Need help with using Paint Net and Gimp

nkoli · #1 (**permalink**) 07-21-2008, 08:07 AM

Hiya people,

I deal with lots of pics..........paintings!!!! and would love to add watermark on them but don't know how to do that with paint net or gimp. Any help?

James · #2 (**permalink**) 07-21-2008, 12:31 PM

nkoli

Since I don't use either paint net or gimp, I use Paint Shop Pro, I can tell you a process you can use but not the command names in those programs. Hopefully someone will come along and add that information.

You use layers. Make a separate layer for the watermark and put it above the picture.

Make it transparent enough that it is only just noticeable in your picture. You can move it around on the layer to get the placement where you want on each picture (where it cannot be easily cropped out). Save the layer separately so you can use it over and over without redoing.

By the way, I watched your U-Tube Studio tour. You are a terrific painter. To anyone who hasn't looked: it is worth taking time to do so. You will enjoy.

ydx · #3 (**permalink**) 07-24-2008, 06:37 PM

With Gimp you don't have to create a new layer for text because the text tool creates a new layer for you.

Select the text tool.
Choose font type, text color and text size.
Move it using the Move Tool (The icon with 4 directional arrows)
- Make sure the text layer is the active later and be sure to choose "Move Active Layer" option under the Move Tool options. This way you will only move the text layer and nothing else.
Set the opacity to the text layer to about 50 or so.
- You can find the opacity selector on the layers tab or window just above the "Lock" option.

It's optional but you can also use the Rotate for a diagonal look or Transform tool for a perspective look.

I hope that helps.

nkoli · #4 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ydx

With Gimp you don't have to create a new layer for text because the text tool creates a new layer for you.

Select the text tool.
Choose font type, text color and text size.
Move it using the Move Tool (The icon with 4 directional arrows)
- Make sure the text layer is the active later and be sure to choose "Move Active Layer" option under the Move Tool options. This way you will only move the text layer and nothing else.
Set the opacity to the text layer to about 50 or so.
- You can find the opacity selector on the layers tab or window just above the "Lock" option.

It's optional but you can also use the Rotate for a diagonal look or Transform tool for a perspective look.

I hope that helps.

Thanks ydx, will try it out and let you know how it turns out.

pcgames · #5 (**permalink**) 09-02-2008, 11:21 PM

Hey thanks for Gimp tutorial...I also needed that...

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