USING IMAGES IN POWERPOINT
 Incorporating images into PowerPoint is a basic function and part of presentations to make them popular and
 to maintain the attendees attention. The way you apply the imagery will have an impact on your audience so
 you will want to choose them with a clear vision in mind. How you use them and the number of images you
 display, will also have an impact, so it's hoped what is given here will assist you in some way to help you along.
 The rule of thumb when deciding what number of graphics to include is "less is more" so those types of images
 you choose will have a greater impact, as opposed to showing alot of "fluff". If you are planning a presentation
 about crime and your audience is criminologists, you would naturally include graphics that pertain to police
 work. Images showing CSI investigators working at a crime
 scene would be the ingredient for such a presentation.
 Assuming you're giving a PowerPoint on medical topics about
 cancer, you'll want to depict an oncologist examining his or
 her patient. If the topic is home selling or about realty, then
 perhaps a realtor talking with a couple in front of a home or
 a "home for sale" sign would be appropriate.
 Further along, we will suggest sources where you can acquire
 images to use in your presentation as there are many. We'll
 also offer caveats when looking for and using images, such as
 potential copyright violations, asking permission to use a
 specific image in your presentation, possible licensing of
 images and negotiating a licensing fee.
 When  considering how many images to include, use only a
 few which you think have the best impact or will make a
 memorable impact. If you display too many graphics, the point of your topic may be overwhelming and lost in
 showing too many images your audience is trying to absorb.
                                                                     CONTENT RULES!
 The writing you include in your PowerPoint presentation is the guts to your project. Images ought to be
 considered as merely enhancements. Keeping a balance between writing and the content is something to keep
 in mind as you assemble your project. The writing and the imagery is your content and both should have a
 balance and compliment one another. Let imagery you show your audience enhance a statement or paragraph
 you want to focus on. Your attendees will appreciate your use of graphics and remember you as a presenter
 who makes a specific point well, when you show good images that makes sense and makes your point.
 You can use color or black & white imagery, photographs, illustrations or cartoons . . . it is your choice as to
 what kind of graphic you inevitably use but be sure they are high resolution and are able to make an impact.
                                                               INTRODUCTORY IMAGE
 When writing your intro to the presentation, you could opt for a paragraph of introductory text on your main
 subject and follow it with a niche image. You could show the image for a few minutes while paraphrasing any
 information in your introduction. This can then set the pace for say, a few or more paragraphs pertaining to
 your subject. You could then take a break and display yet, a second image and show it for a few minutes as
 you go over those previous paragraphs. This way you'll afford yourself a pace to the presentation. You'll
 allow a set amount of time for the presentation and you could even take a break and pass out any of your print
 materials at this time . . . stretching things out, so to speak. You can even revert back to your introductory
 image and go over certain aspects you want to touch upon with the printed materials you just handed out to
 your audience. Feel free to ad lib or initiate a sort question and answer session. It can stimulate things a bit.

                                           SOURCES TO LOCATE IMAGES FOR USE IN POWERPOINT
 You can type  keywords into Google, based on your subject matter and do an image search. When you find a
 website and think you've located the ideal image, caveat #1 to remember is "copyright". Any image you find on
 the internet is copyrighted in one way or another. Do not use it unless you have written permission from the
 person who owns the image or the webmaster. Using an image you "swipe" from a web page or online catalog
 is a deliberate violation of copyright law. In fact, you could be logging your IP number with the webmaster who
 owns the work without your knowledge which could result in a lawsuit.
 Some webmasters or owners of certain images may allow you to use it, but more times that not, a licensing fee
 would be requested by the holder of the image. Some image catalogs are commercial online dealers of images
 and their pricing is reasonable. Licensing fees are normally based on the number of attendees and how you
 plan to use the image. If you plan to use the image in a one-shot presentation and no other usage is applied to
 the artwork, expect to pay a nominal one-time non exclusive rights usage fee.
 You might want to use the same image several times over a one year period where a "One Year" license is then
 granted for using the work. Keep in mind, the more ways you use that image, the more intrinsic value is given
 to that artwork, so expect to pay a greater fee. PowerPoint can be flexible in showing graphs and charts and
 various articles and written content.
 Imagery is something you ought to keep a budget set aside for. There will usually be fees requested to use such
 content, so having a budget will benefit you in the long run! Good luck with your project and next time you
 plan to use graphics, be prepared and keep this information in mind! If you have questions regarding all of our
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