Visual Watermark Blog (English) - page 3

Japan is a unique country. It may be a surprise, but a progressive development and a profound respect for ancient traditions, which had been forming for two and a half thousand years, can exist quite harmonically. You cannot plan a trip to the land of the rising sun without visiting its very heart - the city of Tokyo. The capital attracts tourists with its skyscrapers and parks with blossoming cherry trees. But Tokyo is also full of unknown and very interesting places. You can feast with your own eyes or you can take a picture and preserve those wonderful memories of your trip forever. Many famous photographers think of their photos taken in Tokyo as their prime works. However, here even an amateur can capture some images that will not only refresh their memories, but also impress their loved ones.

The internet had become a vast, international platform for artists. There is no need to rent a gallery to showcase your paintings. There is no need to limit yourself to one particular area, when you can reach out to hundreds and thousands of people all over the world.
All you have to do is to post your paintings on the suitable platforms - like DeviantArt or Instagram. It sounds amazing - and it is - but the downside of being exposed to such a large community increases the chance of your work being stolen. There had been cases when a popular b rand of clothing steals an artist’s painting and prints it on their piece of clothing without giving any credit to the author. Usually, it happens to artists with a small following, who don’t have enough popularity and resources to fight back. But don’t be afraid. There is a solution. You need to watermark your paintings before posting them online! Sounds interesting? We have compiled the list of 6 best apps for watermarking your pictures.

Venice is, without a doubt, one of the most interesting and beautiful places on the planet. This city attracts tens of thousands of tourists from different countries, thanks to its old architecture, winding canals and unique lifestyle. Moreover, Venice serves as a great inspiration for photographers of any level - from amateurs with smart phone cameras to professionals with equipment that cost thousands of dollars. It is no surprise. Anyone, who has been to this beautiful Italian city at least once, will tell you, that every house, every canal, even any gondolier is unique and has their own charm.

What’s the difference between thousands of ordinary, boring pictures from your vacation and photographs that will capture somebody’s attention in an instant? Among other things, it is the composition of your shot. A few simple methods of positioning subjects in an image and their proportions will help you create nice, polished, eye-catching and breathtaking photos. It doesn’t matter what it is that you are shooting - an overview of a sea, a portrait of a child, urban street photography or a cute little bird. It also does not matter what equipment you use - a professional camera or a smart phone.

AI makes possible stunning visual effects. For example, using Messenger app you can add yourself cat’s ears or mustache. Unfortunately, AI-algorithms also makes it easier to remove someone’s watermark from their photos. Google offered an algorithm doing exactly that. Figuring out what’s your watermark and wiping it out of your photos.