Finding and Using Images from Kristen T

Copyright, Creative Commons, and Citing

Copyright Information

• Can I Use That Picture (infographic) via TheVisualCommunicationGuy.com
• The Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education Center for Media and Social Impact
• Images, copyright, and Creative Commons via Edublogs Teach Challenge
• Duko, Melissa. "Copyright Infringement: Are You Allowed to Use That Image?" Business 2 Community. N.p., 11 May 2016. Web. 13 Feb. 2017.

For more information
Have a question about Copyright? Contact a librarian! They are the best resources to contact if you need help figuring out Copyright issues. Not sure who your library liaison is? Find out on the Library Website!
also see Copyright on the Online Learning at Fordham wiki

Creative Commons

• Creative Commons
• Creative Commons: The Ultimate Guide
• Best practices for attribution (for example: photo title by name, author, used under (BY-NC-etc) Creative Commons license)

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Image Collections

Flickr

• Use the advanced search for images feature- remember to select the option from the drop-down menu on the left to only search "creative commons" licensed photos
• Create an account and favorite photos that you use or think would be useful- you can search your own or other users' favorites (Kristen’s Flickr Favorites )
• Make attribution of Flickr images easy with this tool - drag the blue button "flickr cc attribution helper" at the bottom onto your Chrome bookmarks toolbar
• Photos For Class search Creative Commons photos on Flickr, the downloaded photo will automatically have the citation on the image
  
  

Other Collections

• Mediachain Attribution Engine (just acquired by Spotify, currently not up)
• ALA Connect: Digital Images Collections Guides | MIT Libraries: Selected Image Sources | BGSU Libraries: Image Collections by Topic
• Internet Archive
• Unsplash (license info here)
• Kristen's bookmarks: images* curated list with notes for most links containing information about copyright and usage
• 21 Amazing Sites With Breathtaking Free Stock Photos check individual sites for copyright and usage information

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File Types and Formatting

File Types and Info

• Know Your Image Formats Mega Cheat Sheet (Infographic) via MakeAWebsite Hub
• Goodnight, Eric Z. "What’s the Difference Between JPG, PNG, and GIF?" HowTo Geek. N.p., 10 May 2010. Web. 13 Feb. 2017.
• Connolly Follow, Randy. "WEB I - 08 - Digital Media." Slideshare. N.p., 06 Mar. 2009. Web. 14 Feb. 2017.
• Uiucpixels. "Visual Literacy and Infographics." Illinois Pixels. N.p., 25 Mar. 2016. Web. 14 Feb. 2017.

Formatting in PowerPoint

• Format images on slides via MS Office and LinkedIN Learning (video with transcript)
• How to use picture placeholders for easy placement and cropping in PowerPoint via Tech Republic

MS Office Shortcuts and Customization

• "CTRL" + "Z" undo
• "CTRL" + "Y" redo
• "CTRL" + "D" duplicate
• "CTRL" + "X" cut
• Customize the PowerPoint Quick Access Toolbar via MS Office (PC)

Image Tools

• Tineye reverse image search
• Build Your Own Adobe Creative Suite with Free and Cheap Software
• SumoPaint browser based Photoshop like software
• Pixlr Editor browser based Chrome extension that works with Google Drive

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Additional Resources

also see the Infographics page on my wiki
also see My Design Resources

Animated Gifs

• Animated gifs can be added to PPT files just like images. Here's an example of an animated chart made into a gif.
• Giphy search and share animated gifs
• EZGif edit and create animated gifs
• 7 Tips for Designing Awesome Gifs

CC and the Free Access Movement

• Beckedahl, Markus, and John Weitzmann. "10 Years of Creative Commons: An Interview with Co-Founder Lawrence Lessig." 10 Years of Creative Commons: An Interview with Co-Founder Lawrence Lessig |. Governance Across Borders, 22 Oct. 2014. Web. 14 Feb. 2017.
• Popova, Maria. "Lawrence Lessig on the Free Access Movement." Brain Pickings. N.p., 02 Nov. 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2017.
• Lessig, Lawrence. Free Culture: The Nature and Future of Creativity. New York, N.Y.: Penguin, 2005. Web. 14 Feb. 2017. [free PDF]
• Lessig, Lawrence. "CC in Review: Lawrence Lessig on How It All Began." Creative Commons. N.p., 12 Oct. 2005. Web. 14 Feb. 2017.
• The State of Creative Commons

Advanced Image Editing in Adobe Programs

• Kristen's Design Resources: Working with Illustrator
• Kristen's Design Resources: Working with Photoshop