How to use an overlay in PowerPoint for a more creative look

You can create "really" cool graphics in PowerPoint by overlaying images, icons, and shapes.  This tutorial covers the PowerPoint basics step-by-step on how to crop to a shape, add shape effects, and overlay the objects. Also, you will learn how to save your creativity as a picture so it can be reused in any application as a graphic or icon.

0:00 Introduction
0:47 Overlay Image and Shape Overview
1:03 Insert an Image/Picture
1:37 Enable Guide & Gridlines
2:17 Optional: Add a Shape Outline (Border)
2:39 Crop to Shape
2:50 Add Shape Effects
3:24 Insert a Shape to Overlay the Picture
3:40 Optional Rotate a Shape
3:59 Send the Shape (front Layer) to the Back
4:12 Group the Image and Shape
4:20 Save Group as a Picture

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