I'm trying to create a semi-transparent watermark of "copyright © f4foto.org" which I can then implant on my images

The instructions I can't seem to follow are along these lines:-

"To create a watermark file you need an image editing application, such as Adobe Photoshop. We recommend using a PNG file with the resolution of 800 x 600 pixels – this size will result in the least amount of distortion when a watermark is resized. Start with an empty transparent image, and then add text, logos, or shapes. Save the file in the PNG format with alpha channel transparency. A small challenge is to make sure that the watermark is visible on lighter and darker images. This can be easily achieved by adding a dark drop shadow to a white watermark. In this example a dark shadow was added to white letters, which makes the watermark work well with light and dark images, even if the watermark is semi-transparent."

This is beyond me - can anybody help or actually do it for me - I'll be most obliged for any assistance

Thank you

Thanks to "Hoopster" the problem is now resolved

Please post the solution for everyone.

Thanks

Please post the solution for everyone.

Thanks

"Hoopster' actually created the watermark and sent it to me via PM. Hopefully he'll pick-up this post and oblige

Sorry been a bit busy.

Simple way to do it. is to open a new document in Photoshop. (72dpi for web 300dpi for print ) Make sure you have a transparent background

>new text layer,add your text.

> Blend mode> soft light (this is over by the layers pallet, it's a little drop down that normally says normal)

>file>save for web devices, check PNG as file type.

then save.

Just drag the image onto any photo you want watermarked.

There is a good reason I'm not employed to write instruction manuals.

Hope it helps one or two.