1. Procedure For Developing a Multimedia Presentation
Apply procedures to develop
multimedia presentations used in business.

2. Step 1- Determine the purpose of the presentation
Three reasons why you are creating the
multimedia software:
To persuade
To educate
To narrate (broadcast or entertain)
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3. Step 2- Identify the target audience
Who will be viewing or using the show the presentation to?
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4. Step 3 - Storyboard the content
A storyboard is a collection of frames on a piece of paper
Plan and organize the presentation on paper in correct sequence
Determines the number of slides needed
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5. Step 4 - Select a design What appropriate design theme will you use ?
Templates may be used
Ex: Use a beach template if preparing a presentation to be delivered at a youth retreat at Atlantic Beach
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6. Step 5 - Edit the master slide
Changes to the master slide will be applied to all slides.
Items to consider editing:
Format the footer
Background colors
Font sizes and
styles
Bullets
Add logos or graphics on every slide
Adjust line spacing
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7. Step 6 - Enter the content
Rule of 7s
7 lines of text per slide, 7 words per line
Appropriate language and grammar
Correct any spelling errors
Font size - no smaller than
24 point
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8. Step 7 – Add and format graphics, audio, and video (optional)
Used to enhance, not distract
Place image close enough to the text it illustrates
Don’t make image too big or too small
Consistent use of graphic types
Don’t mix cartoons with photographic images
File size of image should not slow presentation
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9. Step 7 – Add and format graphics, audio, and video (cont’.)
Audio and Video - Determine the volume level
How will the file play?
On a mouse click, looped, ore automatically
Will the file be embedded or linked?
Embedded – The object is stored in the presentation
Linked – Object points to a file stored in another location
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10. Step 8 – Add animations and transitions (optional)
Animation adds visual interest and emphasizes key points
(Ex: Fly in, bounce, zoom, dimming effects)
Transitions control how the presentation will progress from one slide to the next
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11. Step 8 (cont’d) – Add animations and transitions (optional)
Objects -
text, clip art, charts, and graphs
Attributes –
information that determines the properties of an object
6.02 Apply procedures to develop multimedia presentations used in business.
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12. Step 9 – Practice! Practice presenting the presentation
What will you say about each slide?
Ex: The timing
Practice speech patterns (tone, speed, transition phrases)
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13. Step Revise as needed
Repeat Steps 4-9 as needed to fine-tune the presentation
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14. Remember. . .
What is the first step in developing a multimedia presentation:
1. Select a design theme
2. Identify the target audience
3. Determine the purpose
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