Chapter 13 Making Presentations

Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 13 Getting Started FAQs: How do I create effective visuals for a presentation? How do I choose the right colors, graphics, and fonts for my slides? Should I use transitions and animations? How do I finalize a presentation? How do I deliver a presentation? Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 13

How do I create effective visuals for a presentation? Presentation software can help you create a visual backdrop for speeches, lectures, and demonstrations Presentation slide can contain text, graphics, and audio elements Most slides contain a title Bullets and numbered lists organize information You can use tables, charts, and graphs You can also use photos, videos, and audio clips Presentation software offers a variety of slide layouts that help you format your slides Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 13

How do I create effective visuals for a presentation? Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 13

How do I choose the right colors, graphics, and fonts for my slides? Slides in a presentation can be unified by colors, formats, and styles Most presentation software provides different options for the “look” of your slides These options are called themes, templates, or Quick Styles Themes can support the message you want to communicate Choose from bright or somber colors depending on tone of presentation You can also modify a theme or create one from scratch Be careful to choose a font size that is large enough Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 13

How do I choose the right colors, graphics, and fonts for my slides? Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 13

Should I use transitions and animations? A transition effect specifies how a new slide replaces a previous slide during a presentation An animation effect adds motion to slide elements Transitions and animations Can be set to occur automatically or when you click the mouse Use sparingly Use to highlight the most important points or for a change of pace in a longer presentation Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 13

Should I use transitions and animations? Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 13

How do I finalize a presentation? Presentations can convey information or convince an audience of your point of view Check spelling and grammar Check facts to make sure they are correct Do not use your presentation as the script To help remember what you want to say use speaker notes Speaker notes can be displayed on your computer screen Speaker notes help your rapport with the audience because you don’t have to look at the projected slides behind you Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 13

How do I finalize a presentation? Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 13

How do I deliver a presentation? Typically you will deliver your presentation using Slide Show view Hides toolbars, ribbons, and other controls Displays each slide at the full screen size To highlight important information, you can write on slides during the presentation You can print overhead transparencies, package your presentation on a CD, print your slides on paper, or put them on the Web Some software gives you the option of showing presentations using a view instead of the full presentation software product Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 13

How do I deliver a presentation? Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 13

Hardware: Computer projection devices A computer projection device can display your slides on a wall screen Two types are popular today: LCD projector shines a bright light through a small LCD panel. The LCD contains a matrix of tiny elements that form colors DLP projector shines a bright light into an array of miniature mirrors. The mirrors rotate to create different colored dots on the projected image DLP projectors have a reputation for smooth, jitter-free images, with good contrast Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 13

Hardware: Computer projection devices The price of LCD and DLP projectors are affected by several factors ANSI lumen rating is a measure of the projector’s brightness Image resolution refers to the number of pixels (a single point of light) that can be displayed Smaller and lighter projection devices generally cost more LCD or DLP projectors also work well for home theaters Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 13

Hardware: Computer projection devices Computer projection devices usually include “bells and whistles” Built-in speakers, remote controls, and built-in CD/DVD players Keystone control keeps the image a rectangle Plan and prepare before your presentation Determine whether presentation equipment will be available Check out the equipment ahead of time Make sure that your audience will be available to see and hear your presentation Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 13

Hardware: Computer projection devices Arrive early Know how to get technical support Be prepared for problems Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 13

Hardware: Computer projection devices Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 13

Is it the medium or the message? What do you think? Do you believe that McLuhan was correct in saying that “the medium is the message”? Do you agree that, as a rule of thumb, the time you devote to preparing for a presentation should be divided as 50% research and writing, and 50% designing electronic slides? Do you believe that electronic media can fundamentally change the personality and thought patterns of an entire generation? Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 13