that you can do this in batches!
If you google "watermark," there are a bunch of programs to try for free. Be careful of viruses. I did find that this one was the easiest to use out of all of them that I tried.
If you have watermark programs you already use, share them here!
All the Best,Realtor®
Nevada Realty Solutions - Your Dream, Your Investment, You\'re Home!
8942 Spanish Ridge Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89148
direct: 702-580-1783
fax: 702-995-8237
Renee@ReneeBurrows.com
http://www.ReneeBurrows.com
Very cool, Renee. My pictures aren't good enough to have to bother with a watermark at this point, but someday...
Fran
Ah Renee - you are THE coolest!! Thank you so much for this post! I've asked several times on other posts in the past when watermarks were talked about and no one ever answered. So thank YOU for not only writing a post on it but letting us know what your other experiences had been.
THANKS!!!
Ann
Hey,
You have good advice, I tried your signature site, you had talked about a while back, I think I stayed on that site for over an hour...
Thanks,
Tom Weiss
Renee - I have had some of my images stolen too, I am sure of it. I have seen some that I put in localism, next thing you know they are on someones site as a virtual tour....
It's amazing to me really that people are too lazy to go get their own photos!
Renee,
What features does the pro version version that you would say are a neccessity? Is it easy to use?
Kim: I am with you, no stealin! I can make it even lighter and naked to the eye.
Ryan: I so look forward from hearing from you. I hope all is well ;)
Susan: See my response Kim. :grin:
Maggie: Thank you for stopping by and your kind remarks and your watermarking suggestion :wink:
Steve: Good luck with whatever you decide!
Brad Snyder: Thanks for stopping by and you make it a great day!
Pam: You have to put it at an angle, it was one of the middle steps, good luck!
Neetu: Same here but you can put any text into it and lighten it. Thanks for your suggestion!
Brad A: I agree with you about quality. I wish the MLS would add some noise to the pictures so when they are snagged it is easy to clarify who they belong to. If only it were a perfect world!
Fran: LOL! They are still your intellectual property!
Ann: You are most definitely welcome and I love it when you stop by. You are one of AR's stars!
CEG: You can set up a google alert also!
Jay: No I haven't, tell me more!
Neal: LOL! Good luck!
Thomas: I know, that site distracted me for the day too!
Dan: You can make it slightly blurry or make the watermark so light that it is barely visible to the naked eye. You don't have to put marks that identify you, perhaps just initials or something?!?!? I am thinking about that!
Katrina: I am amazed also!
Cyndee: You are most definitely welcome!
Rey: I only use the pro version because I use the photos in business. I think that was the only diff
Sandi: You are most definitely welcome!
Tony: Good luck and thanks for stopping by!
I've not had a problem yet but should probably think about doing this. Be proactive, right?
Hi Renee, great post! I've been looking for ideas on how to apply a watermark.
Cynthia: Exactly!
Missy: thanks for stopping by!
Tracy: Good luck and I hope I helped you out!
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Renee, this is a good post too. Watermarking, huh? Never thought about it.......but I will now. ;-)
Renee! Interesting post about watermarking and an affordable utility. It does detract from the photo I think. I usually add my website url to my photos. Not ideal but it discourages lazy "borrowing". Also, my Nikon D40 invisibily stamps my name ID on every photo when I take the photo, which is a great tool to have. If there's ever a question, I can "read" the photo and know it's my work.
Teri: I have had photos stolen so I just like a little something to protect myself and prove it is mine!
Judy:Can it still read it even if you upload your photos to third party sites?