Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft PowerPointStandards / SuggestionsStandards / Suggestions

UHD Instructional TelevisionChris Latson, ITV Engineer II

Use 24 Point Font or LargerUse 24 Point Font or LargerFonts in your presentation should have a minimum

font size of “24 point”.This will help ensure that they are large enough for

your viewers to read.A general rule to follow, would be to simply

double the size of the font you would use if you were creating a written document.

Use 24 Point Font or Larger Small Text Size

This is an example of a PowerPoint Slide

which exhibits text sizes that are too small.

When using PowerPoint Presentations in ITV Classes,

try to refrain from using text sizes that are smaller than 24 point.

This is actually 18 point font

Serif versus Sans Serif FontsSerif versus Sans Serif FontsSerif fonts have little “tails” or “wings”Sans Serif fonts do notSerif fonts make it easier for the eye to identify

and read text surrounded by lots of other text. Use Serif Fonts if you have a body of textUse Sans Serif Fonts for Headings and Titles.

Use Colors EffectivelyUse Colors Effectivelyin your presentationin your presentation

Limit your slides to 4 to 5 different colors.Too many colors can make your Presentation

look too busy. When using Clip Art or Photographs, feel free to

use as many colors as you wantBright Backgrounds can strain the eyes of your

viewers.

Use Complementary ColorsUse Complementary Colorsin your presentationin your presentation

Complementary colors make each other appear brighter

They make your slides easier to readThe eyes of your viewers will be drawn to them

Complementary Colors:Complementary Colors:The Color WheelThe Color Wheel

The Color The Color “Red”“Red” is Bad is BadRed is simply not a good color to use in your ITV

classes.When displayed on a TV, Monitor, or Projector,

the color red can bleed.Red can also strain the eyes of your viewers

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Remember to refrain from using Red Remember to refrain from using Red

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Remember to refrain from using Red Remember to refrain from using Red

Consider using a little humorConsider using a little humorin your presentationin your presentation

Adding a little humor can spice up a presentation. Most people like a little humor here and there, as

long as it doesn’t offend anyone.Humor can serve as a valuable addition when

presenting a large presentation.

Multimedia is your Friend Multimedia is your Friend Add Interactivity and Multimedia to your

presentationInsert PicturesEmbed Audio and VideoAdd a Flash MovieLink To Websites

Make a Folder andMake a Folder andStick With ItStick With It

Create a Folder and Save everything you are going to use in your presentation inside of it.

Include the presentation, and any audio, video, pictures, etc.

Fight the urge to bombard this folder will subfolders

Save It Now, Save It Later, Save It Now, Save It Later, Save It OftenSave It Often

Save your presentations oftenTurn off the “Allow Fast Saves” optionConfigure and set “AutoRecover”In the event of a crash, AutoRecover can provide

a working version of your presentationSave several working “Versions” or “Copies” of

your presentationZip It Before You Send It

The Internet has lots of great The Internet has lots of great PowerPoint ResourcesPowerPoint Resources

Search Yahoo or Google Images for GraphicsBrowse Microsoft Office Online for Audio,

Video, and Graphics.http://office.microsoft.comhttp://www.flashkit.comSearch Engines can save time and effort