Signature

[Howard D. Cutter]

When a photo has what appears to be a hand-written signature IN the print (not ON it) is it likely that a PS layer containing a scanned original signature was used to accomplish the result?

[BobHill]

Howard,

In a word, YES. Or, perhaps the signature was done in vector and symbol font, which would make the signature look like standard text when printed. Or, since many people use tablets, it's also possible that with practice, the signature could be in it's own layer created with a brush stroke on a tablet (Wacom or similar device). Good hand eye coordination makes it possible for some to do it with a mouse (after much practice).

Bob

[Chris Rankin]

Howard,
Another possibility could be a font such as Lucidia Handwriting or some other script type font was used unless you know that the signiture is genuine.

CR