Making a Watermark from an Existing BMP without PS

[SamirD]

So here we go. I've found the time to try playing with some watermarking. :clap

I have a logo that is basically a graphic version of text typed in a particular font. The original format is a bmp. I do not have the font. I can cut and paste this into any other graphic format using irfanview. I do not have any other graphics program other than that and windows paint. :huh

What I want to do is make this embossed into the photos like VH1 used to do on TV back in the day. (If anyone actually remembers that. :rofl) If that's too complicated, I'd just want a translucent version of the logo that I can place in the corner of every photo.

Any assistance appreciated. I'm not sure how the whole clear thing can be done with the limited tools I have. :dunno

[ziggy53]

Samir,

The GIMP can do alpha channel transparency. See if that works for your needs.

http://www.latenightpc.com/blog/archives/2005/08/03/quick-transparency-tip-for-the-gimp/
http://carol.gimp.org/gimp2/basics/transparency/
http://www.fabiovisentin.com/tutorial/GIMP_transparent_image/gimp_how_to_make_transparent_image.asp

The GIMP is available here:

http://www.gimp.org/

ziggy53

[Mike Lane]

:doh Of course, the gimp! I should have thought of that... :thumb

[SamirD]

Thank you Ziggy. I'll have to check this out when I get a chance. I never knew such a powerful program was available. :):