Configuring video watermarking

You can configure video watermarking for specific users and user groups. When enabled, all video requested by those users includes identifying text.

1. From the homepage in Genetec™ Configuration desktop, click User management > Advanced .
   
2. From the entity browser, select a user or group to configure.
3. Click the Advanced tab.
4. Set the Enable video watermarking option to Override.
5. Turn on Enable video watermarking.
   The Configure button is displayed.

   

6. Click Configure.
   The Video watermarking overlay dialog box opens.

   

7. Configure the video watermark.

   Details

   Select Username, Workstation, or Camera name to add that information to the watermark. At least one detail must be selected.

   Type

   Select Single for a single watermark, or Mosaic to repeat the watermark text.

   Position (Single type only)

   Select the location of the watermark text on the video.

   Orientation (Mosaic type only)

   Select Horizontal or Diagonal to set the orientation of the watermark text.

   Opacity

   Set the opacity of the watermark text. 100% is opaque.

   Size

   Set the size of the watermark text. To ensure a consistent look, text size is independent of the video resolution.

   Note: The preview screen shows how the watermark looks on the video stream.
8. Click Save.
9. Click Apply.