Media Design Services: How do I..?
You probably knew that HSL librarians can help you find information, but did you know they can help with media design and communication skills as well?
Create a Presentation
Create slide presentations using PowerPoint
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Lynda Tutorials for PowerpointLynda is free to all UNC-CH students, faculty, and staff. More info is available here: https://software.sites.unc.edu/lynda/
Create animated presentations using Captivate
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Adobe Captivate Support CenterLearn about how to get started with Captivate, how to troubleshoot common issues, and more.
Find & Edit Images and Multimedia
Photo courtesy of CDC
Find images, audio, or video for my poster, presentation, or publication
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Finding Medical Images & Films (UNC HSL)HSL librarians compiled this guide to help you find images relevant to your program or specialty. Disciplines included are public health, dentistry, history of medicine, and eight different medical specialties.
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Finding and Using Media Objects (UNC HSL)This site, created by HSL Education Media Specialist Bob Ladd, is intended to help faculty, students and others find sources of free or inexpensive digital media content, such as medical images, audio, and video, and discusses issues related to the use and reuse of digital media content.
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Image Is Everything: Finding and Using Medical Images on the Web (Mayo Clinic)This blog post from the Mayo Clinic discusses where you can find medical images on the web and whether you need to ask permission to use them.
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Image Resolution and Print Size Tutorial (UNC HSL)One question we are frequently asked is how to ensure that images won't end up pixellated when printed. In this concise video tutorial, Bob Ladd will show you how to tell if an image is suitable for poster printing.
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Data Services (UNC)Interested in making a customized map? Davis Library GIS Services has a guide to "Online Mapping Tools" on their website. Additionally, GIS librarians offer consults by appointment.
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Use of the University Logo (UNC)Please consult with your school regarding use of their logo. For questions about using the university logo, please contact UNC Design Services. For additional information and a link to download a logo package, refer to this page.
Create and edit digital images using Illustrator
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Adobe Illustrator Videos Curated by LyndaLynda is free to all UNC-CH students, faculty, and staff. More info is available here: https://software.sites.unc.edu/lynda/
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Illustrator Help and Support (Adobe)Help with troubleshooting Adobe Illustrator
Create and edit digital images using Photoshop
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Introduction to Photoshop (UNC HSL)This tutorial covers how to perform basic image editing using Photoshop.
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Photoshop Support Center (Adobe)For looking to go beyond the basics, Adobe offers a comprehensive help guide online. Includes answers to frequently asked troubleshooting issues and video tutorials.
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AdobeTV: PhotoshopA collection of video tutorials on Adobe Photoshop.
Create a Poster
Photo courtesy of Robert Ladd
Create & print a scholarly poster
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Poster Design Resources (UNC HSL)A collection of useful resources to help you create eye-catching & professional scholarly posters, whether you're trying to figure out how to create the poster on your computer or want to know where to print your project.
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Designing Effective Posters (UNC HSL)The UNC HSL staff will teach you about poster design elements, the design process, and how to get started in either PowerPoint or Adobe Indesign in this tutorial. Contains poster critique examples, step by step instructions, and screenshots.
Create posters & brochures using InDesign
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AdobeTV: InDesignA collection of video tutorials on Adobe InDesign.
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Indesign Support Center (Adobe)Working with InDesign and stumped about a feature? Adobe's Indesign Support center has video tutorials related to InDesign, as well as a list of the top troubleshooting issues that InDesign users have experienced.
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