How To Add Sound To Your Presentation Using Microsoft PowerPoint XP/2003
If you are looking for ways to add sound to your PowerPoint Presentation, you have landed on the right page.There are indeed several ways to include narration, music or other sounds in your PowerPoint presentations without needing to buy extra software and to enroll in another presentation course. Read on ...
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Public Speaking Tips: Pauses
A true NO ZZZZZs presenter doesn't feel that he or she must jabber away constantly to keep the audience awake.
Skilled presenters use silence to add to the effectiveness and polish of a program.
Theatrical folks have identified a whole bunch of neat pauses which I'm sure they have a ball playing with. I'm only going to address some of the most obvious and important ones here.
SHORT - The shortest pauses, which last anywhere from one-half to two seconds, are for the simple purpose of separating your thoughts. All you have to remember is to slow down. Give the audience a fighting chance to absorb what you are saying. Change your voice inflection slightly at the end of each thought to cue the audience the next thought is coming. Also, use a short pause before and after any phrase (punch line) or word you want to emphasize.
SPONTANEITY - Another neat pause is known as a spontaneity pause. This is a planned "unplanned" pause used so that you don't look too rehearsed. You might apply this pause when you want to pretend to search for a word or phrase that you already know.
LONG - Long pauses of more than three seconds are very powerful. They command the audience to think about what you just said that is if what you just said was worth thinking about.P
lease [pause] [pause] [pause] don't be afraid to be quiet once in a while. It can dramatically increase your impact.
Excerpt from "Wake 'em Up Video Professional Speaking System "http://www.antion.com/speakervideo.htm
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Once you can identify the causes that are underlying your public speaking nerves and fear, you can choose the strategies you need to build your confidence, use the fear and present successfully.
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Public Speaking Tip: Screen Size Approximation Chart
SCREEN SIZE APPROXIMATION CHART
Use this guide when someone asks you how large of ascreen you need.
3-5 people 21 inches diagonal (53.34 cm)
5-9 people 29 inches diagonal (73.66 cm)
10-15 people 37 inches diagonal (93.98 cm)
16-35 people 60 inches diagonal (152.4 cm)
36-50 people 72 inches diagonal (182.88 cm)
51-140 people 120 inches diagonal (304.8 cm)
141-220 people 150 inches diagonal (381.0 cm)
221-390 people 200 inches diagonal (508.0 cm)
391+ people 300 inches diagonal (762.0 cm)
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Get reminded, anywhere.
Receive reminders via email, SMS, and instant messenger (AIM, Gadu-Gadu, Google Talk, ICQ, Jabber, MSN and Yahoo! are all supported).
Plan your time.
See what's due today and tomorrow, and the things you've missed.
Prioritize, estimate your time, and postpone with ease.
Set tasks to repeat every week or after 2 months.
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Prevent distractions during your presentation
by Cliff Atkinson, Sociable Media
The physical environment in which you make your presentation is just as important as the story you tell. The quality of your hard work is affected if the room is physically uncomfortable, no electrical outlet is within reach of the projector, or your microphone doesn't work. You'll need to prevent distractions that will diminish the impact of your presentation.
