The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 19, 2010

Removing Stock Image Backgrounds If you have Microsoft Office 2010, you can use the new Background Removal feature found in PowerPoint, Word and Outlook to remove backgrounds easily. You don't need to have Microsoft Office 2010 to remove stock image backgrounds. Simplifying the images can make them easier on the eye.

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eLearningMind

DECEMBER 14, 2022

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and we can’t help but agree. Photographs can also be disengaging (think generic stock photography) or highlight a lack of diversity. Still, when chosen thoughtfully, photographs can be a budget-friendly way to show emotion and direct focus. Types of instructional design images.

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ATD Learning Technologies

APRIL 18, 2017

You really can create e-learning content on a budget—if you’re willing to be a little creative. Shoot Your Own Photos. Taking your own photos or video is pretty easy to do these days. Get creative by incorporating imagery in lieu of text, like displaying a picture of steps rather than writing out “Next Steps.”

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CommLab India

JULY 14, 2016

Purchasing new images seems a good option, but we need to think of the project budget. Graphicstock : You can download unlimited stock images and use them in all types of projects. net : You can download free and premium stock photos and illustrations. Here, you can find more than 13,700 free stock photos.

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eLearningMind

MARCH 3, 2022

Photo by UNIBOA on Unsplash. To give you an example of interactive learning with augmented reality, picture a textbook. Photo by Monopoly919 via Adobe Stock. Those virtual elements can be text, links, photos, 2D illustrations, virtual 3D objects, audio clips, or videos. Photo by Delphotostock via Adobe Stock.

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Trivantis

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

We’ve all seen e-Learning that features endless stock photos of people in business environments, sitting at desks but not actually doing anything related to the job your learners are training for. Take the time to create your own images if your budget allows, or really search through stock photo sites to find the best image.

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Adobe Captivate

JANUARY 27, 2018

I’ve also experienced this when working in an organisation also had similar expectations but no budget for stock photography, background music, or video. For example, a piece of equipment is more natural to show a picture of instead of trying to describe it to learners. I had to be resourceful. I also use [link] as well.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 24, 2010

And what if you don't have the budget to pay for images? Find inspiration from actual photos and see how you could break the images down into basic shapes. And by "small" I mean "difficult and time consuming to make yourself, and probably available on a stock photo site somewhere."

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CLO Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

After years of being underfunded and underappreciated, there is a projected uptick in the size of learning and development budgets. Zoom Books arrive intact and create a unified story from a set of sequential pictures. We also used illustrative graphics and kept word count to a minimum.

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Saffron Interactive

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Here are our top five tips to make your next photo shoot go swimmingly. And, if you have the time, why not add some extra ‘generic’ poses for stock photos that might be useful for further projects? If you have extra budget to spend then spend it here - a good camera is worth the investment. Do your preparation.

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Litmos

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Sometimes we write it out in text, and support the ideas with images and pictures as well. Stock Photo Subscriptions. Up your image game significantly by applying stock photos to all of your work. Up your image game significantly by applying stock photos to all of your work. I'll try it out.

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learnWorlds

JANUARY 22, 2024

Setting up your Etsy profile Make sure to upload an eye-catching profile picture that visually represents your brand aesthetic and a description that tells a bit about yourself to help create an inviting space for visitors to explore. Carefully select keywords and set a budget that aligns with your marketing goals.

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EI Design

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Fortunately, these tips can help you create real world online training simulations , regardless of your budget or graphic design experience. It doesn’t get more realistic and relatable than pictures and sound effects taken directly from the work environment. Develop A Realistic Budget Beforehand. Start With A Pre-Built Template.

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EI Design

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Fortunately, these tips can help you create real world online training simulations , regardless of your budget or graphic design experience. It doesn’t get more realistic and relatable than pictures and sound effects taken directly from the work environment. Develop A Realistic Budget Beforehand. Start With A Pre-Built Template.

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The Training by Nelle Blog | Corporate Training and Consulting

OCTOBER 3, 2019

For the photos in your webinar, you can take your own (make sure you get permission before you start snapping away though) or look to free stock photo sites such as Pixabay, Unsplash, or RawPixel. If you're a business on a budget, one of the best ways to educate your employees is through an internal blog. Flip for Fun.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 24, 2009

Budgets are tight and stock photos cost money. Because of this you end up using the same stock photos over and over again. The stock characters are treated like a team of improv performers. However, you can run into issues with the image quality and who can and cannot be in the photos.

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360 Training

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

If you are good with photo editing software, designing an image stylization template can be very useful and time-saving. If not, take advantage of the basic picture editing features of PowerPoint and work your way towards professional looking images. The soul does not think without a picture. Use appropriate images.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 23, 2011

It doesn’t matter if you’re from a big company or small; odds are you are working on a limited budget. Take Your Own Photos. If you have a budget you can buy stock images, but if you don’t AND you don’t want to use clip art then taking your own photos is easy enough, especially nowadays with the digital cameras.

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Clive on Learning

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

You can delete, reshape or recolour individual strokes in each picture as if you were in a dedicated vector art package. In Move over stock photos, Poser's here , Cathy Moore looks at alternatives to stock photos, in which, she complains, the girls are always too thin, too pretty and too happy.

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Growth Engineering

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Paint a Pretty Picture: Don’t Skimp on Eye Candy. Use images but please… don’t plaster your eLearning with corporate stock photos. In this case, nobody is expecting a high-budget, polished masterpiece, but what they might lack in quality, they make up for with relevance.

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Leo Learning

JANUARY 16, 2019

When it comes to photographic content, there are a couple of viable options: source stock images. If hiring a third party is out of your budget and stock photos aren’t unique enough or offer a scenario series for the course of interest, the in-house route is the best way to go. 4) Create a Shot List. Get the ebook.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

DECEMBER 20, 2013

If you find the selection isn't enough to suit your needs, try looking online for stock photos. There are many free sites, but keep in mind that to save time and frustration (and improve on the selection and quality) you might want to set aside a budget to pay for images.

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learnWorlds

JULY 11, 2019

What pictures, charts, screenshots, or animations will best support the points being made? The best approach is to leave as little to the imagination as possible and have a particular picture of what the final product will look like. It is essential to get the most relevant and appropriate pictures/videos into the course.

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LifterLMS

MARCH 17, 2021

So that’s a lot more fun than trying to find a stock photo of two people shaking hands over a contract. They trust me and they have a budget. Then I was also able to add a photo so they could put a profile photo. SO I really love that. They trust me, so they are busy with what they’re doing.

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LifterLMS

JULY 12, 2020

Chris shares how when he finds a great looking website, their use of too much stock photography can kill the brand and the great design elements in other areas of the website. And just a pro tip for people out there, if you’re not living where your web design person is, just having a photo shoot can help.

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BrightCarbon

MARCH 7, 2019

The old adage is a picture speaks a thousand words, and you know people are always trying to cram as much as they can on a slide. I often tell clients when they have too much on a slide, this is a good chance to use a photo. We’ve also seen this shift with lifestyle photography on stock image sites. Maybe it means traffic.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 15, 2010

If you find the selection isn't enough to suit your needs, try looking online for stock photos. There are many free sites, but keep in mind that to save time and frustration (and improve on the selection and quality) you might want to set aside a budget to pay for images. A useful list of stock photo sites can be found here.

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CommLab India

MAY 23, 2017

Here are a few tips for you to get on to designing highly interactive eLearning course: Include Visual Storytelling with Photo Collages. Photo Collages convey the image driven stories which are self-explanatory and draw immediate attention of the learners. E-learning to Make The Most of Your Remaining Training Budget.

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TalentLMS

DECEMBER 16, 2015

In smaller organizations, where fewer people are responsible for all aspects of the training program, including budgeting, Excel can help you track down training-related expenses, course effectiveness (e.g. Stock service. Some of the best known such services include Corbis , iStock , Shutterstock and Getty Images. Anything else?

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JCA Solutions

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Put some pretty pictures or funny memes in there and everything will be just dandy! Besides, graphics don’t have to be limited to just images you grab off a stock photo website. Or even photos you capture yourself. Using Graphics that are Unrelated to Content. You gotta have graphics! A rule of thumb to apply is.

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SweetRush

MARCH 17, 2023

we encourage you to also look through everything else so that you have the full picture and understand what goes into these calculations. Level 1 programs tend to be photo-based; we can use photos that you provide or stock photography. We consider the big picture. We use an asset tracker.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 20, 2009

If you have the budget, it’s always a good idea to bring on a graphic designer. But the reality is that a budget and rapid elearning usually don’t go hand-in-hand. Normally you don’t want a blurry image…like when you’re out walking and take a picture of a UFO hovering over the neighborhood.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 13, 2015

It’s either going to be text or some sort of multimedia like shapes, pictures, or video. We’ll reference some of the previous posts when we’ve discussed different ways to either get free multimedia for elearning or learn to create them yourselves: Free Stock Images. Free Fonts. Record Your Own Audio Narration.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 1, 2008

When he submitted photos to the customer for review, he’d always slip in one with a fuzzy thumb in the image (or some other obvious issue). It never failed, the customer would focus on the thumb and he’d be able to steer them to the better photos and avoid the customer making demands that hurt the project. Mike Becvar.

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LifterLMS

DECEMBER 30, 2018

Things that are alive move, and that attracts more attention and engagement than still photos. Chris and Jason talk about how with the content tools available today combined with a highly targeted ad campaign, your posts on social media can appear right next to the ads from huge companies with million dollar advertising budgets.

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OpenSesame

DECEMBER 9, 2014

BookBub — In addition to serving as an e-reader, BookBub provides alerts for discounted or free ebooks to keep your personal library stocked. Additionally, you an access photos that can be overlaid with the modern view to create a truly unique experience. Feedie — Love taking pictures of your meals?

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OpenSesame

DECEMBER 9, 2014

BookBub — In addition to serving as an e-reader, BookBub provides alerts for discounted or free ebooks to keep your personal library stocked. Additionally, you an access photos that can be overlaid with the modern view to create a truly unique experience. Feedie — Love taking pictures of your meals? …collaborate more?

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