Blurred to Focused - Easy Peasy

I really enjoyed this challenge; it pushed me to rethink a technique I use often. Normally, I place a semi-transparent black or white overlay (around 25%) on top of a background image to improve text focus while still keeping the visual. This challenge introduced a cleaner alternative.

In my example (two Storyline Content Library slides), the blurred background alone worked well—but converting the image to black and white made the text stand out even more. I also matched the circle shape to black or white for consistency.

The result is noticeably sharper and more focused than my usual approach. It’s a simple technique I’ll definitely use moving forward.

And for the “advanced” photo editing? You guessed it, Microsoft PowerPoint. 🙂 See the demo in action here.

Cheers!

PS: Sometimes the simplest action is the best.