Question : Capture/crop non-rectangular objects in screenshots for use in PowerPoint 2007

Hello,

I'm looking for a tip or suggestion on the easiest way to crop non-square/rectangular objects in general and for PowerPoint specifically.  Windows Vista came with an accessory called Snipping Tool which is extremely useful for grabbing quick screenshots when only a portion of the the screen or active window is desired. However, it can only capture rectangular images.  Consequently, any snipshot to capture a non-rectangular object, invariably includes portions of the surrounding background.

Is there a poor man's way (i.e. without going to the expense of purchasing Adobe Photoshop) to capture/crop round, oval, and straight edges which are not vertical or horizontal?

Thanks, Steve

Answer : Capture/crop non-rectangular objects in screenshots for use in PowerPoint 2007

Another option if your shapes are fairly standard is to use PowerPoint shapes and fill them with the clipboard.
For example, do your screen capture, then in powerpoint draw an oval shape, then right click on it, click format, fill, change the radio button to picture and click the button for clipboard.  you can adjust the shape size and or the position of the picture within the shape.