VISUAL AIDS (Chapter 13 Comm Quiz)

noise

irrelevant information (eliminate background images, using clear icons and images, or create simplified graphs)

Pecha Kucha

method of presenting using a slide deck of 20 slides that display for 20 seconds per slide, advance automatically, and generally contain no text mainly use for creative industries help speaker practice editing, pacing, connecting with the audience, focusing on the message, and using images in place of words

posters and flip charts

useful for speeches given in front of around a dozen people can be left behind and remind the audience what speech was about

demonstration

(1): "wow" audience (2): be used to show how something is done

Watermark

A noticeable image or graphic in an image that is placed there primarily to prevent reuse of that image by identifying the owner of the copyright. Often found on online images, it is designed to let you preview the image before you purchase it, at which time, the watermark is removed.

sansserif fonts

a type face whose characters do not have the small lines or flourishes at the end points of letters (Ariel, Helvetic, Tahoma, and Veranda)

serif fonts

a type face whose characters have small lines or flourishes at the end points of letters (Times New Roman, Georgia, and Palatino)

greyscale

view presentation in greyscale to show if you have sufficient contrast an image that as all color information removed and replaced by appropriate shades of grey (sometimes referred to as black-and-white)

personal appearance

"Some people chose to dress up as part of their presentation, and this can help set the tone of the speech or reinforce a specific point." dress for the speech venue/ speech topic/ audience/ occasion

Font Rules

(1): Don't use decorative fonts (no Comic Sans) (2): Same fonts and sizes consistently throughout your presentation (3): Don't use all upper case or all bold (4): Avoid small caps and all word art (or any visual effect) (5): use italics and underlines only for their intended purposes (6): keep it as simple as possible

Types of Visual Aids

(1): Personal Appearance (2): Objects and Props (3): Demonstration (4): Posters and Flip Charts (5): Audio and Video (6): Handouts (7): Slideware

Design Principles

(1): Slide Layout (2): Backgrounds and Effects (3): Colors (4): Fonts (5): Text (6): Images (7): Graphs and Charts DESIGN WITH AUDIENCE IN MIND

backgrounds

(1): avoid color red (reduce ability to think clearly) (2): avoid bright colors (yellow, pink, and orange) (3): black is professional and sophisticated looking background with corresponding contrasting colors

images to use...

(1): silhouettes (2): line art (3): exploded views (4): diagrams (5): enlargements

audio and video

(10 - 20 seconds) select video that reinforce the message or serve as an appropriate segue into your next topic

rule of thirds

(slide layout) divide screen using two imaginary lines horizontally and two vertically, ending up with nine sections most visually pleasing portions of the screen will be at the points where the lines intersect

white space

(slide layout) empty space that gives breathing room to your design more elegant and professional

Effective Visual Aids

- adds to your presentation in a meaningful way, not for aesthetics or a substitute - spark interest - build emotional connections - clarify your words - explain abstract ideas - help draw conclusions - increase understanding

Creative Commons License

A designation by the copyright holder of an image or other work that it can be reused. The license identifies what specifically is allowed under what conditions and what credit must be given.

Pixelation

The blurry appearance of images which are enlarged on a computer beyond their resolution. This often occurs when a small image is stretched to cover an entire slide.

Silhouettes

a simplified image of a person or object created from the outline of the image and filled in with a solid color, usually black

Slideware

a generic term for the software used create and display slide shows such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple iWorks Keynote, Google Drive Presentation, Zoho Show, and others

Exploded Views

a picture or diagram where an object appears disassembled so the viewer can see the component parts in proper relationship to each other (used to show how things fit together and how parts interact to make a whole)

objects and props

can enhance your presentation; can make it easier for audience to understand meaning and build emotional connection between you and your audience carefully plan props and objects so they aren't being shown when you moved on from referencing them (can be distracting then)

"death by PowerPoint"

coined in response to the ubiquitous, wordy, and intellectually deadening presentations that focus on the slides rather than the content or the presenter

handouts

contain the evidence for your message in a way that is legible, detailed, complex, and shows respect for the audience's time and intelligence

Prezi

digital presentation software that breaks away from the standard slide deck presentation. Requires users to plot out their themes before adding primarily image-focused content presenter zooms in and out of the presentation to visually demonstrate connections not available in other slideware can be engaging, but also can make audience feel dizzy and disorientated

color palette

group of colors to use throughout your presentation (complementary colors) (analogous colors)

slide deck

refers to the slides in a slideware presentation (more generic for PowerPoint presentations)

Line Art

simplified drawings made only of solid lines without color or shading (basic shapes or constructions)

Z pattern

starting in the upper left of the screen, exiting the page in the bottom right corner (unless their vision is side-tracked by the objects they are looking at)