Flipping designs for transparency transfer

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Jean Brockman

Hi everyone - I created a complex logo in PowerPoint
using a combination of text and clip art from the Online
Clip Gallery. After all was done to my satisfaction, I
grouped all the components and attempted flip the
artwork. No go. I saved it as a .jpg and tried to
import it into a photo software that will reverse the
image. No go. Adobe Photoshop did not recognize the
work.

I now plan to print the image on a high gloss photo paper
and then scan it into my file as a photo. But I am
doubling the cost of my first transparency. Is there
another way? Thank you.
 
Jean;

Although PP 2002 isn't giving me that grief, there might
be a couple of workarounds for this.
[1] When I bring in things that I want to manipulate from
the OCG, I frequently ungroup them first. There always
seems to be a white rectangle behind everything; I select
that white rectangle and delete it. Then I regroup the
rest of the graphic.
After going through that strange little process,
PowerPoint seems to be much more willing to let me flip,
rotate, etc. - even when I have grouped the graphic with
other drawing elements.

[2] You lose a generation of clarity, but you can always
zoom in until the logo is fairly large, copy it (CTRL+C)
or take a screen capture using ALT+Print Screen, and
paste and rotate it in Microsoft Photo Editor (it comes
with Office and is found at Start -> All Programs ->
Microsoft Office -> Microsoft Office Tools -> Microsoft
Photo Editor.
Once I've taken a screenshot, within Photo Editor I
select Edit -> Paste as New Image.
I then use the Select tool (a dotted rectangle on the
toolbar) to 'rubber band' the graphic, then I right click
inside it and select 'Crop.'
Next, I choose Image -> Rotate -> Mirror.
Then it's just a quick CTRL+A, CTRL+C, over to PP, CTRL+V
and I'm done. Cheesy and non-camera ready but for most
things but it works.

Hope that helps...
 
Hi Jean,

which version of PowerPoint are you using? Did you use ONLY vector graphic
cliparts or also bitmap images?
PPT versions previous to 2002/xp were not able to flip bitmap images!

Why Photoshop did not recognize the JPG-file, I can't explain - it should
.... But anyhow, you'll lose quality, if you convert your work to a JPG-file
(PNG-files work a bit better).

If you are using a PPT version prior to 2002, I'd suggest the following: If
you have a friend using PPT 2002, open your PowerPoint-file on his/her
machine. Flip and change your logo until you're satisfied. Then group it and
use "Save image as" (context menu on right mouseclick) and save it as a
WMF-file. Use this (like a clipart) on your slides, it will also look fine
in older versions.

Regards,
Ute
 
Jean,

Might be able to save you a step or two. Some printers allow for a
"Reverse Image" or "Mirror Image" option when you go through the Print
dialog box.

Depending on the printer manufacturer, the printing software &
drivers, etc., it *should* be easy to find. For example, on my
WinXP/PowerPointXP/HPDeskjet952C arrangement, I would choose File,
Print, Properties, Layout, Advanced, Printer Features, Mirror image,
Yes.

Okay, that's eight clicks, but your mileage may vary.

Hope this helps,
Tony

Tony Ramos
Specialist in PowerPoint Presentation Design
http://tonyramos.com


Keith said:
Jean;

Although PP 2002 isn't giving me that grief, there might
be a couple of workarounds for this.
[1] When I bring in things that I want to manipulate from
the OCG, I frequently ungroup them first. There always
seems to be a white rectangle behind everything; I select
that white rectangle and delete it. Then I regroup the
rest of the graphic.
After going through that strange little process,
PowerPoint seems to be much more willing to let me flip,
rotate, etc. - even when I have grouped the graphic with
other drawing elements.

[2] You lose a generation of clarity, but you can always
zoom in until the logo is fairly large, copy it (CTRL+C)
or take a screen capture using ALT+Print Screen, and
paste and rotate it in Microsoft Photo Editor (it comes
with Office and is found at Start -> All Programs ->
Microsoft Office -> Microsoft Office Tools -> Microsoft
Photo Editor.
Once I've taken a screenshot, within Photo Editor I
select Edit -> Paste as New Image.
I then use the Select tool (a dotted rectangle on the
toolbar) to 'rubber band' the graphic, then I right click
inside it and select 'Crop.'
Next, I choose Image -> Rotate -> Mirror.
Then it's just a quick CTRL+A, CTRL+C, over to PP, CTRL+V
and I'm done. Cheesy and non-camera ready but for most
things but it works.

Hope that helps...

-----Original Message-----
Hi everyone - I created a complex logo in PowerPoint
using a combination of text and clip art from the Online
Clip Gallery. After all was done to my satisfaction, I
grouped all the components and attempted flip the
artwork. No go. I saved it as a .jpg and tried to
import it into a photo software that will reverse the
image. No go. Adobe Photoshop did not recognize the
work.

I now plan to print the image on a high gloss photo paper
and then scan it into my file as a photo. But I am
doubling the cost of my first transparency. Is there
another way? Thank you.
.
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Clip Gallery. After all was done to my satisfaction, I
grouped all the components and attempted flip the
artwork. No go. I saved it as a .jpg and tried to
import it into a photo software that will reverse the
image. No go. Adobe Photoshop did not recognize the
work.
Click to expand...

If no bitmaps are involved in the original design, try this:

Group them
Edit, Copy
Edit, Paste Special as Metafile or Enhanced Metafile to new slide.
Try flipping that.

If that doesn't work try saving to PNG instead of JPG and bring that into
Pshop.
 
Hi Jean,

Might be able to save you a step or two...

Depending on your printer and the software that runs it, why not
simply flip the image as it goes to print?

For instance, while in PPT on my WinXP/PPT2002/HPDeskjet 952C setup, I
choose: File, Print, Properties, Layout, Advanced, Printer Features,
Mirror Image, Yes.

I do roughly this same procedure when designing and printing from
other apps for iron-on transfers, etc.

It's eight mouseclicks to get there, but your mileage may vary.

Best of luck,
Tony

Tony Ramos
Specialist in PowerPoint Presentation Design
http://tonyramos.com
 
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