Presentation Ideas

Question 1

Minimal

Answer 1

Question 2

ALL CAPS

Question 3

Unify Horizontal Transitions

Answer 3

Be consistent with slide transitions

(stick to horizontal)

Question 4

Pop of Colour

Answer 4

Question 5

Go Vintage

Answer 5

How to Apply the Vintage look:

• Bold Fonts that would appear on old posters
• Background: intricate framr around the image
• Colours: Sepia-Toned like Pastels or Washed Out
• Use actual faded vintaged-style photographs

Question 6

Use a Monochrome Palette

Answer 6

Background = Pale Colours

Icons & Text = Strong Colours

Question 7

Creative Photo Crops

Answer 7

Question 8

Use Circles Creatively

Answer 8

Circles represent:

• Wholeness
• Provide a sense of completion
• Make a presentation feel more emotionally accessible

Question 9

Use Isometric Illustrations

Answer 9

3D figures within slides

Question 10

Add GIFs

Answer 10

(go to GIFY.com)

Question 11

Use Black & White Photography

Answer 11

Question 12

Include Music

Answer 12

music can keep audience engaged as long as it’s appropriate!

Question 13

Colour Blocking

Answer 13

Colour Blocking:

Important info is found within the sqaures

Stuff outside of squares are just for design

Question 14

Use Timelines

Answer 14

Question 15

Make it look like a Journal or Paper

Answer 15

Question 16

Stay Branded

Answer 16

Question 17

A high-quality presentation is ____

Answer 17

a report, full of unexciting numbers and figures, and a story, which has the power to keep viewers at the edge of their seats

Question 18

What are the 6 parts to a presentation?

Answer 18

1. Beginning
2. Call to Adventure
3. Middle
4. Call to Action
5. End
6. Cross the Threshold

Question 19

Explain the 6 parts of an Effective Presentation

Answer 19

Beginning:

Paint a picture of the realities of the audience’s current world

Call to Adventure (Turning Point 1):

Create an imbalance by stating what could be juxtaposed to what is

Middle:

Present contrasting content, alternating between what is and what could be

Call to Action (Turning Point 2):

Articulate the finish line the audience is to cross

End:

End the presentation on a higher plane than it began, with everyone understanding the reward in the future

Cross the Threshold :

The audience commits to taking action, knowing it won’t be easy but will be worth the reward

Question 20

What are the 4 Objectives of a Presentation?

Answer 20

1. Inform
2. Entertain
3. Persuade
4. Inspire

Question 21

Two Tips for Using Videos in Presentations

Answer 21

1. Keep Clips Short

• 30-60 sec max
• seamlessly incorporate video into slide deck

2. Use Authentic Videos

• authentic videos used in marketing, sales or business presentations are more effective than polished corporate videos
• ie) customers engaging with product or snippets from video interview instead of quotes on slide

Question 22

Examples of using videos in presentations:

Answer 22

• Testimonials
• Case Studies
• Interviews
• Event videos
• Corporate culture videos
• Behind-the-scene videos

Question 23

Using Full-Screen Videos

Answer 23

videos are the most impactful when viewed in full-screen mode

Cinemagraphs:

• are still images with a subtle and repeating movement
• *these can be used to create eye-catching cinemagraphs with very subtle movement to keep your audience engaged and draw their attention to your message or create just the right mood for your presentation.**