A watermark is an imprint that is applied to graphic imagery to ensure quality control and ownership. They can be pictures, symbols, or text. This tutorial will show you how to create your own watermark.
1Use Type Tool to write your watermark. You can use any wordage you chose. For example: "Not Final," or "For Approval Only."
2Select your watermark text. Follow this path: Effect > 3D > Extrude&Bevel
3You will see 3D Extrude&Bevel Options box, type number in the box as shown in the picture below.
4Open the picture you want marked. Place your text at the center and convert it to white.
5Go to Transparency panel and set it to multiply.
6Set Opacity 50 percent.
What do I save it as and how do I place it in a video?wikiHow ContributorYou save it as .png to keep transparency on. If you are using After Effects, you are free to place your .png image to your project column and then place it on your video canvas where you can transform it freely.
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