The Future of Presentations: Conversation with Martin Conradi

Martin Conradi is managing director of Showcase Presentations in London. Educated at Oundle School and Lancaster University, he spent 10 years in advertising and marketing companies and doing more than his fair share of presentations. He became fascinated by the potential for small computers as business tools and set up Rainbow Software in 1980 -- probably the first company in the world entirely dedicated to computer-based business presentations. He formed Showcase Presentations Ltd in 1986 to specialise in computer-based presentation services. In this conversation, Martin looks at the future of presentations, from a past perspective.

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authorSTREAM's HD Video Output from PowerPoint Presentations

Among the various improvements that authorSTREAM made to their video engine, HD video conversion is the one that stands apart. This improvement is significant since it will make all the difference in the world to those who need to quickly create high resolution video output. So what do you need to create this high quality video output, and where can you use it? Let's first answer the second question and then look at the first one for the rest of this post.

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Problems with 3D Charts: by James M. Smith

Anyone who has heard me speak about charts knows that I'm not a fan of three dimensional (3D) charts. Here are the reasons why. All charts can present problems in conveying information if used improperly. What makes 3D charts unique is that their major problem is inherent in the chart design itself -- namely, the confusion induced by the depth of field effect. Conveying a third dimension on a two dimensional surface creates difficulties for the eye and the brain. Just look at some of the fantastic optical illusions that prey upon the brain's bewilderment when confronted with a 3D simulated image on a 2D plane.

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These segment shapes are placed within a circle and are very useful and easy to use. A segment circle is like a pizza that is divided into pie-shaped slices, with each slice meant to hold a short label, picture, texture, or even an icon. Yes, each of these pizza slices is what we would call a segment. As the count climbs from one to eight, the diagram naturally shifts from a single emphasis shape to a wheel made of progressively narrower wedges, useful for representing anywhere from a single highlighted idea to an eight-part cycle or structure.

These segmented circle shapes can be used in your slides to explain a concept or an idea.

  

These ready-made silhouette graphics of people holding hands are inspiring, and also so practical to use since they don�t represent any community or nationality. You can use them to depict themes such as unity, togetherness, diversity, team spirit, etc. These are simple graphics, yet can provide amazing results when utilized with creativity. Once you have downloaded the sample presentation, all you have to do is copy the silhouette graphics and paste them in your slides.

Download and use these silhouette graphics in your slides.

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