First, it is generally suggested that users post to newsgroups in plain text
(not rich text or html) since 1) it creates larger files and 2) a ot of
people do not accept non-plain text messages.
Second, a partailly transparent mask can be created using a few different
techniques.
Multiple objects with transparency gradient (if you are using Powerpoint
2002 (XP) or newer. Create a rectangle with a 40% to 100 % trasparency
gradient (color black) and place this over the left side of the picture and
size it so that the fade out is complete by the time it gets to the person
you want to feature. Then repeat for the other three sides of the image.
Creating a full & partial transparency filled overlay shape.
Use paint to create a large black box. Then draw a bright green circle in
the center. Save as a BMP (or GIF if your version of Paint allows) . Open
the file in an image editing program like Photo Editor. Apply transparency
to the bright green circle. Now, save as a GIF or PNG again. In PowerPoint
create an autoshape rectangle and use Format -> Autoshape -> (tab) Colors
and lines -> Fill -> Fill Color -> Fill Effects -> (tab) Picture -> Select
Picture - and navagate to your saved file and click Insert. Click the OK
box to close the Fill Effects dialog box. Now adjust the transparency of
the autoshape fill using the slider in the fill section. Click OK. Now
place the shape over everything so the hole in the middle reveals your
person. Sounds more complicated than it really is.
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I need to layer a mask over a picture which circles one person but does not
obliterate the others. I simply need a semi-transparent square with a hole
in it. I am baffled. Can anyone help?
Marshall
