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

How can I embed HTML into my Powerpoint presentation? [more inside]
posted by sinbarambam on Aug 29, 2009 - 5 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

If you were going to a library for a presentation on pirate women, what would you like to see / hear / do? [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library on Jun 30, 2009 - 24 answers

Can you help me provide a good keynote presentation with your insights and suggestions? [more inside]
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? [more inside]
posted by chrisalbon on Feb 28, 2009 - 5 answers

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? [more inside]
posted by finding.perdita on Sep 1, 2008 - 15 answers

What are people using these days for high-end presentations and convention running? [more inside]
posted by arimathea on Aug 29, 2008 - 6 answers

Meeting question, take II. Full screen sentance display in a presentation room. [more inside]
posted by SirStan on Aug 16, 2008 - 12 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 [more inside]
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"? [more inside]
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? [more inside]
posted by arabelladragon on Jan 14, 2008 - 12 answers

What are the optimal output settings when generating images for use in PowerPoint? [more inside]
posted by grouse on Oct 15, 2007 - 8 answers

What are some of the leading books/online seminars/workshops/etc. for learning great presentation skills? [more inside]
posted by undercoverhuwaaah on Jul 2, 2007 - 6 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? [more inside]
posted by Mookbear on Mar 28, 2007 - 34 answers

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. [more inside]
posted by disclaimer on Aug 2, 2006 - 7 answers

How can I convert an existing set of powerpoint slides into something better-looking? [more inside]
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? [more inside]
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 [more inside]
posted by TheDonF on Mar 26, 2006 - 7 answers

Is there a way to work with layers in Powerpoint, similar to Photoshop? [more inside]
posted by undertone on Sep 1, 2005 - 5 answers

A generic Kleenex is a "tissue," a generic Q-Tip is a "cotton swab." What is a generic PowerPoint presentation called? [more inside]
posted by lewistate on Aug 5, 2005 - 20 answers

Help me give good slide? [more inside]
posted by bystander on Aug 2, 2005 - 7 answers

Is anyone using Sonic Foundry's MediaSite system for delivering presentations over the web? [more inside]
posted by Joleta on Jul 22, 2005 - 2 answers

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? [more inside]
posted by yankeefog on Mar 2, 2005 - 7 answers

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] [more inside]
posted by krunk on Nov 11, 2004 - 11 answers

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? [more inside]
posted by signal on Mar 24, 2004 - 11 answers

I have recently been asked to put together some training programs for work, technology related. Looking for some advice on how to proceed... [more inside] [more inside]
posted by benjh on Jan 8, 2004 - 5 answers