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PicMonkey (Free Photo Editor) Presentation by: Janice Vaughn

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PicMonkey (Free Photo Editor)

Presentation by: Janice Vaughn

PicMonkey – Free Photo Editor

The purpose of this presentation is to demonstrate how to use PicMonkey to: enrich your photographs and images for presentations, scrapbooking, digital publishing, etc.

PicMonkey is so easy to use, even a “monkey can do it.” Just remember, it takes patience and doing it until you get the desired effect you want.

The following pictures are from my collection. I used http://picmonkey.com to enrich the images.

Resizing or Enlarging a

Photo/Image Picture Before Resizing

Directions:

Resizing a photo for a larger frame can be done using Picmonkey.

First, click on Edit, then from the choices select where your photo/image is located; select photo/image and your photo will appear like the image on the right.

Next, (see before image on right) use the menu located on the left to choose Resize.

Then, in the dialogue box change the size(s) until you get the desired look.

Finally, click Apply and then click Save. Rename your picture file. If you do not like the picture effect, you can cancel and start the process over.

Picture After Resizing to 600X600

Adding a Frame and Changing the Background Color

You can add frames and give your picture a different background using Picmonkey.

Directions:

First, click on Edit, then from the choices select (computer, Facebook, e.g.) or wherever your photo/image is located; select photo and your photo will appear like the image on the right.

Next, on the far left side click on the frame icon, you will then see several different frames choices. Click on each frame choice to see the effect that it has on your photo. I chose Shape Cutouts for this project.

Then, after choosing a frame you like, you can modify it using the selections offered. Shape Cutouts offers 8 different shapes, resizing the frame, and also an option to change the Background Color. Click anywhere on the color chart and choose a complementary color. You are welcome to choose another option.

Finally, click Apply and then click Save. Rename your picture file. If you do not like the picture effect, you can cancel and redo the process over.

Picture Before Adding Frame and Background Color

After PhotoAdding a Frame and Text

Rotating and Adding Text to a Picture

You can use Rotate to have the people in the photo switch places and add Text using Picmonkey.

Directions: Rotating

First, click on Edit, then from the choices select (computer, Facebook, e.g.) where your photo/image is located; select photo/image.

First, click on the first icon on the left and choose Rotate under Auto Adjust. You can play around with the rotate buttons to see the effects that will happen to your photo. I chose the Horizontal Double Arrow and it switched the positions of the two people in the photo.

Then, Apply and Save photo and rename.

Directions for Adding Text

Next, on the far-left side menu click on the icon Tt to add Text and scroll to see the text choices (the crown indicates a Royal product, you have to register to use this text). Choose your text and a text box will appear on your photo along with a dialogue box on the right.

Then, choose your color, font size, and position the text on your photo.

Finally, Apply and Save photo and rename.

See next slide for before and after pictures.

Brittani is Now on the Left!

Before Rotating and Adding Text

After Rotating and Adding Text

Cropping a Photo

You can crop a picture that may have damaged edges or you want to remove someone in the photo.

Directions:

First, click on Edit, then from the choices select (computer, Facebook, e.g.) where your photo/image is located; select photo/image.

Next, on the menu located on the left choose Crop.

Then, drag the cropping tool to around to select the part of the photo you want to see. Use the 2-sided arrows to resize the cropping area. Once you have the desired photo selection, choose Apply, Save and rename.

As you can see, the two gentlemen have been left off the After photo.

Cropping Before and After

Effects and Overlay Editor

Directions:First, click on Edit, then from the choices select (computer, Facebook, e.g.) where your photo/image is located; select photo/image.

Use same directions to retrieve your photo. Then to add an Overlay, click on the Butterfly icon on the far-left. View the different choices. I chose Buggles and placed bees on my sisters’ shoulder. They are not going to like this

Then, on the far-left menu click on the pencil wand icon (effects). Play around to see the different effects that each choice can have on your photo. I chose Black and White. Finally, Apply, Save and rename

Use Picmonkey to build a Collage and Edit Your Photo for your Scrapbooking

Before Collage and Editing with Brightness

Directions:

First, click on Collage, then from the choices select (computer, Facebook, e.g.) where your photos are located; select photos/images.

Next, you can select your layout from the icons on the far-left.

Then, drag your pictures to the desired space and Apply. You can edit the pictures by clicking on the word Edit inside the picture to change the direction of the picture, color, etc.

After Collage and Editing with Brightness

Directions continued- You can select editing again and choose.

You can brighten your picture using Exposure from the menu on the left. Here you can adjust brightness, highlights, shadows, and contrast to add effects to your photo.

Index for PicMonkey Features

Free Photo Editing Features Page(s)/Slide(s)

Collage (scrapbooking) 11

Cropping 9

Effects 10

Exposure (brightness and contrast) 11

Frames 5-6

Overlays 10

Resizing 3-4

Rotating 7-8

Text 7-8

CREDITS FOR RESOURCES IN PRESENTATION

Images:

http://bing.com

http://www.clipart.com

http://www.Googleimages.com

Website

http://picmonkey.com