Another idea entirely for presentingI have switched to PDF's. New versions (6 and 7) let you present in full screen mode [ctrl-L] and a mouse click will advance to the next page/slide. All fonts are embedded, and get this, with a decent publishing app like Adobe InDesign, you can include playable and embedded videos. Finally, the document can be easily emailed and posted to the web (as can PowerPoint) but with more control over the appearance on any machine / platform / OS.
Much as I would encourage everyone to avoid stock photography and clip art and go with custom photography on all occasions this could bankrupt you. In the real world stock photography is the lesser of the two evils.
"Just because large portion of people who use PowerPoint are unable to use it effectively does not make the program bad or useless. PowerPoint provides all the tools to produce an excellent presentation; it's up to the presenter to utilize them properly."The point is, It requires quite a bit of effort to make a PowerPoint presentation look good.It requires quite a bit of effort to make a KeyNote presentation look bad.Therefore which is the better app? Keynote gives better looking presentations much quicker and easier. The whole point of software is to allow us to do things better.Of course, ultimately it resides on the presenter and its content, but the actual design of the presentations do play a large role, and Keynote is clearly superior in doing this, both in terms of ease of use of the software and of the results you can get in proportion to work put in.
Keynote really makes Powerless Point look bad. For those in the know, I need not explain more!! :) Because really, PowerPoint MUST be Superior JUST BECAUSE it's used by the majority of people. Clearly 100's of millions of people can't be wrong or mislead, or blinded! But hey... Like I said You keep on PC'n and using that great system! If it's what your Used to using, it's most definitely the best choice. For You. :) heh, heh , heh, hehhhhh! :)
First Mistake: To actually install Powerpoint.Second Mistake: Not using a REAL presentation application.Mac Users: KeynoteWindows/Linux/Mac Users: OpenOffice 2.0 Impress (really nice!)
On the subject of sound, mine would be "If you're writing the presentation on a machine without speakers, double check each slide to make sure it hasn't got sound effects added by default".Found that out the hard way. No sound on the machine in my office, sound on the machine in the training room. Arse.
I love these articles, 9 Public speaking and the cardinal rule: you never want to read what's on the screen.Take a look at <a class="user" href="http://templateswise.com">http://templateswise.com</a> to find more articles about PowerPoint and presentations tips. Of course Keynote is not bad...
zenchiJan 21, 2006
I'll agree with everyone who says 'Keynote.' Also, no digg. Check out Presentation Zen instead. Much better advice. <a class="user" href="http://www.presentationzen.com/">http://www.presentationzen.com/</a>
schultzeworksJan 21, 2006
Another idea entirely for presentingI have switched to PDF's. New versions (6 and 7) let you present in full screen mode [ctrl-L] and a mouse click will advance to the next page/slide. All fonts are embedded, and get this, with a decent publishing app like Adobe InDesign, you can include playable and embedded videos. Finally, the document can be easily emailed and posted to the web (as can PowerPoint) but with more control over the appearance on any machine / platform / OS.
howrareJan 21, 2006
Much as I would encourage everyone to avoid stock photography and clip art and go with custom photography on all occasions this could bankrupt you. In the real world stock photography is the lesser of the two evils.
daprojectJan 21, 2006
"Just because large portion of people who use PowerPoint are unable to use it effectively does not make the program bad or useless. PowerPoint provides all the tools to produce an excellent presentation; it's up to the presenter to utilize them properly."The point is, It requires quite a bit of effort to make a PowerPoint presentation look good.It requires quite a bit of effort to make a KeyNote presentation look bad.Therefore which is the better app? Keynote gives better looking presentations much quicker and easier. The whole point of software is to allow us to do things better.Of course, ultimately it resides on the presenter and its content, but the actual design of the presentations do play a large role, and Keynote is clearly superior in doing this, both in terms of ease of use of the software and of the results you can get in proportion to work put in.
andreizillaJan 21, 2006
Mistake #1: Use PowerPoint:0
Closed AccountJan 22, 2006
Keynote really makes Powerless Point look bad. For those in the know, I need not explain more!! :) Because really, PowerPoint MUST be Superior JUST BECAUSE it's used by the majority of people. Clearly 100's of millions of people can't be wrong or mislead, or blinded! But hey... Like I said You keep on PC'n and using that great system! If it's what your Used to using, it's most definitely the best choice. For You. :) heh, heh , heh, hehhhhh! :)
blastcubeJan 22, 2006
First Mistake: To actually install Powerpoint.Second Mistake: Not using a REAL presentation application.Mac Users: KeynoteWindows/Linux/Mac Users: OpenOffice 2.0 Impress (really nice!)
pritchJan 22, 2006
On the subject of sound, mine would be "If you're writing the presentation on a machine without speakers, double check each slide to make sure it hasn't got sound effects added by default".Found that out the hard way. No sound on the machine in my office, sound on the machine in the training room. Arse.
ric6000Jan 5, 2008
I love these articles, 9 Public speaking and the cardinal rule: you never want to read what's on the screen.Take a look at <a class="user" href="http://templateswise.com">http://templateswise.com</a> to find more articles about PowerPoint and presentations tips. Of course Keynote is not bad...