Episode #11 - Show Notes Summary Listing what size font to use is a classic presentation 'rule' that is never really agreed upon or followed when it is set. This episode we talk about our guidelines for font size, including when to follow a font size rule, why a font size specification is difficult to turn into a rule and some tips for what everyone should consider with font sizes and presentation design.   Full Episode Show Notes http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/best-font-size   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #10 - Show Notes Summary In the beginning - of digital presentation design - all apps were extremely limited in their editing capabilities. But things have improved and it is amazing what can be designed direct inside PowerPoint. For this podcast episode, Troy, Nolan and Sandra talk about how they accomplish many "Adobe design techniques" directly inside PowerPoint.   Full Episode Show Notes http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/adobe-techniques-in-powerpoint-e10   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

  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 studios for a chat and tour!   Full Episode Show Notes http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/this-is-where-i-design   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen leave a review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

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   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

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: [email protected]   Listen on iTunes. Like the show, leave us a review. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month Thanks for joining us!  

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 documents and print-only presentations that will never be projected.   Full Episode Show Notes http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/print-only-presentations   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen on iTunes. Like the show, leave us a review. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month Thanks for joining us!    

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 youuseMac OS fontseverywhere? Today we decided to discuss ourbestpractices for fontuse in presentations. Full Episode Show Notes http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/oh-font   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] New Episodes 1st and 3rd TuesdayEveryMonth Thanks for joining us!

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 design hosts see that a presenter should know and think of when planning, presenting, and making things work if something goes awry.  Full Episode Show Notes http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/presentation-software/ Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month Thanks for joining us!

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 Professional? And for our hosts today, the question is: “What do Presentation Design Professionals need from you?”   Full Episode Show Notes http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/how-and-when-to-hire-a-presentation-design-professional/  Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month   Thanks for joining us!