September 14

How do I create graphics?

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There are a lot of times when you need a quick graphic or image.  Maybe you want to post a meme on Facebook, maybe you want to illustrate something to a prospect or client.

We have several videos that explain different aspects of graphics creation.  They are aimed at the casual user…not the photoshop expert.  The tools we use are free or low-cost.

How to Create Graphics with Free/Low Cost Software:  This post explains how to use Powerpoint, The Logo Creator, and Snagit to create both graphics and screen capture images.

Create and share images and video with Jing and Screencast:  Jing is a great tool for creating quick screenshots.  I use it frequently to communicast with other members of the Marketing rebel Team as well as to illustrate questions I have when I open a support ticket.

Here is a video that shows how to do simple image manipulation.  This comes in very handy, especially if you want to use an image that has a background that you don’t want to use:

How to remove a background and combine images with PowerPoint

If you want to match a color you saw online you can use a color picker tool:

Intro to PicPick:  PicPick actually performs 7 functions, including a color picker.

You also may want to add different fonts.  Here are 2 sites where you can get free fonts.  The videos show how to download the fonts and add them to your computer:

Fontsquirrel — Free fonts

DaFont: Free Handwriting Fonts

And, if you see the perfect font and don’t know what it is, you can get a good idea by using WhatFontIs.com

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