Post on 07-Feb-2017
PresentationsoftwareShould You Use PowerPoint, Keynote, Prezi – or an artworked PDF?
THE GOOD NEWSIT’S VISUALLY ENGAGING
Built-in zooming options make Prezis look much more interactive and appealing than
static presentations.
IT DOESN’T RESTRICT YOU TO A LINEAR FORMATYou can zoom in and out in different directions
during your presentation.
IT’S EASY TO INTEGRATE OTHER MEDIA Including videos.
IT’S WEB-BASED You can play a Prezi on any device as long as you have an internet connection (a desktop option is
also available).
Prezi has a clear wow factor. Prezis will stand out if everyone else is using PowerPoint, and you can grab the audience’s attention in ways only few other presentations could.
Ensure the medium of using Prezi doesn’t take away from the message of your presentation – think carefullyabout your structure and keep it simple.
THE PITFALLSIT CAN BE TIME-CONSUMING TO DEVELOP
Structuring a strong presentation requires planning.
IT HAS LIMITED CUSTOMISATION OPTIONSNo built-in image-editing facilities.
Not many font options.
IT’S HARD TO TRANSFERWhen you export a Prezi into PDF,
the non-linear appeal is lost.
IT TAKES GETTING USED TOAll the zooming in, out, and around can make
you feel a bit seasick!
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Prezi has a clear wow factor. Prezis will stand out if everyone else is using PowerPoint and you can grab your audience’s attention in ways few other presentations could.
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Ensure the medium of using Prezi doesn’t take away from the message of your presentation – think carefullyabout your structure and keep it simple.
THE GOOD NEWSIT’S UNIVERSAL
Pretty much everyone in the business world knows PowerPoint and will have the software to open
your presentations.
IT’S USER FRIENDLYEven non-designers can make a PowerPoint
presentation look at least passable.Images and visuals can easily be edited
to fit the format.There’s a wide range of font options.
IT CAN BE SURPRISINGLY ADVANCED!Did you know you can include animations and
links within PowerPoint presentations? Check out all its functionalities!
THE PITFALLSIT CAN LOOK UNSOPHISTICATED
Even in the creative industry, we struggle to make PowerPoint presentations look as slick as the ones we create using tools such as InDesign.
IT CAN BE PREDICTABLEMany people use the same basic templates, so PowerPoint presentations can be boring.
IT’S LIMITINGUnless you spend a lot of time developing the ‘back end’ of your PowerPoint presentation and building
links, the format will be linear.Integrating other media can be tricky.
PowerPoint is the safe option. If the content of your presentation matters more than the design, and you need to develop a straightforward no-frills presentation quickly, this is the tool for you.
Make your PowerPoint presentations stand out with customised templates!
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THE GOOD NEWSIT’S INTUITIVE
Even non-designers can quickly get the hang of it!
IT’S A GOOD MIDDLE GROUNDYou can create presentations that are more attractive than PowerPoint without being as
radically different as Prezi.
IT’S EASY TO INTEGRATE OTHER MEDIA Including videos.
Prezi has a clear wow factor. Prezis will stand out if everyone else is using PowerPoint, and you can grab the audience’s attention in ways only few other presentations could.
THE PITFALLSIT ONLY WORKS ON APPLE DEVICES
Though you can export presentations as PDFs and PowerPoints.
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Keynote is in many ways a more sophisticated version of PowerPoint that displays well on Apple devices.
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Think about why you’re using Keynote and not PowerPoint – explore the software’s unique functionalities.
THE GOOD NEWSIT’S SLICK
From a design perspective, nothing beats the appeal of a well-designed PDF.
IT’S PORTABLEPretty much everyone has Adobe Acrobat Reader – and the file size will generally be
smaller than a PowerPoint, Keynote, or Prezi, which makes it great for sharing.
IT’S INTERACTIVEYou can include everything from
click-throughs right down to images and even videos!
THE PITFALLSIT REQUIRES SPECIAL DESIGN SOFTWAREInDesign is probably the best way to create
artworked PDFs – but usually only designers have the right tools.
IT NEEDS EXPERTISE To create an impactful presentation, you’ll want an artworker or designer.
IT’S HARD TO EDITIf you want to make last-minute changes
before giving a presentation, you’ll need the design software!
If you want a visually appealing presentation and you’re 100% sure you’re not going to change anything last-minute, an artworked PDF will be the best option.
Get the best of both worlds by using artworked slides in a PowerPoint, Prezi, or Keynote presentation. This is especially great if you want to combine Prezi’s unique zooming functionality with well-crafted design.
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