The Presentation Podcast

  Episode 9 - Show Notes Summary The 4th of July weekend is the height of summer, at least here in the States, and this time everyone has a bit more relaxed episode to go with the mellow summer attitude. Troy, Sandy and Nolan are talking about their design studios, typical work schedule, novelties they have gathered for inspiration and of course presentation design. You are invited into their stud...

Episode 8 - Show Notes Summary PowerPoint desktop has always had the ability to run 3rd party add-ins to expand its tool set and capabilities. Nolan, Troy and Sandy talk about what add-ins they have installed, real-world examples of when they are used, and tips & tricks for better and faster presentation design.   Full Episode Show Notes http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/powerpoint-add-ins...

Episode 7 -Show Notes Summary In this episode we discuss the misuse of presentation software and the issues it can cause . More importantly we cover what our audiences can do to overcome this deadly pitfall.   Full Episode Show Notes http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/do-bullets-kill-an-audience   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: info@thepresentationpodcast.com   Lis...

Episode 6 - Show Notes Summary PowerPoint was initially created to replace overhead transparencies and 35mm slides; that's why we still call each page a slide. But today, PowerPoint is also used as a layout and desktop publishing tool. A lot of people shudder at the thought of that or try to deny that they're doing it, but the fact is, PowerPoint can, and should, be used as a tool for creating doc...

Episode 5 - Show Notes Summary Oh font! That's our topic today and we have a lot to sayaboutit. Microsoft standard fonts, Adobe Creative Cloud Type Kit,GoogleWebFonts, custom fonts from websites - what is apresentation touse? Will a font work on a Mac, Windows, iOS, or Webapppresentation? What are the advantages, and pitfalls, ofusingcustom fonts. AreMicrosoft Office fonts safe to use, can youuseM...

Episode 4 - Show Notes Summary Everyone presents at some point. The Presentation Podcast hosts talk about their tips and Best Practices for using presentation software. The discussion is not about speech coaching, stage craft or presenting a message – all very important skills – but what a presenter should focus on behind the scenes in using PowerPoint, Keynote or Prezi. Hear what our presentation...

Episode 3 - Show Notes Summary The process of when someone should be hiring a presentation design professional starts with some questions: What is the goal of the presentation? How much is at stake? How much time do you have to invest in the presentation slides vs. presentation content and other business needs? The big decision is — at what point is there value in bringing in a Presentation Design...

Episode 2 - Show Notes Summary Presentation design is a conversation between designer and presenter. Receiving input from the presenter is vital, but how best to do that? Today, we are talking about our best practices for receiving client feedback and input throughout the design process, along with sharing what format we use to send proofs and stories about why proofing and feedback is important....

Episode 1 - Show Notes Summary PowerPoint is synonymous with ‘Presentation’ but the latest version’s name is creating some confusion with Windows and Mac versions both being named “2016.” In addition, there are different ways to get Office 2016, but not all are the same. Our three professional presentation designers discuss the details of PowerPoint 2016 in its many variations, including what we u...