Mac: How can I share a screen, including video, without lag? Help me be a game host on a budget. [more inside]
posted by lodev on Nov 26, 2009 - 2 answers

Converting PowerPoint to video or flash (again) I know this question was just asked, and two years ago but none of the answers suit my needs. [more inside]
posted by The Dutchman on Nov 14, 2009 - 4 answers

I gave a presentation which was recorded (in digital and video formats), but my (powerpoint) slides were not in the frame. How do I best make the full presentation experience available in internet streaming form? [more inside]
posted by iiniisfree on Nov 11, 2009 - 2 answers

Question on changing a powerpoint to a movie and uploading it to Youtube. [more inside]
posted by TheBones on Nov 9, 2009 - 7 answers

I'd like to embed video clips in a PowerPoint presentation. It would need to play correctly on both Windows and OS X. What codec is ideal? My first attempt won't play on Macs.
posted by limon on Nov 8, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm looking for a job doing presentation graphics (in law firms, possibly financial firms); this is about 30% of my current job at a law firm. I'm one of very few "experts" at my firm which isn't very technologically advanced in this area, so I'm afraid that my skills won't cut it in the outside world. I need advice on how to upgrade my skills. [more inside]
posted by kenzi23 on Sep 30, 2009 - 2 answers

I used to be able to insert animated gifs into Powerpoint and have them run when I clicked on them. Now the only way I can get them to work (following Powerpoint's own instructions) is to insert them as objects that when clicked, open in Window's "Picture and Fax viewer". Surely there's a better way? I want to make an entertaining presentation for undergraduates, not look like an old fogy who can't use new technology.
posted by acrasis on Sep 26, 2009 - 12 answers

What is the best way to print power point slides? [more inside]
posted by oceano on Sep 8, 2009 - 4 answers

Apple Keynote '09 Lazyweb: I want to hide slides but be able to refer to them. What's the easiest way to do this? [more inside]
posted by SpecialK on Sep 7, 2009 - 2 answers

PowerPoint 2003 confusion...why are the slide titles images instead of text boxes? Halp! [more inside]
posted by radioamy on Sep 2, 2009 - 6 answers

Can anyone recommend a tag-based system for archiving slides? [more inside]
posted by MrMerlot on Sep 1, 2009 - 2 answers

How can I best learn multimedia? Recommended programs or ways to learn? Best examples of multimedia that you have seen on the web? [more inside]
posted by Wolfster on Aug 27, 2009 - 5 answers

What video format is most compatible within Powerpoint? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety on Aug 7, 2009 - 9 answers

I just read Slideology which has really helped me improve my presentations, but I need some help in creating rich illustrations on my own. [more inside]
posted by digividal on Jul 29, 2009 - 2 answers

Lesson Planning with Powerpoint [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety on Jul 14, 2009 - 14 answers

Which free/cheap programs will make the simple movies I need? [more inside]
posted by parkerjackson on Jun 17, 2009 - 4 answers

How do i set up a standard business plan? [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Jun 10, 2009 - 3 answers

Can you help me to find an image or series of images which when revealed section by section or one by one suggest different things about a single situation? Like the old UK show Catchphrase I need an image which is initially covered and split into say 4 or 6 pieces. Each section is revealed bit by bit. Each reveal throws some new light on the situtation. It is not until the final section is revealed that the whole thing makes sense. [more inside]
posted by therubettes on Jun 8, 2009 - 7 answers

What's the best way to webcast a PowerPoint presentation over iChatAV? [more inside]
posted by fourcheesemac on May 19, 2009 - 3 answers

Undergrad teaching and PowerPoints. What to do? Instructors, please give some feedback. [more inside]
posted by k8t on Apr 27, 2009 - 54 answers

I am looking for recommendations for methodologies for the creation of simple, clean, somewhat multimedia online presentations as an alternative to PowerPoint. [more inside]
posted by Roach on Apr 15, 2009 - 12 answers

How do I keep PowerPoint (2007) from inserting a "Click to add title" textbox when I delete a slide's title?
posted by Jonathan Harford on Mar 31, 2009 - 8 answers

I am embedding WMVs in a PowerPoint. They play well from slide-to-slide on a Mac, but when played back on PC, each video begins with a glitch. [more inside]
posted by kingfisher, his musclebound cat on Mar 18, 2009 - 2 answers

I have Excel charts and I need to create a Powerpoint presentation in which different aspects of the chart are highlighted. Is there a way to do this without having multiple copies of the chart? I.e. can the charts be manipulated from within Powerpoint?
posted by limon on Mar 9, 2009 - 4 answers

Managing a projector with a laptop at a different resolution. The short: classroom training sessions with a Dell laptop hooked up to a projector is giving me some issues, looking for advice on how to rectify the situation. [more inside]
posted by wile e on Mar 4, 2009 - 3 answers

Using Open Office Impress...need a little help with making a navigation bar. I have all the slides ready, just can't figure out how to add a visible nav bar with the usual buttons or arrows ie: First, Previous, Next, and Last. I can make it so that when anyone clicks, the next slide appears, but I would like to dress it up a bit if possible. BONUS : Understand that I've never used this, or PP before...and I'm kinda dumb.
posted by lobstah on Jan 11, 2009 - 4 answers

Who writes about better Powerpoint presentations,and says most are bad? Seeking book and/or author about how to do PowerPoint, by a woman who spoke on Minnesota Public Radio (or NPR) about a month ago, before Thanksgiving. I've Googled, and searched MPR/NPR to no avail She did the Ppt's for Al Gore's slide show and movie. She said most presentations were awful. and Sounded convincing. That's most of what I remember. And there are lots of PowerPoint books. can anyone help?
posted by judybxxx on Dec 18, 2008 - 10 answers

I saved a PowerPoint presentation as PDF, but the PDF version has some extra exclamation points (!) all over the place and two entire text boxes missing. Can anyone help me fix that? [more inside]
posted by carofowler on Dec 2, 2008 - 10 answers

Why does Powerpoint 2007 (Vista) not fit my pictures to the window when inserting images? [more inside]
posted by AthenaPolias on Nov 17, 2008 - 2 answers

Why does PowerPoint keep cutting off my very short (~1 second) WAV files during my slide show? (Using Office 2007, PC running Vista). [more inside]
posted by rebel_rebel on Oct 28, 2008 - 4 answers

What are the best ways to encourage audience participation and reception of potentially boring presentations? I have two presentations late November / early December and want to keep people alert and do a memorable presentation. What tricks did the best / most memorable presentations you have seen use? [more inside]
posted by philsi on Oct 28, 2008 - 15 answers

OpenOffice Impress (PowerPoint alternative) - an emergency time-sensitive basic NEWB question... [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb on Oct 24, 2008 - 2 answers

I have a presentation which includes a number of videos. They don't play. I am assuming this is a codec problem - but as the videos are mpeg-2 maybe this isn't the case (I thought that by going for an old codec they were more likely to work). PowerPoint 2007, XP. I have admin rights so can install extra codecs, and I have linux with ffmpeg/mplayer so I can convert the videos. What should I do?
posted by handee on Sep 15, 2008 - 6 answers

bluetooth headset as PC presenter remote? requirements: inexpensive; two input buttons; work with some free software [more inside]
posted by nolnar on Aug 22, 2008 - 4 answers

Is there a way to track changes to a document in MS Powerpoint (the way there is in Word)?
posted by joannemerriam on Aug 20, 2008 - 1 answer

I'm compiling some powerpoint slides to be used for a Powerpoint Karaoke at an upcoming BarCamp. Any ideas on what Powerpoint subjects that would generally make a hilarious skit?
posted by arrowhead on Jul 14, 2008 - 3 answers

I do PowerPoint design for a living and -- finally, begrudgingly -- I am switching to PowerPoint 2007. So far, do not like. So, a two-part question: 1. Can anyone suggest a text or video tutorial on moving to PowerPoint 2007 for 2003 power users? 2. I've seen some "make PowerPoint 2007 work like PowerPoint 2003" add-ins. Does anyone have experience/recommendations for any of those? Thanks!
posted by SampleSize on Jun 30, 2008 - 7 answers

Powerpoint 2007: I have one large presentation of 200 or so slides in one ppt file. Is there a way I can automagically export each slide as its own ppt file. [more inside]
posted by Jofus on Jun 2, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm in a rut. I need information graphic inspiration. [more inside]
posted by punkfloyd on May 5, 2008 - 6 answers

We made a powerpoint presentation on a Mac and sent it to a number of people both in the US and abroad. Most people are reporting difficulties with the formatting - text spilling over onto pictures, etc. What gives? [more inside]
posted by anonymous78 on Apr 21, 2008 - 8 answers

How can I pimp my PowerPoint? [more inside]
posted by colecovizion on Mar 31, 2008 - 7 answers

I saw a presentation given with Apple's Keynote in which the text that accompanied each slide was not shown on the overhead projector, but was visible on the laptop used by the presenter. How do I do that? And bonus points if you can tell me how to do that with open office, a pdf file, or some other non-keynote piece of software. [more inside]
posted by mecran01 on Mar 28, 2008 - 16 answers

How can I use Automator to make a PowerPoint presentation run? [more inside]
posted by COBRA! on Mar 25, 2008 - 15 answers

I have a Flash animation (which ends in .app) that I'd like to use in Power Point (it's PP x for Mc) on a MacBook Pro. But I can't seem to find any way to do it. Has anyone had any luck with this, or know of any converters, or know some other way to link to the animation via PowerPoint but not actually as a slide?
posted by jgballard on Mar 19, 2008 - 1 answer

I need to make an oral presentation with slides (preferably PowerPoint) to a small audience (about 15) in a room in a neighboring country. What is the best way to achieve this requiring minimum effort on their end? [more inside]
posted by zaebiz on Mar 13, 2008 - 11 answers

Powerpoint Filter: How can I set the default font size for a chart axis in powerpoint 2007? [more inside]
posted by There's No I In Meme on Mar 11, 2008 - 2 answers

How can I create an animated powerpoint w/ audiotrack...all embedded in one file? [more inside]
posted by pilibeen on Feb 27, 2008 - 4 answers

Can anyone point me to the study in which the main takeaway was, "Don't just read the text off of your powerpoint slides because it hurts audience comprehension"? [more inside]
posted by Gucky on Feb 8, 2008 - 12 answers

How do I create PowerPoint slides using .NET? [more inside]
posted by mkultra on Feb 4, 2008 - 2 answers

What is the most elegant solution (.ppt, .key, other) for shrinking my presentations to less than 5 mb on a mac? [more inside]
posted by arabelladragon on Jan 14, 2008 - 12 answers