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How to get a designer look with abstract images to create backgrounds for slides and shapes

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You can use abstract images to create interesting, textured backgrounds for slides or shapes. For example, Nancy Duarte’s signature slide uses a textured image background. You can see an example here.  (If you have PowerPoint 2010, you have this presentation.  Choose File> New> Sample Templates> 5 Rules.) Here’s an example, using abstract images as a […]

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Use materials and lighting for interesting fills

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You can fine tune the fills of your AutoShapes (Shapes, in 2007) by applying a variety of surface materials and lighting treatments. The differences are subtle but can impart a more professional result and create a realistic 3D look. PowerPoint 2007 has added many additional material and lighting settings. I’ve covered PowerPoint 2007 separately below. […]

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