Today,we have a little gift for you. We’ve added a couple of new actions to our free collection and you can download the whole set for your own personal use! Feel free to adapt and change the actions to fit your needs!
People frequently ask us how we create the frames around the images we post on the web. So,we took some time to put together a collection of framing and watermark actions for those who might be interested in using them. You can download the complete set with this link:
http://www.photographybyvarina.com/free_downloads/actionsbyjayandvarina.zip
Just save the file on your computer,and then open Photoshop. Click on the drop-down menu at the top of the Actions Palette,and choose “Load Action”. Then,just browse to the location where you saved it and click on the file. It will appear in your list of actions. To run the action,just open any photograph and hit the play button.
Please be sure to use the “Save As”or “Save for Web”option to save your finished file. You don’t want to save over your original file!
Each of these actions will resize,convert to sRGB (for accurate color in most browsers),and sharpen your image. You can choose from a variety of action to produce a frame or a watermark to your specifications.
Black Frame –Create a black frame around your image. It can be personalized with your name or a title –or gibberish. Whatever makes you happy.
White Frame –Same as the black frame. Only it’s white. Go figure.:)
Overlay Copyright –Maybe you don’t want a frame. Some people prefer to place a copyright message directly on their image. This action does just that –creating a smooth,dark band underneath your personalized copyright text so that it stands out clearly on any photograph.
Overlay Watermark Letter or Symbol –This action produces a letter or copyright symbol that appears as a watermark on your photo –you can choose the font,size,and position for the watermark.
And the newest actions? Here you go!
Logo w/Black Background - This one actually allows you to use your own logo as a watermark on your photo –the sample image is at the top of the post. How cool is that? The action prompts you to choose the logo image file from your computer. Use this one if your logo has a black background…
Logo w/White Background - …and use this one if your logo has a white background!
And that’s all folks! We’d love to hear from you if you are using and liking these actions. Remember,each can be customized for your personal use. Have fun with them!
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Thx….Great shots!
Bomber! Thanks guys. Might look in to this to clean up some web files. Keep up the great work:)
Thanks a lot! been looking for something like this!
Hi,I have not been able to download the free actions for photo frames and water marks I keep getting an error message. Any suggestions?
Try again,Laurie. Everything seems to be fine on our end. Sorry for the trouble!
Hey Guys .. thanks for this! Do they work in Photoshop Elemnts (10) as well?
Mark and Lori,
I’m afraid I don’t know if these actions will work with Elements! Can anyone help us answer this question?
In regards to Actions:Creating Frames ans Watermarks…
Is this download only for CS5?
I can’t seem to find the “Load Action”and I think that might be why.
I have Adobe Photoshop Elements 9,is there a way to get this Actions with this version of PS?
Thanks,
Lori
just fantastic
Thank you,Anas!
Love the last photo,where is that located? Would like to see that in person someday for sure!
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Thanks Varina! Just downloaded the actions. Nice!
That last shot is from Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah,Scott. Deep snow had fallen overnight,and we were the first ones to arrive that morning –making tracks with our 4WD on the un-plowed,park roads. It was absolutely breathtaking out there that morning. This is why I love my job!:)
Many Thanks Varina! These watermark actions have been a great help. I just have one question…How should I update the Logo w/ Black and White background action to reposition my logo?
In order to move the logo,you need to stop the action at the appropriate step and move it manually. Alternately,you can add steps that place the logo in a precise location each time the action is run. You should be able to find some good information on modifying actions with the help of a google search. Good luck! We hope you’ll get lots of use from them!
Many thanks! It really works!:)
Thankyou for the tips,great shots too!
Thank you Michael.
Muje photography shikhani hai kya aap muje apna shishya banaogi
Mahesh
I’m afraid we can’t translate your comment,Mahesh. If you use characters rather than letters,we’ll pop it into google translate. Phonetic spellings don’t translate,and we don’t speak he language…though Jay was able to translate a few words. And I got “photography!”:)
You guys are great! Thank you SO much!
You are more than welcome,Victoria!
Thanks for sharing these to the photo community! It definitely helps to have tools to create market awareness and an ounce of protection for our images while bringing a nice presentation! Keep shooting and sharing! John
You are welcome,John!
The most useful action I’ve found thus far. Thank-you:-)
Thank you so much!!!!!
You’re welcome,Crystal!
Thanks yet again. I just loaded these and tried them out. Certainly will make the presentation of my photos much nicer than simply watermarking in Lightroom. Now to get straight in my head the process of “round-tripping”between the two.
Do you all use Lr,or do you use PS exclusively? Just wondering. Whatever you do- keep doing it.:)
You’re welcome,Pamela.:) I’m glad they are working for you. We don’t use Lightroom. We use Bridge and Photoshop in tandem. So,we’re constantly moving back and forth between Bridge,Adobe Camera RAW,and Photoshop. It’s a seamless transition for us because the three applications work so well together.
I have Photoshop 7.0 and can’t see to locate “Actions Palette”anywhere. I’m pretty new to this program &might need a little more guidance. I love your watermarks and would like to add them to my photos.
Thanks,
Carol
Carol –click on “Windows”in the menu bar at the top. Then select “Actions”from the drop-down menu. Sorry!:) I hope you can use the actions!
Thanks! I’ll let you know.
very nice album varina thank you very much miss with blessing and regards from marseille,france
Thank you,Sharif!
Thanks very much Miss Varina for this action. Best Regards From Jakarta,Indonesia ^_^
You are more than welcome,Praseptio!