Add Watermarks to Media
You need to create a media transcoder setting to add a watermark, but first you must upload the watermark image to assets.
Step 1: Add the Watermark Image to Assets:
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In the Navigation bar, go to Applications > Assets
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On the Asset Manager page, click the Browse button to select your file and upload your watermark image
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The watermark MUST be a transparent PNG file
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Copy the Absolute URL of the watermark image. You'll need this for later
Step 2: Create a Media Transcoder Setting
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In the Navigation bar, select Settings > Media Transcoder
Note: If you cannot find the Media Transcoder in the navigation bar, contact CrowdSprak Support to check permissions
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On the Media Transcoder page, click the 'New' button
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Fill in the required fields:
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Export format: Select an image export option (either JPEG or PNG)
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Apply to Filetypes: Select a file type from the options
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Auto-Convert check box: A new profile is made every time a media item is uploaded
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From the Resizing Method drop-down list, select an option
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Fill in the other options that apply to watermarking images, which include:
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Resample: Keep this checked to maintain image quality
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Width: Select width in pixels
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Height: Select height in pixels
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Quality: Select an option higher than 80%
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In the Watermark Asset URL field, paste the Absolute URL path that you copied earlier
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From the Watermark Position drop-down list, select an option
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Click 'Save'
Optional: Add a Media Transcoder Setting to Your App:
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In the Navigation bar, select Applications > Applications
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On the Application page, select an application you want to apply the watermarked images to
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Under Sections, open the Application templates
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For the community application, edit the transcoder profile in the Mediadetail template by adding the new Media Profile Setting ID number
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For the contest application, edit the transcoder profile in Entry template by adding the new Media Profile Setting ID number
To preview media transcoder settings:
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In the Navigation bar, select Media > Media
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On the Media Overview page, double-click a media item
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On the Media Details page, under Tools, click Media Options
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On the Media Options page, Transcoder Profiles, click your watermark option
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Click the Create button to create a new file
An image will be created using the settings of the Media Transcoder
