Make those photos your own

Create a Logo, Banner, or Graphic using Pixlr With this tool you can customize any photo without needing to create an account or downloading any software. And we can all rejoice in one less password to remember!! Go to http://pixlr.com my Pixlr attempt of a standard newspaper cartoon Applications Pixlr is easy to use and offers many options from simple to very advanced set of editing tools. A recommended first implementation of this tool for within an online course is to develop a customized course banner. The banner would include the name of the course and faculty with contact information. Then the course would have its own unique stamp with all the important information clearly listed at the top. Pixlr can also add a customizable edge to PowerPoint presentations and the development of web pages. Images can be made to appear old and worn, such as in the example above, or can be manipulated to communicate a dramatic effect or undertone of the image. How to do it? Two Options (or a combination): Use the Photo Editor | Use the Retro Vintage Effects (similar to Instagram) I prefer to actually use a combination of both to get the best output: First go to Retro Effects > Select the image you saved earlier Set the Filter you like best > Move to Next Step (>>) Choose an effect you’d like to use > Move to Next Step (>>) Add a Border Effect you’d like > Click Next Step (>>) and Save to Your Computer Next we can add text to our Logo/Banner: Go to Photo Editor > Click Open Image from Your Computer Add Text, Add/Modify Anything You’d Like! Save to your computer If you just need a basic banner (no retro image), then use THESE instructions: To create text, with basic backgrounds: Go to Photo Editor > Click New > Enter  a Title and use the “Banner” Preset Pick a Background Color, Add Text, Add Anything You’d Like! Save to your computer That’s it! Here’s a great YouTube Channel with Tutorials: Link to Channel