Better PowerPoint for Better Videos

PowerPoint is boring. That’s what we’ve all heard, right? Too much text, too many bullet points, too much of the presenter just reading off the slides. But is it a PowerPoint problem or a design problem? There are a lot of ways to build slides for PowerPoint that convey information effectively and don't fall into the stereotypical design problems. Understanding how to make better slides is vital for holding your audience’s attention and conveying your message. It's also important if you're going to turn your PowerPoint presentations into videos. Here’s how you can design better slides, find the most visually appealing imagery, and turn your slides into better videos.Find out about:The differences between using PowerPoint for live presentation versus videoThe biggest common mistakes when getting startedThe steps you need to build a videoHow to tackle technical data without overwhelming your audienceWhich images you should be choosing for your slides, and whyThe great resources for finding great slide imagesHow to make a connection and build trust with your audience To read the blog post on this topic or watch the video click here.Find out more about the Techsmith Academy.Important Links & MentionsNancy Duarte's Resonate (Free ebook version): https://www.duarte.com/resonate-book/ You Suck at PowerPoint! by Jesse Dee: https://www.slideshare.net/jessedee/you-suck-at-powerpointTechSmith Asset Libary for images, music, videos, Camtasia templates and more: https://library.techsmith.com/camtasiaFreely Usable Videos: https://unsplash.com/Free Stock Photos and Videos: https://www.pexels.comSubscribe to TechSmith on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TSCYouTubesubscribeFind more great content on our blog: http://www.techsmith.com/blog  Follow TechSmith on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/techsmithLike TechSmith on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/techsmithHave our monthly newsletter for tips, tricks & info: http://bit.ly/TS-newsCAMTASIA: https://www.techsmith.com/video-editor.html