How To Create Images Using Google Slides AI Tutorial Video 846
TLDRIn this tutorial, Chris C from Geeks on Tour demonstrates how to create a festive St. Patrick's Day meme using Google Slides. Starting with a custom square page setup, Chris utilizes the AI-powered Gemini tool to generate an image of two Irish squirrels drinking green beer in a clover field, with a sketch style. The image is then resized to fit the slide. Next, Chris adds the phrase 'Happy St. Patrick's Day' using Word Art, changing the font to Impact and applying a green to yellow gradient fill for a festive touch. A photo of Jim and Chris is inserted, with the background removed using a new feature, and resized to fit in the corner. As an alternative, Chris suggests cropping the photo into a circle if the background removal feature is unavailable. Finally, additional text is added at the bottom using Word Art. The finished meme is saved as a JPEG for easy sharing and uploading to platforms like Google Photos. This step-by-step guide showcases the creative potential of Google Slides for image creation.
Takeaways
- 📂 Start by opening Google Drive and creating a new Google Slides presentation.
- 🔄 Change the slide setup to a custom square size, such as 10x10 inches.
- 🖼️ Use Gemini to create an image by providing a prompt, such as 'two Irish squirrels drinking green beer in a field of clover'.
- 🎨 Choose a sketch style for the image and select one of the generated options.
- 📐 Resize the image to fill the entire square slide.
- 💬 Add text using Word Art and choose a font like Impact, which is commonly used in memes.
- 🌈 Apply a gradient fill color to the text, such as green to yellow, for visual appeal.
- 🖼️ Insert a personal photo and use the 'remove background' feature if available.
- 📏 If the 'remove background' feature is not available, crop the photo into a circle and resize it.
- 🔄 As an alternative to Gemini, use another AI service like Copilot on copilot.microsoft.com to create images.
- 📋 Add a text at the bottom of the slide with the creators' names, adjusting the font, size, and color as desired.
- 📁 To save the final image, download the slide as a JPEG file.
Q & A
What is the purpose of the tutorial?
-The purpose of the tutorial is to demonstrate how to create a fun meme for St Patrick's Day using Google Slides.
How does Chris C start creating the meme in Google Slides?
-Chris C starts by opening Google Drive, navigating to a folder called 'fun stuff', and creating a new Google Slides presentation with a custom square page setup.
What type of image does Chris C use for the meme?
-Chris C uses an image created with Gemini AI, which depicts two Irish squirrels drinking green beer in a field of clover.
What style did Chris C choose for the image?
-Chris C chose a sketch style for the image and selected the one with green hats.
How does Chris C add text to the slide?
-Chris C adds text by using the 'Insert Word Art' feature, typing 'Happy St Patrick's Day', and then changing the font to 'Impact'.
What font is commonly used in memes?
-The font commonly used in memes is called 'Impact'.
How does Chris C add a photo of himself and Jim to the slide?
-Chris C adds a photo by inserting an image from Google Photos, selecting a picture, and using the 'Remove Background' feature to isolate the subjects.
If the 'Remove Background' feature is not available, what is the alternative method suggested?
-If the 'Remove Background' feature is not available, Chris C suggests cropping the photo to a circle and resizing it to fit in the corner of the slide.
What alternative AI service is suggested if Gemini is not accessible?
-If Gemini is not accessible, Chris C suggests using the AI service Co-Pilot, which can be accessed at copilot.microsoft.com.
How does Chris C turn the Google Slides presentation into a JPEG image?
-Chris C turns the presentation into a JPEG by going to 'File', selecting 'Download as', choosing 'JPEG', giving it a name, and saving it.
What is the final step Chris C takes after creating the meme?
-The final step is to download the meme as a JPEG and save it to the computer, which allows it to be uploaded to platforms like Google Photos.
What is the primary tool used for creating images in this tutorial?
-The primary tool used for creating images in this tutorial is Google Slides, with the assistance of AI services like Gemini and Co-Pilot.
Outlines
😀 Creating a St. Patrick's Day Meme with Google Slides
Chris C from Geeks on Tour demonstrates the process of creating a festive St. Patrick's Day meme using Google Slides. He begins by opening Google Drive and creating a new presentation in a custom square format. He then uses Gemini to generate an image of two Irish squirrels drinking green beer in a clover field, choosing a sketch style for the illustration. Chris resizes the image to fit the slide and adds a 'Happy St. Patrick's Day' message using Word Art with the Impact font in a gradient green to yellow color. He also includes a photo of himself and Jim, removing the background for a clean look, and places it in the corner of the slide. As an alternative to Gemini, Chris suggests using Microsoft's AI, co-pilot, for image creation. Finally, he adds a text credit at the bottom and explains how to save the meme as a JPEG file.
📂 Saving and Uploading the Meme Image
After creating the St. Patrick's Day meme in Google Slides, Chris C outlines the steps to save the image to the computer. He mentions that once the image is saved, it can be uploaded to Google Photos for further use or sharing. This step completes the process of creating and saving a custom Google Slides meme, showcasing the versatility of Google's tools for fun and creative projects.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Google Slides
💡Page Setup
💡Image Placeholders
💡Gemini
💡Word Art
💡Font
💡Gradient Fill
💡Remove Background
💡Co-Pilot
💡JPEG
💡Google Photos
💡Meme
Highlights
Chris C from Geeks on Tour demonstrates how to create a St Patrick's Day meme using Google Slides.
The process begins in Google Drive with a new Google Slides document.
The page setup is customized to a square shape, 10 by 10 inches.
Image placeholders are removed to start with a clean slide.
Gemini AI is used to create an image of two Irish squirrels drinking green beer.
The AI-generated image is chosen based on style preferences, such as the green hats.
The image is resized to fit the entire square of the slide.
WordArt is used to add the text 'Happy St Patrick's Day'.
The font 'Impact' is selected for the meme, a common choice for memes.
A gradient fill color of green to yellow is applied to the text for visual appeal.
A photo of Jim and Chris is inserted and the background is removed using a new feature.
If the background removal feature is not available, a workaround is suggested using cropping to a circle.
An alternative AI, co-pilot, is recommended for image creation if Gemini is not accessible.
The image created with co-pilot can be copied and pasted into the presentation.
Text is added at the bottom of the slide using WordArt, with customization options for font, size, and color.
The final step is to download the created image as a JPEG file.
The meme can then be uploaded to Google Photos for sharing.
Google Slides is shown as a versatile tool for creating and editing images beyond presentations.