Making a Digital Signature
by 'Define Brush Preset'
Clive R. Haynes FRPS
It's easy to make any shape into a 'Brush Preset' and to convert one's handwriting or signature into a 'Brush Preset' this is what you do.
Start with a new blank document.
Go to File > New Document.
This can be any size but for this exercise use Width, 15cms x Height, 10cms, 200ppi with a White background, RGB, 8bit.
Choose a suitable size brush and set the 'Hardness' to 100%, unless you prefer a soft edge appearance. Alternatively use the 'pencil' option from the Brush Tool icon on the Tool Bar as this will automatically provide a hard edge.
Make your signature. Note: This is very much easier with a graphic pen and tablet rather than using a mouse. However a mouse will work with a little practice.
I've included a hand-drawn copyright symbol for '© Signature Images'.
Use the Crop Tool to remove excess area.
Go to Edit > Define Brush Preset
Give the preset a name click 'OK' and that's it. You have a 'brush' (pencil) with the shape you need.
Continue - Click the link below