First, let's rename the Layer 1 to signature. To do this, Double-Click on Layer
1 on the Layer Palette, and type in signature, click OK to accept the name change.
I am now going to add a new layer underneath the signature layer. The idea
is to then fill that new layer with a light colour so the signature can be read
clearly.
Click on the background layer, then click on the "Create a new layer"
icon to create a new layer above the background layer but underneath
the signature layer. [If necessary, you can drag and drop layers up and down
one another.] Since we had renamed the previous Layer 1 to "signature,"
Photoshop creates a new layer and names it Layer 1 again.
Select the Rectangular Marquee Tool
on the Tools Palette, then draw a rectangle around your signature, being careful
to leave equal amount of space between the left and right sides, as well as
the top and bottom sides. You can reposition the marquee rectangle with your
mouse or using the arrow keys. Using the Paint Bucket Tool,
fill this rectangle with a white colour (or any colour you want).
Well, the signature is clearer now, but the white background is distracting
and looks pretty unprofessional. I know, let's give it one of those semi-transparent
treatment that looks so cool.
To
do that is child's play. See the "Opacity" drop-down on the Layers
Palette? Simply change the percentage to one that gives you the right result.
By default, the layer with the white paint (Layer 1) is 100% opaque, i.e. we
cannot see through the white paint to the picture underneath. Click on the Opacity
drop-down and slide the the lever left and right until the effect looks just
right to you. I settle on an opacity of 34%.
And, here is the image with the signature:
There, you have it. Pretty simple, huh?
And, here are a few more example signatures:
White Text
Medium Outline
Simple Outer Glow
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on the Tools Palette, then draw a rectangle around your signature, being careful
to leave equal amount of space between the left and right sides, as well as
the top and bottom sides. You can reposition the marquee rectangle with your
mouse or using the arrow keys. Using the Paint Bucket Tool 
,
fill this rectangle with a white colour (or any colour you want).
To
do that is child's play. See the "Opacity" drop-down on the Layers
Palette? Simply change the percentage to one that gives you the right result.
