There’s some great presentation technology out there – tools to help you save time, money and resources, things that make life easier, or maybe just something that adds a touch or sparkle to tired slides. Our experts have gone ahead of you and reviewed some of the best solutions out there on the market today.
We’ve gotten to grips with everything from the cutting-edge to the everyday, technology from household names, and small start-ups that you probably haven’t heard of yet. And we’ve noted down all our findings and our recommendations so that you can find the best technology to suit your needs.
There’s an astounding number of PowerPoint alternatives out there. Luckily for you, BrightCarbon is here to separate the decent presentation programs from the rubbish PowerPoint knock-offs.
There’s a new feature in PowerPoint 2016 called ‘Screen Recording’ that allows you to record video (exported as an MP4) of hand-drawn sketches, which can serve as a great tool for many different applications, including presentations, eLearning and training. For anyone who is new to the Screen Recording tool, this blog will serve as an easy introduction on how to best use its functionality and get the best results...
Recording narration in PowerPoint is really useful if you want to create an all-singing, all-dancing video version of your presentation, but in the latest version of PowerPoint the interface is slightly counter-intuitive. Here’s how to use it, and do it like a pro...
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. 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’ve given them a test drive so you don’t have to! Let the testing begin!
Expensive software and the rising popularity of subscription models can make it difficult to get high-quality assets for your slides if you're on a budget. But help is at hand. There are some great free design resources out there and our designers have picked their favourites for you to use in your next slide deck.
Visual content – infographics, images and animations – can be a much more engaging way of presenting information than text. We at BrightCarbon believe in and share this kind of philosophy with Visme...
Let's take a look at how to highlight content in any program and on any screen by magnifying it, using your mouse to move around and show more content easily.
At BrightCarbon we’re all about visual slides, so it probably comes as no surprise that we often need high-quality stock images for our presentations. Stock image websites are a good go-to for high-quality photographs, but can sometimes be pretty pricey. If you’re looking for great images to bring your next presentation to life, but you’re on a budget, Creative Commons can be a source of some excellent content. Let's discuss...
For those of you with PowerPoint 2016 and an Office 365 subscription, you may have noticed that the latest update bestowed upon you a new transition—Morph. Though unassuming, this feature possesses great power. Let's take a look at what it can do.
Presentations are moving on, becoming more visual, animated, and interactive, but most of us are still stuck with using the same presentation remotes that we’ve had for years. There are quite a few alternatives available now, so are any of them worth using over the standard clicker?
A major problem that people have when creating presentations is a lack of fluidity and cohesiveness between slides. Not only do smooth transitions make the deck more aesthetically appealing, but they also remove interruptions in the flow of information, which can give an audience an opportunity to tune out. Let's discuss some transition techniques from a basic to a more advanced skill level.
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