Creating Backgrounds

[Guest]

Is there a common method for designing backgrounds utilizing regular software (common software to most home PCs..i.e. paint). I'd like to do something with photographs or images, but in such a way that they appear as watermarks and with varying hues of one color (such as blue or yellow). Any suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Bill Foley]

I doubt you'll get what you are really looking for using Paint. Might want
to look at Adobe Photoshop or a nicer graphics program.

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Bill Foley, Microsoft MVP (PowerPoint)
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Is there a common method for designing backgrounds utilizing regular

software (common software to most home PCs..i.e. paint). I'd like to do
something with photographs or images, but in such a way that they appear as
watermarks and with varying hues of one color (such as blue or yellow). Any
suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks!

 

[TAJ Simmons]

DavidC

This is a step by step on creating templates
http://www.indezine.com/products/powerpoint/ppcreatemp.html

With regards to what software to use that you might already have... the free 'paint' isn't really up to the job.

There is freeware/shareware to download on the internet.... try having a search for

GIMP



Cheers
TAJ Simmons
microsoft powerpoint mvp

awesome - powerpoint backgrounds,
free powerpoint templates, tutorials, hints and tips etc
http://www.powerpointbackgrounds.com

Is there a common method for designing backgrounds utilizing regular software (common software to most home PCs..i.e.

paint). I'd like to do something with photographs or images, but in such a way that they appear as watermarks and with
varying hues of one color (such as blue or yellow). Any suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks!