Watermark and image framed

[Zach]

I was wondering if there was a free software that allows you to create a watermarks. Also, I have noticed that many photo's that are posted appear to be framed...I like that look and was wondering what software allows you to do that.

Thank you,

Z

[Numpty]

If you use Adobe Photoshop there are many free actions for framing and watermarking images.
Hope this helps.

[BCLionKing]

I am new to PSE and have sort of figured out the framing but not how to watermark my images. I would like to apply it in a batch if possible? Any help would be greatly appreciated. : )

[Numpty]

Just Google and you will gets lots of links...here's one to start you off
Add a Text Watermark to a Photo in Photoshop Elements
Hope this helps

[jfrancho]

The best watermarking action is the one you make yourself, with your own watermark. There is support, and here is an excellent video from Dr. Brown detailing the how to part: http://av.adobe.com/russellbrown/BrandingSM.mov.

[BCLionKing]

Thank you for the tips. I really like PSE so far. I just do not have a lot of time to search through all the help files etc. On top of which I am not all that fond of having to do a bunch of PP. Again due to time constraints.
One other question. I have a fast machine running a 3 gig processor and 2 gigs of ram. Compared to any other program I run, PSE seems slow. Is it that much of a memory hog? Thanks again for your help.
Brian

[jfrancho]

Oh yeah, and for the absolute best framer script, you cannot beat Mikes Framing Scripts.

[jfrancho]

I have a fast machine running a 3 gig processor and 2 gigs of ram. Compared to any other program I run, PSE seems slow.

Specifically what is slow? Opening and saving could be RAM and/or HDD speed. Running filters is all processor. Adding layers is all RAM. Another issue is throughput. You say its a 3Ghz processor, but the frontside bus can actually slow the thing down. One other thing, image files are colossally larger then the typical word document, even a large one, and some things simply take time to run. I have dual core 3.6 processor with a 1066 FSB, 4GB DDR2 SDRAM, lots of SATA Drive with hardware RAID 1+0, in other words its a screamer and some things still take time. To open or save a 100MB file, it takes about 10 seconds. Same for most filters. Some of the more elaborate sharpening scripts take up to a minute to run.

[BCLionKing]

Thanks again for the input.
From what you are describing then it isn't running slow.

[jfrancho]

As long as it isn't "unresponsive" rather than slow. Unresponsive would be those annoying pauses when clicking tools and accessing menus. If that's happening, you might want to investigate the inefficiency.

[BCLionKing]

Upon a deaper look around, I found where you can increase the amount of RAM that PSE uses under prefs. Also I noticed that untill I let all the "thumbnails" be created was where it was slow. After all 12,737 files loaded all the way, speed is normal now. Still looking at how to have only a certain item in a photo have color and the rest be B&W. Always loved that effect. Thanks again for all the help.
Brian

[pshphoto]

Fastone Photo Resizer has a batch watermarking utility, as does a program called Photo-Shark. I haven't tried them yet, but both seem fairly easy.
http://www.fastone.org
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[popepaul]

I like Picture Shark, and the prices is great, free.
-Paul