4. Preparing Engaging Multimedia Presentations

The most widely used presentation software program is Microsoft PowerPoint. You can produce a professional and memorable presentation using this program if you plan ahead and follow important design guidelines.

What text and background should you use in a darkened room?

Light text on a dark background

Dark text on a dark background

Dark text on a light background

How can you customize existing templates? Check all that apply.

Add visual cliches

Select different fonts

Eliminate boldface and italics

Adjust the color scheme

Add a company logo

There are a number of errors on the slide above. Which of the following elements should be revised?

The 6x6 rule is violated.

Content needs to be triple-spaced.

Information is not detailed enough.

Identify another error in the PowerPoint slide above.

Content needs to be triple-spaced.

Title is not in an easy-to-read font.

More color should be used, with two or three animations.

What is one effective element in the slide above?

The font style and size are consistent.

Two or three font styles are used.

Identify another effective element of the PowerPoint slide above.

The slide is in an easy-to-read font.

The title point size is smaller than the bulleted points.

Read the scenario, and answer the question.

A colleague asks you to observe a rehearsal of her presentation for an upcoming board meeting. Her slides contain swirling text, four animations, and a series of distracting sound effects.

What advice can you give your colleague about using special effects in a multimedia presentation?

Use special effects and animations if your audience is focused on what you are saying.

Use special effects and animations as much as you want if they are available.

Use special effects and animations only if they dont draw attention away from your main points.

How can you simplify complex information to create a powerful multimedia presentation?

Choose images.

Add special effects.

Create graphics.