Limestone Learning

JULY 31, 2023

Explore cutting-edge tools, such as Adobe Firefly, Gling, ChatGPT and new generative AI features in Photoshop to unlock your creative potential and elevate your content. Learn how to enhance, modify and expand stock images using the new Photoshop beta. Thursday, August 3, 2023, 9 a.m.–10 Thursday, August 24, 2023, 9 a.m.–10

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eLearningArt

JULY 11, 2012

The backgrounds that I created were done in Photoshop with filters and effects. If Photoshop makes you sweat, then you’ll be happy to know that starting in PowerPoint 2007, there are a number of pretty useful filters you can do to “recolor” your backgrounds and PowerPoint 2010 adds a number of new effects.

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BrightCarbon

JANUARY 31, 2019

Before we get started, if you need quality stock photos for your presentation, you can try sites like Unsplash or Pexels , as they offer a large online library of copyright-free, high definition images. Now, with that sorted, here are six very simple and effective editing tips to help take your presentation to the next level.

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learnWorlds

JUNE 27, 2022

The most popular form of licensing is that of stock photos, video and music for businesses looking to reuse them. Stock Photos. Stock Music. Stock Video. Sound Effects. Design for Photoshop / Illustrator. You can also license stock videos for reuse in creative or commercial projects. Digital Files.

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Take an e-Learning Break

DECEMBER 2, 2009

The Envato Marketplaces allow anyone to buy or sell digital goods like WordPress themes, stock audio, After Effects project files, Flash templates and much more. Check it out: HTML templates: [link] Flash Components: [link] Music and Audio: [link] After Effects: [link] PhotoShop and Vectores: [link]

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SmartBuilder

JUNE 26, 2014

Warning: Images you download from your company network or from stock image sites are not optimized for elearning. Rather than bore you with an encyclopedia about optimizing graphics, I selected a few critical tips that you can implement right away with image editing software, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Gimp, or Inkscape.

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eLearning Brothers

JANUARY 17, 2014

When I was developing a tab type interaction for our eLearning Template library I wanted to add some cool animation effects for the tabs that on the screen. I liked the effect of scrolling in one after the other, but specifically the one that could come the other was just milliseconds behind it and then milliseconds behind that.

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eLearningArt

MAY 30, 2012

In my last post, I talked about facial expressions and provided a lesson on how you could add that effect into your own training. For example, check out the images below: By adding a simple shading effect to the background, I’ve made the characters above stand out. Background Effects. 1) Black-and-White Effect.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 4, 2015

This can also be seen in applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator or After Effects which base a lot of their editing techniques on vector art. There are a ton of stock image sites that offer both types for purchase. Finally, the last topic I want to cover is file formats. 264) whenever possible.

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Limestone Learning

JUNE 29, 2020

Along the way, learn about best practices for using videos effectively in elearning courses. This quest causes division, diminishes opportunities for thriving and limits the effectiveness of leaders. Effectively leveraged a content repository. Unfortunately, many talent leaders aren’t being effective where it counts.

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Wonderful Brain

MAY 18, 2012

Another consideration is real estate; how many screens can be appropriated without intruding on time constraints.Here is the hierarchy of scenario media by cost: Low Cost: Stock images with voice over. To make this work look for stock images that feature the same people in multiple poses. Mixing forms of media is very effective.

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E-learning Uncovered

AUGUST 3, 2018

Adobe Photoshop, that amazing image editing tool that seems to fall somewhere between technology and just pure magic. Perhaps the first software to become genericized, Adobe Photoshop has a reach that extends into all markets, including education. The graphics world was stunned in February of 1990, when Adobe release Photoshop.

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gomo learning

DECEMBER 9, 2020

With thousands of attribution-free stock images available, Pexels is one of the more popular royalty-free stock image sites. A relatively small library of 300,000 stock images that’s a bit more hit and miss in terms of quality. Free Music and Sound Effects for eLearning Courses. Free Images. Browse by genre and mood.

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LearnUpon

AUGUST 16, 2018

If they can’t find that connection, a jarring effect is caused. If you need to use stock images, try sites like Unsplash or Pexels for inspiration. If you don’t have access to Photoshop , sites like Croppola are a great way to crop your images to the exact measurements and aspect ratios you need.

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BrightCarbon

MARCH 7, 2019

We were lucky enough to meet Mark at the inaugural Click event in 2018 and knew that our blog readers would be blown away by his photography, Photoshop, and presentation expertise. We’ve also seen this shift with lifestyle photography on stock image sites. We’re always trying to steer clear of terrible stock photography !

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Fly Plugins

DECEMBER 21, 2023

I have both used Photoshop for years to help us create images for training courses, websites, blog posts, and social media. Videos: These are stock videos that you can use for your video projects. Backgrounds: These are stock background images that you can use for your various projects.

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LifterLMS

MARCH 17, 2021

Tara learned Photoshop and started designing and selling stationery. Then computers became a thing and Photoshop and I taught myself that. So that’s a lot more fun than trying to find a stock photo of two people shaking hands over a contract. She did a lot of work in direct mail for them and didn’t feel very fulfilled.

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learnWorlds

MAY 28, 2019

More specifically, it allows you to share photos and videos that are accompanied with cool special movement effects and music accompaniment. Adobe Photoshop is the go-to tool for many artists and designers. Photoshop is a tool for advanced users with a simple interface that new users can easily find tutorials on how to use it.

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SHIFT eLearning

JULY 29, 2014

Get better stock photos with Death To The Stock Photo and PlaceIt. Finding good stock photos for eLearning design can be a pain, but these sites make it easier. Death To The Stock Photo will email you free stock photos monthly, while PlaceIt allows you to make your own.

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learnWorlds

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Crafting assessments can be a daunting task, demanding a deep understanding of the subject matter and thoughtful design to ensure their effectiveness. Image Generation Enhance your courses with AI-generated images instead of looking for stock photos every time. They are used to evaluate, measure, and reinforce learning.

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Kitaboo

AUGUST 10, 2023

Fey Features Enhanced multimedia tools combined with vector graphics and image handling to apply image effects and manipulate existing artwork. Seamless and quick integration with other Adobe products like Photoshop and Illustrator. Free stock photos and icons library to choose from for the eBook.

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BrightCarbon

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

By applying some key principles of presentation design , you can make your PowerPoint design really standout and deliver both a more ‘popping’ – but also more effective – presentation. While it’s not Photoshop, PowerPoint has some neat tools to manipulate images. Well, the answer is yes.

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eLearning Brothers

AUGUST 22, 2018

Say you find an awesomely-realistic vector file from a stock site (like the rose illustration below), but it’s not the color you’re looking for and you’d like to recolor it. So, we need to look at this a little differently and focus on the range of colors—kind of like we would if we were working in Photoshop.

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LearnUpon

AUGUST 2, 2018

Whether you’re using stock or dipping your toe into design, it’s smart to build a repertoire of image tools and resources. Most popular are: Stock images: Quick and easy, they are a great choice to add life to your content if you’re a beginner course builder or have limited resources. Stock Images. Big Stock Photo.

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LearnUpon

APRIL 12, 2019

The most effective way to get your colleagues on board is to explain the benefits. The next is effective communication to the wider organization. This approach is effective for other types of courses too. If they can’t find that connection, a jarring effect is caused. You’ll need resources, time and support.

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eLearningArt

MARCH 23, 2016

Commercial templates can also be effective if the colors and the look and feel match the mood, content and audience. Graphics: Photoshop, Illustrator. Effective design requires empathy for the learner, which means the design will be relevant and engaging. Effective design will improve usability and reduce audience frustration.

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learnWorlds

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Type #4: Photographs Photographs and stock photos are usually distributed from one business to another business. You can sell your photos via a third-party stock website like iStock, Shutterstock, Getty Images, or Flickr or via your own website. Type #10: Software & Apps Another popular category is software and apps.

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LearnDash

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

You’re tasked with creating engaging and effective learning experiences from start to finish, which is no small order. You can add special effects, animated gifs, and more. Map out your ideas with tons of available tools and customize them with colors and other effects. Fortunately, there are many tools (some of them free!)

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Maestro

JANUARY 31, 2022

If sending large Photoshop files back and forth tops your list of pet peeves (it’s on ours!), Adobe Photoshop. But when it comes to learning design tools, our favorites are Photoshop and Illustrator (more on Illustrator in the next section!). Photoshop is the ultimate photo manipulation tool. Figma is a great solution.

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BrightCarbon

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Not so fast… Republishing is a great opportunity to quality review your course and make any quick adjustments you can to improve the effectiveness of your legacy eLearning course. These courses won’t have the desired effect on learning and business outcomes. Just need to republish and then you’ll be good to go, right?

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Mike Taylor

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Available in PNG and 3D formats, with recoloring masks included for Photoshop. Noun Project: Free Icons & Stock Photos for Everything — thenounproject.com Noun Project features the most diverse collection of icons and stock photos ever. Stock Music. Stock Photos. Better than any royalty free or stock photos.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

There are a lot of ways to build slides for PowerPoint that convey information effectively and don’t fall into the stereotypical design problems. You might want to include a video clip, a sound effect, or a special effect, but that’s not always easy with a presentation, and sometimes it’s downright impossible.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 26, 2019

The Snipping Tool only comes stock with a pen tool, highlighter, and eraser. With annotating tools and special effects, Snagit simplifies the editing process and makes it easy to enhance your images. After you take a screenshot you have to use another tool to do any serious modifications or explanations with it.

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learnWorlds

APRIL 29, 2020

Because learning new information online is a much more hands-off method than classroom courses, you want to make sure you incorporate plenty of visuals to help demonstrate your information in the most effective way. Stock Photos. One incredibly easy – but equally important – visual to include in your online courses is stock photos.

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Mike Taylor

MARCH 30, 2021

Integrates with Slack, Microsoft Teams, Sketch & Photoshop. Animation icons available in GIF, JSON for Lottie, or After Effects formats. Choose from thousands of royalty-free images, including stock images, icons, videos, cut-out characters, and stickers that you can insert in your Office files. Design Tools & Resources.

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Mike Taylor

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Fotor is a free online picture editor and graphic designer, allowing you to use online photo editing tools, such as add filters, frames, text, stickers and effects…and apply design tools to make creative photo designs and graphics. Online photoshop and graphic design software has never been so easy! Conformant.

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