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GRAPHICS Graphics are the photos, illustrations, or clip art you add to your presentation. Graphics can be used to support your point or to add some humor to your presentation. When using graphics, remember the fol- lowing: • . Be consistent - It is a good idea to stick with similar types of graphics. If you are using clipart, try not to combine a simple line drawing with a very intricate illustration. Use graphics to make the message clearer - If you are adding a graphic just because you can, skip the graphic. It needs to support what you are trying to say. Be sure text contrasts with background – If you chose a template or background color scheme, the text colors may already provide enough contrast. However, you may choose to make the title and text bold, change the size, or even choose a font that you think contrasts more with the template or background. SOUND Sounds tend to distract from you. Since you want the audience to be listening to what you are saying, it is better just to avoid using sounds. TRANSITIONS AND ANIMATIONS There are many ways slides, text and graphics can come onto the screen. Transitions are how each slide comes onto the screen. Animations are how the text and graphics come onto and leave the screen. Tips for transitions and animations: • Best slide transition - is the one that the audience does not even know happened. • Be consistent - Use the same type of transitions throughout the presentation. Also, be consistent on how the text comes onto the slide. • Make them simple - It is a good idea to use basic animations such as: 0 Wipes о Fades • Make them natural . - An animation that feels natural will keep the audience listening to you rather than trying to figure out where the next set of words will come from. Natural animations are: о Drop from above Appear from left Use for emphasis - If you really want to emphasize a point, this is when it is appropriate to add a fancy animation. Page 12

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