What are some good sources for layout and design ideas for professional but interesting business documents/presentations? I have access to a full Adobe Creative Suite, Thinkstock library, etc. My previous job doing these had almost no design in it, and my earlier design experience was several years ago and with a very different audience.
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posted by emjaybee
on Feb 1, 2013 -
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I am getting ready to present a proposal with my eight people team to executives. Anyone has any good tips delivering a presentation with a large group? Transitions, timing etc.?
posted by djfreex
on Nov 14, 2012 -
6 answers
Please help me set up something like a shared
shoebox for keeping useful PowerPoints slides, ideas for visual representations, graphics, etc.
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posted by shotgunbooty
on Jul 5, 2012 -
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Peer review filter: seeking published studies on effective presentations, their preparation and delivery. Not looking for "how-to" books or webpages on the topic.
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posted by Prof Iterole
on May 12, 2012 -
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I would like some help being okay with being nervous, being clearly nervous, during presentations.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 26, 2012 -
25 answers
As part of my interview process, I have been asked to kick-off a project to a pretend client. This is for an interactive agency in LA. There will be 5 people acting as stakeholders. I really want this job and want to leave an awesome impression. What things can I do to set myself apart? What are your tips for awesome kick-off meetings? I need to demonstrate my skills as a meeting facilitator and project manager. I am looking for anything that will set me apart including handing out candy / fruit, using an awesome
slide deck, or simply facilitating a awesome kick-off. Have you seen anyone do something awesome in a meeting that wasn't borderline cheesy? I need to demonstrate imagination but also an ability to drive and get things done. Links or videos appreciated as well. Help me get this job!
posted by kaizen
on Feb 24, 2012 -
7 answers
I have to do a 5-minute presentation to my colleagues at an upcoming work retreat, no visuals allowed. We can talk about anything we want. I have several ideas but can't settle on one.
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posted by starpoint
on Jan 22, 2012 -
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Please show me examples of fantastic corporate presenters and presentations that can be watched online.
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posted by Lucinda
on Jan 18, 2012 -
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Hello academic types, teachers of all kinds, and folks that just generally give a lot of speeches and talks! I'm giving my first presentation in a long time, and I can't remember the old ratio I used for pages or words:minutes of talk time.
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Aug 14, 2011 -
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Please help me create awesome digital presentations for my professional portfolio! Am looking to create a series of slideshows for presentation on a tablet, and need some hardware/software recommendations.
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posted by zarq
on Jul 19, 2011 -
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Do you use or have you used
Articulate software or similar, and if so, can you give me your recommendations, thoughts, advice? I'm looking at software (preferably) or services for creating various types of presentations with a bit of style, and I'm a total newb. I need something that will work for business presentations, e-learning (including quizzes and tests), training videos, and sales presentations in formats that will work locally as well embedded in sites – preferably as flexible as possible.
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posted by taz
on Jul 11, 2011 -
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I'm trying to work out the tech for the visuals of a live event and would like to get the hive mind's advice as to which are the best applications to use.
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posted by mooza
on May 17, 2011 -
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I am having real trouble recording presentations on my Windows Vista laptop. I have this killer presentation on Open Office Impress and have CamStudio and Audacity. But, Audacity keeps crashing and I can't get CamStudio to record the entire screen. When I set "Full Screen" it just records a corner of it. I am wracking my brain trying to figure out a way to make this presentation work. I also have a Flip Mino and a slideshare account but I don't want to put the presentation online as its a course audition and very rough. Suggestions???
posted by parmanparman
on Mar 1, 2011 -
1 answer
What all do I need to buy in order to do multimedia presentations in community settings, and how much do you think it will cost? We're talking ground up here: I currently use an easel and newsprint. Needs to be portable.
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posted by Stewriffic
on Sep 2, 2010 -
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I am trying to move from plastic transparencies in my teaching to a tablet computer. The reason I would like a tablet computer is that (in some classes) I work through problems (including circling and scribbling) with student input. An added issue is that I have a slight tremor, so I would like forgiving software or a large screen. (The iPad has too small a screen and is designed for touch, not writing.) I can use any OS. Any advice?
posted by espertus
on Aug 19, 2010 -
10 answers
Where in New York / Brooklyn could I host an impromptu, somewhat nerdy gathering this weekend -- for free?
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posted by nímwunnan
on Mar 1, 2010 -
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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?
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posted by iiniisfree
on Nov 11, 2009 -
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I just read Slideology which has really helped me improve my presentations, but I need some help in creating rich illustrations on my own.
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posted by digividal
on Jul 29, 2009 -
2 answers
Can you help me provide a good keynote presentation with your insights and suggestions?
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posted by RajahKing
on Apr 22, 2009 -
7 answers
Is the
Science of Listener Attention a real thing? If not, is there anything similar I can learn?
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posted by chrisalbon
on Feb 28, 2009 -
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I have a job interview tomorrow and have to do a 10 minute presentation. They rang today to say that there won't be any computer / projection facilities (after saying last week that there would be).
I'm a bit lost! How do I give a memorable presentation without Powerpoint?
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posted by finding.perdita
on Sep 1, 2008 -
15 answers
What are people using these days for high-end presentations and convention running?
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posted by arimathea
on Aug 29, 2008 -
6 answers
I need to copy a series of scenes from several commercial DVD's and then edit snippets into a single video (with narrations videos I make between the scenes). What software is best to get the actual rips and then what editing software can handle this best without requiring me to be a video editing professional? Is AnyDVD + CloneDVD+??? the answer? You are going to say I need to buy a Mac, aren't you?
posted by libraryman
on Aug 4, 2008 -
5 answers
I am looking for some good data visualisation books, tutorials and maybe software
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posted by tseo
on May 29, 2008 -
9 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"?
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posted by Gucky
on Feb 8, 2008 -
12 answers
What is the most elegant solution (.ppt, .key, other) for shrinking my presentations to less than 5 mb on a mac?
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posted by arabelladragon
on Jan 14, 2008 -
12 answers
What are the optimal output settings when generating images for use in PowerPoint?
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posted by grouse
on Oct 15, 2007 -
8 answers
Students: What do you do when group members don't do much at all? Educators: Do you want to hear if a student is not pulling their own weight in a group work situation?
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posted by Mookbear
on Mar 28, 2007 -
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I'm doing a video slideshow for a 50th anniversary. I am a newb at this (but not at digital imagery, so I can at least talk the talk), and I have questions and could use some simple and fast ideas.
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posted by disclaimer
on Aug 2, 2006 -
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How can I convert an existing set of powerpoint slides into something better-looking?
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posted by spiff101
on Jun 1, 2006 -
10 answers
A slightly different PowerPoint/ presentation filter: What are your tips, tricks, tools and resources for making kick-ass presentations?
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posted by special-k
on May 20, 2006 -
23 answers
I'd like to use my mobile as a bluetooth remote control at work but can't install any software
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posted by TheDonF
on Mar 26, 2006 -
7 answers
A generic Kleenex is a "tissue," a generic Q-Tip is a "cotton swab." What is a generic PowerPoint presentation called?
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posted by lewistate
on Aug 5, 2005 -
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I have a presentation that I want to give at comic book and science fiction conventions. How do I become an official convention event, and what else do I need to know?
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posted by yankeefog
on Mar 2, 2005 -
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I'm giving my MSc defence on Monday -- any tips on how to structure the presentation and answer an hour's worth of questions from the committee? [more inside]
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posted by krunk
on Nov 11, 2004 -
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I need to create some charts (as in bar-, pie-, etc.) for a presentation. I have used Excel (easy but boring), Illustrator and Freehand (slightly more complicated and exciting) for this in the past, but want to expand my repertoire. Are there any really snazzy looking, easy to use charting apps for XP?
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posted by signal
on Mar 24, 2004 -
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posted by benjh
on Jan 8, 2004 -
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