Articles: Graphics & Multimedia

Idealware articles, like those in our Few Good Tools series, give nonprofits concise, critical information on the software choices available for specific organizational functions and goals. We compare software options, offer real life examples and case studies, and give you the tools to make the right decision based on your specific needs.

Articles: Graphics & Multimedia

  • A Few Good Print-On-Demand Tools
    By Kyle Henri Andrei,
    May 2013

    Despite the frequent claims that print is dead, many nonprofits are looking for ways to affordably create and distribute published works—everything from local directories and guides to full-fledged books. But publishing can take a lot of time and money that could otherwise be spent on programs or mission-related tasks. A Print-On-Demand service, or POD, can be a low-cost solution that lets you provide create and distribute printed resources to constituents, wherever they may be.

  • A Few Good Tools for Video Editing
    By Kyle Henri Andrei,
    February 2012

    The ubiquity of video cameras and the proliferation of video-sharing sites like YouTube and Vimeo have made it possible for even the smallest organizations to include short videos as part of their outreach and engagement strategies. In this article, we look at a few good options for editing the footage you shoot and readying it for public consumption. 

  • How to Make a Guerilla Video
    By Colin Pizarek and Ryan Dunlavey,
    August 2011

     What is a guerilla video? What does it take to make a video? This diagram will give you a crash course in film school, walking you through the steps to make your own video without breaking the bank.

     

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  • Getting Your Videos Onto The Web
    By Michael Hoffman,
    February 2009

    Online videos can be a great way to showcase your organization's mission and work - but you'll need to make sure they reach your intended audience. Michael Hoffman looks at some of the ways you can distribute videos online.

  • A Few Good Page Layout Tools
    By Chris Bernard,
    September 2008

    Do you want to create a monthly newsletter, a formatted report, thank you cards, or an event invite? You need a page layout tool. Top-end software solutions can be complex, but there are simpler solutions as well. We spoke to five nonprofit technology and creative professionals about the layout tools that have worked for them.

  • A Few Good Photo Manipulation Tools
    By Chris Bernard,
    September 2008

    If your photo needs to be cropped, adjusted, or reformatted, how can you get it ready for publication in print or the web? We spoke to five nonprofit technology and creative professionals about the photo-editing tools that have worked for them and their organizations.

  • A Few Good Mapping and GIS Tools
    By Eric Leland,
    April 2008

    A map can be worth a thousand words. If you're looking for ways to create maps or to display geographic data, there are a number of software package that can help, from free ones to complex and powerful ones. We summarize the tools recommended by five nonprofit experts.

  • Introduction to Screencasting
    By Beth Kanter,
    March 2007

    Screencasts – movies that capture tasks performed on a computer – can be powerful communication and training tools, and you don’t need to be a Hollywood filmmaker to create them. Beth Kanter walks through why screencasts are useful, how to create them, and some of the software tools that help in the process.

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