Creating a PDF with a watermark

Hello,
I have a question about adding a watermark/stamp to a PDF file.
I have found out how to add a watermark to a PDF after the PDF has been made using Acrobat Pro.
I would like to know if there is a way to place a watermark in the PDF when exporting or printing a PDF from a Quarkxpress file or a InDesign file.
I would like to place a "Review Stamp" watermark to files in a low res, review only file.
This way people are 100% sure that the PDF file is not a Final file ready for Print.
This file will be for screen review only (low res printing if needed).
Any ideas?
Thanks.
Scott Isbrecht

Mike,
I was hoping to be able to keep the Quark file as is, and have the ability to out put a "Review" PDF.
I/we have been doing that, placing a "Review Stamp" in the bottom layer of the cover. I was hoping to automate this step, and be able to just export/print different PDF files depending on review or final.
This way when I/we make a PDF file for review, the stamp isn't forgotten about. It will place the stamp when I/we make the low res review file.
Mike thanks for the reply, we may end up going back to just placing a "Review Stamp" on the cover.
Thanks,
Scott Isbrecht

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