Desktop presentation software and web presentation software
Are the two classifications of presentation software
Desktop presentation software examples
Microsoft PowerPoint
Prezi
AOO Impress
Visme
Web presentation software examples
Powtoon
Google Slides
Prezi
Zoho Show
Desktop presentation software
Tools installed on desktop computers and laptops
Desktop presentation software
Available on desktop computers and laptops
Can be used withorwithout an internet connection
Securely saves files in desktop computers and laptops
Can be transferred to other devices
Can be projected directly through desktop computers and laptops
Web presentation software
Tools utilized from the web, also called a cloud-based platform
Web presentation software
Can be accessed anytime and anywhere as long as there is an internet connection
Has plenty of templates to choose from
Can share and edit collaboratively in real-time
Can be manipulated in small devices like smartphones and tablets
Has features for interactive animations and transitions
Can be uploaded and published on the Web
Advantages of desktop presentation software
Available on desktop computers and laptops
Can be used with or without an internet connection
Securely saves files in desktop computers and laptops
Can be transferred to other devices
Can be projected directly through desktop computers and laptops
Advantages of web presentation software
Can be accessed anytime and anywhere as long as there is an internet connection
Has plenty of templates to choose from
Can share and edit collaboratively in real-time
Can be manipulated in small devices like smartphones and tablets
Has features for interactive animations and transitions
Can be uploaded and published on the Web
Disadvantages of desktop presentation software
Most of the applications are licensed
Open-source applications have few features
Needs to be updated
Expensive software license
Not compatible with some devices
Disadvantages of web presentation software
Needs an account
Restricted from full functionalities of the software when using a trial version
Expensive with monthly or annual costs
Contents can be copied by anyone else without permission
There are many advantages and disadvantages for the use of various presentation software. The users' needs and preferences determine what is best for them.
There are plenty of presentation software applications available, which includes: Microsoft PowerPoint, Prezi, AOO Impress, and Visme for Desktop Presentation Software; and Powtoon, Google Slides, Prezi, and Zoho Show for Web Presentation Software.
Google Slides
A cloud-based software that enables you to build presentations from the web using your Gmail account.
Different Parts of Google Slides
Title Bar
Menu Tab
Toolbar
Comment, Present, Share, Account, Side Panels
Workspace
Slides Pane
Comments Pane
Animation
Refers to the motion or visual effects applied to elements such as text, image, illustration, and others.
Steps in Adding Animation with Google Slides
1. Highlight the elements on the slide you want to animate
2. Go to the Main tab and click Insert
3. Choose Animation, and motion side panel will show
4. Choose desired animation for the element
Steps in Adding Animation (Transition) in Slides
1. In the Toolbar, click Transition
2. A motion panel will appear
3. Choose desired transition for the slide
4. You may opt to apply it to all slides
Principles of Design
Balance
Emphasis
Unity
Movement
Balance
Is the distribution of the elements in a presentation evenly. Types of balance: Asymmetrical and Symmetrical
Emphasis
Is the highlighting of elements. Emphasizing ideas in a presentation includes using boldface fonts, italicizing texts, underlines, and placing relevant images.
Unity
Refers to the oneness of the elements in the presentation to communicate ideas correctly.
Movement
Is the act of changing position, also known as motion. Animation and transition
Google Slides
A cloud-based platform where you can create slide presentations for reports and business
Has several parts: Title bar, Menu bar, Toolbar, Slides pane, Workspace, Comment, Present, Share and Account buttons, Side panel, and Comments pane
Animation refers to a motion or effects applied in an element or slide of presentation
Principles of Design will guide you in designing and will develop not only your skills in presentation but also some techniques which you can use in the future
There are several steps to add animation and transition to your presentation to create a beautiful and dynamic one
Audio
Refers to the sound you hear from a recording. It can be music, radio announcements, storytelling, or even sound effects.
Audio formats
MPEG3 or MP3
WAV
MPEG3 or MP3
An extension file commonly used for music to store in digital devices like personal computers and smartphones
Waveform or WAV
A Microsoft and IBM standard audio format that usually do not lose much quality from recording
Embed
The act of adding something by attaching a link or an external file like audio into another file
Steps in Embedding Audio File in Google Slide
1. Click the Insert tab from the Menu Bar
2. Find and click Audio
3. Look for the file you want to insert in a presentation from Google Drive
4. Click Select and the file will automatically be embedded in the current slide
5. Modify the properties of the audio in the Format Options panel that will show on the right side of the workspace
Video
Adding videos to the presentation emphasizes the ideas
Video File Formats
MPEG4 / MP4
AVI
FLV
WEBM
MPEG4 or MP4
The most convenient video file format supported by the majority of digital devices
Audio Video Interleave (AVI)
Renders a higher video quality than mp4 but is heavier in file size
Flash Video File (FLV)
An extension file for flash video content
WEBM file format
A compressed video file format with a high-quality video standard, commonly used for web-based videos
Steps in Embedding Video File in Google Slide
1. Click the Insert tab from the menu bar
2. Select Video from the menus
3. Look for the file you want to add from YouTube, other websites, or from your Google Drive
4. If you are going to add video into Google Slides, you have the option to search it from your YouTube, Embed a URL, or In your Google Drive then just click the Select button
5. You can modify the properties of the video from the Format options panel that will show on the right side of your workspace
Audio refers to the sounds being recorded in a digital form, and Video refers to the motion pictures with sounds.