Illustrating Children's Picture Books with PowerPoint from Udemy

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Learning objectives

Use microsoft powerpoint to illustrate your children's picture book.
Use free images off the internet to illustrate your children's picture book.

Draw your own simple composite illustrations for your children's picture book.
Add text to your children's picture book to tell your story.

Use microsoft powerpoint to illustrate your children's picture book.
Use free images off the internet to illustrate your children's picture book.
Draw your own simple composite illustrations for your children's picture book.
Add text to your children's picture book to tell your story.

Syllabus

Introduction

In this lecture, I introduce to the course and its structure.

Download the personal resource library I build during this course from the lecture Resources. I also include the source to "Roscoe Goes Swimming".

In this lecture, I explain how to watch Udemy courses fast and to record notes on the timeline along the way.

In this lecture, I provide an introduction to PowerPoint by showing the screen layout and how to navigate the program.

In this lecture, I demonstrate how to create graphic elements and manipulate and configure them.

This lecture discusses how to upgrade your PowerPoint export resolution from 96 dpi to 300 dpi.

The process is exactly the same for setting each version of PowerPoint, you simply need to choose the correct directory

In this lecture, I explain how to set your book page size in PowerPoint.

In this lecture, I discuss searching the internet for free images and using my favorite site, Pixabay.

In this lecture, I explain how to load and image from the Internet onto the background of your page.

In this lecture, I explain how to use PowerPoint native primitive shapes to construct your own background.

This is a continuation of the previous lecture.

In this lecture, I demonstrate using a mostly white page background with some illustrations on it.

In this lecture, I dive deep into layers and element stacking order by creating a more sophisticated tree.

In this lecture, I provide an overview of the Insert->Icons menu focusing on using stickers as foreground illustrations for your books.

In this lecture, I demonstrate constructing a cartoon character from library resources and coloring it.

In this lecture, I demonstrate all the basic functionality of text in PowerPoint along with three ways to insert text.

In this lecture, I explain how to keep your text readable when merging it with graphics.

In this video, I demonstrate loading a free font off the DaFont Internet site and using it in PowerPoint.

In this lecture, I suggest the technique of running text around images to outline them. Trust me, it's fun!

In this lecture, I demonstrate how to make circular and wavy text using the text transformation tool.

In this lecture, I discuss methods for creating the individual scenes in your picture book.

In this lecture, I demonstrate adding a book cover, title page and copyright page to the front of your book.

In this lecture, I demonstrate adding optional book title headers and page number footers to each page.

In this lecture, I demonstrate how to export your book in JPEG and PDF format for distribution and publication.

In this lecture, I provide a look ahead to the next course dedicated to self-publishing your book on Amazon in Kindle e-book and print on demand (POD) paperback formats.

In this article, I plead for a review. Please leave a review to support this course. Thanks, ---Brian

In this series of lectures, I recreate my bouquet illustration beginning with a leaf.

In this lecture, I continue constructing to bouquet by constructing the flower.

In this lecture, I combine multiple copies of my leaf and flower to create a bouquet. I also shade the elements.

In this lecture, I add the frame and background to my bouquet image.

In this video, I create a mushroom from primitive shapes.

In this lecture, I try putting Busy Bee in a space suit for the next book.

In this lecture, I demonstrate how to create a character by duplicating the Busy Bee Office 365 resource using vector primitives.

In this lecture, I demonstrate copying and pasting text from Microsoft Word to Microsoft PowerPoint for layout and final presentation.

A deprecated video from the original course.

In this lecture, I reiterate one of the most important points I made in the course at the very beginning.

Traffic lights

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what should give you pause

and possible dealbreakers

Develops children's book illustration skills from zero to hero, making it accessible to writers without drawing ability

Taught by an established author with a proven track record in writing, publishing, and teaching

Offers a comprehensive guide to illustrating children's books using PowerPoint, covering various aspects such as page setup, finding illustrations, and adding text

Provides practical, hands-on experience through projects and assignments, helping learners develop their skills

Suitable for both novice writers new to children's book illustration and experienced writers looking to enhance their skills

Provides guidance on preparing and publishing your illustrated book on Amazon

Reviews summary

Illustrating children's books with powerpoint

According to learners, this course offers a unique and accessible approach to illustrating children's picture books by leveraging Microsoft PowerPoint. It is particularly well-suited for beginners, even those who claim they can't draw, providing a step-by-step guide from foundational concepts to publication readiness. Students appreciate the practical focus on setting high-resolution images, utilizing free online resources, and creating custom shapes. The course's strength lies in its clear demonstrations and workshops that empower aspiring authors to create professional-quality illustrations efficiently.

Includes hands-on sessions for creating custom illustrations.

"The floral bouquet and mushroom workshops were great for practicing shape drawing techniques."

"Building characters from vector primitives in the Busy Bee workshop was a fun and effective learning experience."

"I enjoyed the step-by-step approach in the workshops, which solidified my understanding."

Demonstrates effective use of free image sources and assets.

"The section on finding and using free images from sites like Pixabay was extremely helpful."

"I loved learning how to leverage Office 365 resources to create unique characters and scenes."

"This course taught me how to maximize free online resources for my illustrations."

Guidance on preparing and exporting books for publishing.

"The instructions on adding covers, title pages, and copyright info were very practical for publishing."

"Knowing how to export my book in JPEG and PDF formats for distribution is exactly what I needed."

"This course effectively bridges the gap between creating illustrations and preparing for actual publication."

Covers essential technical details for professional output.

"Learning how to set the 300 DPI resolution in PowerPoint was a crucial takeaway for me."

"The guidance on text formatting and integrating graphics makes my books look professional."

"I learned practical steps for preparing my book for publication, which is invaluable."

Ideal for those with no prior drawing or illustration skills.

"As someone who struggles with drawing, I found this course incredibly empowering and easy to follow."

"This course is perfect for absolute beginners looking to illustrate their own stories."

"I appreciate how the instructor simplifies the process, making it accessible to anyone."

Teaches effective children's book illustration using PowerPoint.

"It's surprising how much you can achieve with PowerPoint for children's book illustrations. This course opened my eyes!"

"I never thought of using PowerPoint for art, but the techniques shown are incredibly practical and effective."

"The course demonstrates a unique and efficient way to create illustrations without needing expensive software."

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