Sometimes in presentations we want to show flash files but not just movies.  Sometimes they are small software applications and rather than link to external flash applications that will fire up a browser or flash reader application, we would prefer them to run in PowerPoint. This technique will work for embedding movies and applications in PowerPoint.

Microsoft has made adding flash files a little difficult so we hope this helps to make it a little easier.

This example shows 2 flash applications embedded and displayed in just a few minutes and has incredible impact on professional sales presentations - this is a killer PowerPoint technique - you’ll see what we mean.

This free PowerPoint Skills tutorial shows you how to re-size the presentation template to match your images so you can paste hundreds of screen shots without having to re-size them - great for software product demonstrations.

When you show this presentation to your customers, powerpoint will manage the display size and it will look absolutely perfect in presentation mode.

Enjoy…

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In this free PowerPoint Skills video tutorial we show how to craft a professional sales presentation for maximum impact.

It’s not just the look and content of the slides you present, but the way you structure your presentation that separates the professional sales people from the amateurs.

Understanding what your prospects are probably thinking at each step of your presentation and taking your prospects on an emotional journey will help you understand why people respond in the way they do, and increase your chances of selling more effectively.

This PowerPoint skills tutorial is delivered in 3 parts (due to total size).

Sales Presentation Skills Part 1

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I would also prefer the people in my professional sales presentations to stay in the room mentally.  So in this tutorial I show you how to take normal color images you can find on Google images and turn them into silhouetted images.

There’s also the issue of copyright.  You need to be sure all images you use are your own originals or properly licensed which can be a pain.  By taking images you find and altering them so they are unrecognizable - you avoid copyright issues and can use them.  At least that’s my understanding - seek your own legal advice if you’re unsure.

Image1 is the original, Image 2 is our version

Here’s a sample of what this powerpoint skills tutorial is about.

The top image is an original copyrighted image to illustrate the effect we are trying to achieve.

Notice the globe is shaded.  It fades from white at the bottom to full black and white at the top.

The people are in various poses and have a shadow which locks them to the imaginary floor.

The bottom image is one we create in the video from normal color images.

Our globe had a stand and we have faded it out of the image.  We created the black people images from color photo’s we found on Google Images.

The powerpoint skills you learn here can be applied to a number of other graphics images you work with in the future.

This free powerpoint tutorial runs about 9 minutes in total.  One note to improve on the tutorial video.  In the video we add shadows to the figures we create but you can improve on this effect by using reflections instead of shadows.

So without further ado - here’s your free powerpoint tutorial…

As usual, we look forward to your feedback.

Part 1 of this tutorial covered some basic principles related to layers in PowerPoint, and how the slides are built for maximum effect.

Part 2 of this video series shows how to build a template for a front page. This can be re-used for all your business presentations. Want to create a corporate master slide set…this tutorial shows how it is done. After watching tune in to part 3 for the creation of a template for the normal slides of your presentation.

Part 3 shows how to create your second template style - to be used for your normal slides. Once this is completed the final build of your slides is fast, simple and elegant. This is how the professional presenters do it effectively. This tutorial will definitely improve your PowerPoint skills and the reaction to your next business presentation.

Creating Powerpoint Templates - Part 3

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Part 1 of this tutorial covered some basic principles related to layers in PowerPoint, and how the slides are built for maximum effect.

Part 2 of this video series shows how to build a template for a front page. This can be re-used for all your business presentations. Want to create a corporate master slide set…this tutorial shows how it is done. After watching tune in to part 3 for the creation of a template for the normal slides of your presentation.

Creating Powerpoint Templates - Part 2

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The PowerPoint skills required are minimal. You should be capable of creating great PowerPoint master slides and adding graphics and components to templates, making your layouts stylish, consistent, and easy to manage.

Part 1 of this tutorial covers some basic principles related to layers in PowerPoint, and how the slides are built for maximum effect. After this video, Part 2 will take you into a live demonstration of building these templates in PowerPoint.

Creating Powerpoint Templates - part 1

After viewing this video please go to PowerPoint Skills Creating Powerpoint Templates - part 2

Here it is, the free powerpoint skills site for new users and professionals.  This site is dedicated to free training materials and the very best of powerpoint template design. We teach you how to approach your powerpoint design, simple presentation layouts and powerful messages.  We show you how to present for maximum impact and it’s free.

Special free Powerpoint Skills tutorials include:

• Powerpoint Presentation structure
• Insert Google and YouTube video into powerpoint
• How to add audio to powerpoint
• Add voiceovers to powerpoint slides
• Graphics that generate powerful emotions
• Using powerpoint tables to present data
• Presentation graphs and charts
• Using color and design for maximum impact
• Powerpoint text and object animations
• 3D graphics
• Using flow charts for product demonstrations
• Demonstrating software with a true “wow” factor
• Proper use of themes and fonts in powerpoint slides
• and tons more…

Samples can be found at this powerpointskills link. Tons of free powerpoint tutorials and video clips from other powerpoint experts from around the world to power up your powerpoint skills.