E-tech-3rd Monthly Exam

Microsoft Powerpoint

create clean slide presentations and intricate pitch decks

MS Powerpoint

Visual presentation Software

Robbert Gaskins and Dennis Austin

developed Microsoft PowerPoint

Apple Macintosh

released Presenter in 1987

American computer software company Forethought, Inc

The company Robbert and Dennis Austin created the Presenter for

Garr Reynolds

A known communications consultant and presenter in TED conferences who is also the author of many best-selling books including Presentation Zen

Keep it Simple

Your slides should have plenty of empty space

Make it Visual

Use the Picture Superiority Effect to increase important information

Picture Superiority Effect

refers to the phenomenon in which pictures and images are more likely to be remembered than are words

Don't Create "slideuments"

Slides are slide - Documents are document

Aim for high Signal-noise Ratio

means designing slides clearly with as little degradation to the message as possible.

Design for the Back of the room

Make the text large enough for the person in the very last row to see easily.

Make Images large, often fullscreen

It's often better to have one large, powerful image rather than several smaller images on the same slide.

Use color well

Colors suggest feelings and emotions.

Rule of Thirds

A basic design technique that can help you add balance

Use Clear charts and graphs

The only rule concerning the display of data—besides telling the truth—is simplicity.

Choose your Fonts well

Keep the font simple and make them large.

Use Short Video Clip

Use video and audio when appropriate. Use to show concrete examples promotes active cognitive processing, which is the natural way people learn.

Use colors with purpose

Color is evocative, but it is not for decoration and instead should be used to get attention, highlight, and guide the eye of the viewer and make meaning easier

Limit the use of animation and transition effects

don't go overboard. The more you employ an effect, the less effective it becomes. A small amount goes a long way

Spend time in the slide sorter

In this view you may decide to break up one slide into, say, two-three slides so that your presentation has a more natural and logical flow or process

1-6-6 rule

1. This "rule" says that each PowerPoint slide should have:
a. one main idea,
b. a maximum of six bullet points, and
c. a maximum of six words per bullet point.

7/7 rule

a. no more 7 lines of text per slide
b. no more than 7 words per line

5/5/5 rule

a. no more than five words per line of text,
b. five lines of text per slide, or
c. five text-heavy slides in a row

10-20-30 rule

1. - A PowerPoint presentation should have:
a. 10 slides,
b. last no more than 20 minutes, and
c. contain no font smaller than 30 points

2, 4, 8 rule

a. Don't spend more than 2 min.s on the slide,
b. no more than 4 bullets, and
c. no more than 8 words per bullet

Slide transition

Transitions and sound effects can become the focus of attention, which in turn distracts the audience

Standard Clipart

Make certain that you need graphical images to enhance your message.

Presentation Template

force you to fit your original ideas into someone else's pre-packaged mold.

Text-Heavy Slides

1. Slides are a poor medium for detail and reading. Avoid:
a. Paragraphs,
b. Quotations; and even
c. Complete sentences

The "ME" Paradigm

Move the circle from "me" to "we."
- Remember that size really does matter.

Reading

Focus on interactive speaking and listening.

Faith in Technology

Always familiarize yourself with the presentation.

Line

Created by connecting two or more points; can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal; straight or curved; thick or thin; backbone of drawing

Shape

A combination of point, line, and space which result to two-dimensional form that has both length and width

Geometric

includes triangle, square, and circle

Natural

Formed from natural things like animals and plants

Abstract

Modified types of natural shapes such as icons, stylized figures, and graphic illustrations

Form

When a shape acquires depth and becomes three-dimensional; e basis of sculpture, furniture, and decorative arts

Color

can produce dramatic changes in a design

Hue

the color itself

Value

the brightness of the color

Toned Color

muted by increase gray values

Tinted Color

lighted by increase of white values

Shaded Color

darkened by increase of dark values

Intensity

the quality that distinguishes a strong color from a weak one.

Value

lightness and darkness of a color; contrasts between the lightest value (white) and the darkest value (dark)

Texture

creates an illusion that plays to our sense of touch; described how an object/image appears or feels

Space

a surface or an area that act as a visual container

Positive Space

An area occupied by an object, subject or form of the piece itself.

Negative Space

The empty spaces the artist has created around, between, through or within the object/subject.

Emphasis

determines which elements within the design should be visually dominant and commands the viewer's attention; often achieved by contrast

Contrast

difference between the value of the colors, distinct shapes, size, and textures; placement of heavy and light elements in a design

Scale

size of an object (a whole) in relationship to another object (another whole) present on the same space

Proportion

juxtaposition of elements of different sizes in relationship with each other as part of a whole (such as parts of a human body)

Balance

the equal distribution of weight, texture, colors, and space; provides a sense that a work "feels right"

Symmetry

where both sides of a composition have the same elements in the same position

Asymmetry

where the composition is balanced due to the contrast of any of the elements of art

Radial Asymmetry

a. where elements are equally spaced around a central point

Movement

the result of using visual elements that guide the viewer's eye around and within the screen or image

Rhythm

the repetition of one or more elements in a design

Pattern

the use of the same or a similar element repeated again and again that give a work a sense of movement or structure

Unity

refers to the feeling of harmony between all parts and elements of a design which creates a sense of completeness

Harmony

the combination of similar elements that creates an aesthetically pleasing overall effect; can also be described as sameness

Image File Formats

the standard way of organizing and storing digital images

Portable Networks Graphic or PNG

A compressed file format that represent images with transparency effect

Joint Photographic Experts Group or JPEG

The standard file format known to many; Compresses high-quality static color images; Called "Lossy" compression.

Graphics Interchange Format or GIF

Capable of displaying transparencies and simple animation

Graphic Design

· Mostly concerned with elements of design such as typography, color, images, and use of space

Information Design

The effective presentation of information using design elements and techniques

Infographics

combine visuals and text to communicate an idea, insight, information, statistical data, or knowledge in a creative way

Timeline

appropriate if you want to discuss the evolution or history of something. Just remember to outline events chronologically.

Data Visualization

large data or complex information can be shared with the audience faster and more efficiently; are highly dependent on design to be effectively visualized

Anatomy

use to breakdown information into its core components to make it easier for the audience to comprehend

Processes and How To's

quite similar to a timeline but processes do not depend on the progression of time; follows a single flow and are typically accompanied with directional cues or step-by-step process on how to do things

Comparisons

useful if you want to compare two or more things creatively

List

make it easier to skim content, which is useful if the viewers want to get information quick

Maps

make it easy to present information tied to geological locations; great when it comes to presenting statistics, survey results, and other demographic data

1. A creative design careful planning and proper research.
2. Keep it simple and direct to the point.
3. You can use charts to simplify the information.

Things to Consider when making Infographics