1st: basic tools
text text text text
animation
be careful! (use rarely) use simple & subtle effects
2nd: design / structure
2nd: design / structure
slide structure
short & simple
experiment
everything placed with purpose
a lot of white space
2nd: design / structure
slide content
short & simple
less is more
no bullet points (may use rarely)
my recommendations: read books
create a lot of presentations
really a lot of presentations
visit regularly
order of use is up to you
there is no right or wrong way…
storytelling
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3rd: style
emotional
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3rd: style
surprise!
3rd: style
X
thinking
make it concrete
some other tools..
selection of images no cheesy stuff
images that fit your color scheme
draw meaning
3rd: style
3rd: style
simplicity
“yes, it is ultimate sophistication”
3rd: style
too many colors spoil the graph
what do you want to communicate exactly ?
no 3D
1st: basic tools
slide layout
1st: basic tools
slide layout suggestion: start with a blank slide (no layout) and create your own layout
at times, one word is enough
2nd: design / structure
presentation structure & flow
rhythm
connectivity
flow increase curiosity
increase curiosity
2nd: design / structure
1st: basic tools
working with shapes
1st: basic tools
working with pictures & graphics
color
1st: basic tools
charts & graphs
you really need them ? less is more
color scheme2nd: ຫໍສະໝຸດ esign / structure
rule of thirds
2nd: design / structure
alignment, contrast, consistency, proportion & pattern
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2nd: design / structure
its up to you how you use these tools
more you use your tools, better the grip will be
create your own toolbox
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your toolbox for
presentations
3 levels in
toolbox
3 levels:art or science
1. basic 2. design / structure 3. style art
science
1st: basic tools
knowledge of a presentation program MS PowerPoint or keynote