It's so easy to download photos for free off the Internet that a child can do it. In fact, mine often do for their classroom PowerPoint presentations. Hopefully the fact that they're minors and that the inclusion of these images in their assignments constitutes fair use will keep them immune from … [Read more...] about Does free to download mean cost-free?
Where can I find free pictures for PowerPoint?
Some people think that images they find online are free because they are, well, online. This is wrong, and in many cases it is a breach of copyright law to use photos you find online without paying for them. Unless you are given explicit permission, whether it is granted to you in writing or if you … [Read more...] about Where can I find free pictures for PowerPoint?
How to attribute photographs in PowerPoint
I've written about about sources for free photos. You've gotten this far, now it's time to learn how to correctly attribute all of those great images! Since there doesn't seem to be a consensus, I'll write about how I attribute photographs in the presentations I create for myself and my … [Read more...] about How to attribute photographs in PowerPoint
PowerPoint vs. Photoshop: How to crop photos
Everyone knows that Photoshop is the most powerful software available for manipulating photographs. But Photoshop is an insanely complicated program to master. I've been using it for over twenty years and I only use about half of its capabilities. It might seem that all hope is lost for the average … [Read more...] about PowerPoint vs. Photoshop: How to crop photos
Where can I get free photos for PowerPoint?
Boring PowerPoint’s for chumps, and by now we all know that photographs can really elevate a presentation. What they can also elevate are your expenses, because royalty-free photographs can run into some money depending on how many you include. Some people think that images they find online are … [Read more...] about Where can I get free photos for PowerPoint?
Free Photo Resources for PowerPoint
We all know by now that pictures can often help you to communicate better than words. And that people hate, hate, HATE text-heavy PowerPoint slides. So armed with that knowledge, you set out to transform your boring deck into a beautiful gallery of effective photography. But where do you go for … [Read more...] about Free Photo Resources for PowerPoint