1. Lesson 10 — Presentation Graphics and Multimedia
Unit 2 — Software
Lesson 10 — Presentation Graphics and Multimedia

2. Lesson 10 – Presentation Graphics and Multimedia
Objectives
Describe presentation graphics software.
Explain the advantage of using visuals.
Create a presentation.
Work in different views.
Insert new slides.
Delete slides.
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3. Objectives (continued)
Select appropriate slide layouts.
Add design.
Add charts and WordArt.
Add transitions and animations, and customize backgrounds.
Print a presentation and handouts.
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4. Objectives (continued)
Describe effective presentation rules.
Identify some presentation tips and hints.
Add animated GIFs to a presentation.
Add a music background to a presentation.
Describe advantages and disadvantages of adding multimedia effects to a presentation.
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5. Using Visuals in a Presentation
Use software to produce slides that support and illustrate a presentation.
Use an attention-holding technique.
Graphics
WordArt
Charts
Hardware requirements are a computer and a projector.
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6. Lesson 10 – Presentation Graphics and Multimedia
Overview
Electronic presentations are made possible with
Presentation graphics software
Computer
Projector
Special effects make presentations appealing.
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7. Other Options for Electronic Presentations
Self-running presentations
Online meetings
Presentation broadcasting
Web presentations
Overhead transparencies
35mm slides
Audience handouts
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8. Creating a Presentation
Plan your presentation.
Launch your software.
Chose which method you will use to create your presentation.
Select the slide layout.
This is determined by the type of data that will be included on the slide.
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9. Creating a Presentation (continued)
Apply a Design template.
Adds a background to the slide.
Enter data for first slide, which is usually a title slide.
Insert a new slide.
Add animation.
Adds movement to each bullet as it appears on the slide when the presentation is played.
Add transitions.
Adds movement to each slide as it is played.
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10. Working in Different Views
Normal view
Outline Pane
Slide Pane
Notes Pane
Task Pane
Slide Sorter
Displays all slides in thumbnail or miniature images.
Animations and transitions may be added in this view.
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11. Add ClipArt to Your Presentation
Enhances visual appeal.
Gives presentation a professional look.
Sound clips, videos, and photographs may also be added to the presentation.
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12. Adding Charts and WordArt to a Presentation
Charts are a row-and-column display.
Helps viewers visualize statistical information.
Simplifies complex sets of data.
Various types of charts: pie, line, column, bar.
WordArt provides special effects for text in a presentation.
Words can have different shapes.
Shapes can be modified.
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13. Playing and Printing a Presentation
Playing a presentation:
A presentation can be started at any slide.
A presentation can be set to run automatically.
A presentation can be stopped after any slide.
Printing a presentation:
Entire presentation
Handouts
Individual slides
Speaker notes
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14. Preparing an Effective Presentation
Keep it simple.
Use words or phrases, not sentences.
Keep slides uncluttered.
Be consistent.
Project an image.
Organize the information.
Use color wisely.
Create high contrast between the background and the text.
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15. Delivering a Presentation
Plan.
Prepare.
Use an outline.
Talking: Do not talk to slow or too fast.
Presenting: Make eye contact and be natural.
Questions: Leave time for questions at the end.
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Using Multimedia
Multimedia is the use of text, graphics, audio, and video to communicate.
It can be used effectively in presentations and Web pages.
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Web-Based Multimedia
Multimedia on the Web can include
Simple animation using animated GIF files.
Sound as background music using audio files.
Movies using video files.
Animated movies you create with special software such as Macromedia Flash.
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18. Presentation-Based Multimedia
Many of the same effects can be used in presentation software slide shows.
Self-running presentations are used in kiosks and displays.
Stores provide user-controlled presentations for shoppers.
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19. Multimedia Design Considerations
Graphic image formats are available in different levels of quality and file size.
Audio and video files can greatly increase the size of a Web page or slide show.
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Summary
With presentation graphics software you can create a presentation to illustrate a sequence of ideas.
Use presentation graphics for on-screen shows, self-running presentations, online meetings, Web presentation, overhead transparencies, audience handouts, and 35mm slides.
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21. Lesson 10 – Presentation Graphics and Multimedia
Summary (continued)
Some popular programs are Microsoft PowerPoint, Corel Presentation, and Lotus Freelance.
Presentation graphics programs have different views to help you create a presentation. These views can include Normal, Outline, Slide Sorter, and Slide Show.
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Summary (continued)
Presentation graphics programs provide professionally designed templates.
The addition of clip art and animation can make a presentation more entertaining.
WordArt or TextArt can provide special text effects.
Do not use a feature unless it adds to the presentation.
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23. Lesson 10 – Presentation Graphics and Multimedia
Summary (continued)
When creating layouts, many designers use the rule of three.
Some general rules: Keep it simple, use words or phrases, don’t clutter, be consistent, project an image, organize information, use contrast between text and background, and use text wisely.
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24. Lesson 10 – Presentation Graphics and Multimedia
Summary (continued)
Some techniques to improve your presentation include planning, preparing, outline, talking at a moderate rate, and leaving time for questions.
Multimedia effects can increase the size of a presentation or Web page.
Choosing the right format for graphics and audio/video clips is critical when creating a multimedia project.
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