Compress images in powerpoint 20137/13/2023 ![]() ![]() So for those with corporate branding on slides or secure information, the free version falls down. The limitations that might cause bigger problems are the inability change the branding of the slides, and the fact that your questions may be anonymised and used by Mentimeter to “inspire other users”. In the free version, you can only use two questions per project (although I wouldn’t think you’d need many more than this in your average presentation). The free version of Mentimeter does have some make-or-break limitations. For example, Poll Everywhere allows audiences to respond via text and the free version has customizable colours, which might make it a better option for some! Prepare in advance and make sure that you have a point to make, however your audience respond to the questions you ask them.Īnother note, Mentimeter is definitely not the only option out there for this type of interaction tool. It’s important that the presenter doesn’t stand oohing and ahhing over how cool the interactive tool is. This should cut down on awkward phone fumbling.Īlthough Mentimeter looks pretty slick, and has a lot of power on its own, the role of the presenter can’t be understated. Have a slide on screen while they’re walking into the room with clear instructions, so that they can get ready to answer before the question actually appears. But even if you have a tech-savvy crowd (and especially if you don’t!) I would recommend getting your audience to get set up for the questions before your presentation begins. I found the response system pretty straightforward: type in the website url, log in with a code, submit your answer, see it on the screen. There is a good range of question types, from simple multiple choice questions to audience generated word clouds. The interface is really well designed, responsive, and user friendly. Mentimeter’s tool for interactive question slides is a clever way of bringing your audience responses to life and making them feel like a real part of your story. This sort of functionality is particularly useful for virtual instructor-led training. The good: Interaction is really ‘in’ right now, and with good reason! If you can engage your audience with an interactive side to your slides, your presentation becomes even more memorable. What is it: A PowerPoint plug-in that allows your audience members to respond to questions – in real-time – using their mobile devices. The verdict: Useful to try images before you buy, might make your files huge if you aren’t careful. If you need help managing file size we have a blog post just for you! Best to keep an eye on the file size and maybe download from the Shutterstock website, compress, and then insert into your slides. The bad: The plug-in allows you to download different sizes of image directly into the deck, but large uncompressed images could still cause file size problems. If you need help finding the perfect photo, take a look at this article here. Once you find the perfect photo, you can purchase the image directly through the plug-in. ![]() It’s the PowerPoint version of a changing room, really! You can crop, re-size, and re-colour the image and try it out in show mode as well. The ‘Preview’ feature is a highlight, allowing you to get a sense of how your photo is going to look within your presentation before downloading it. If you need something specific, you can search for images directly within the plug-in as well. The good: The curated image collections are well put together and make it easy to find a generic stock image for your presentation. What is it: Shutterstock’s new plug-in allows you to search through their library and insert images into your slides without leaving PowerPoint. I’ve given them a test drive so you don’t have to! Let the testing begin! Shutterstock Images I’ve had a quick nosey around the Office Store and I’ve found three pretty nifty PowerPoint plug-ins that claim to do just that: Shutterstock Images, Mentimeter, and Symbols and Characters. I often find myself thinking about PowerPoint, and there’s nothing I like more than finding out about a feature that helps me improve my PowerPoint productivity, or helps me to make something really cool. ![]()
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