Use PowerPoint Like a Professional Designer

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Anna Ossowska

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1. Introduction

1.1 Agenda.xlsx

1. Introduction.mp4

02:22

2. Getting Started

1. Introducing the Quick Access Toolbar.mp4

02:03

2.1 PowerPoint-Quick-Access-Toolbar.zip

2. Importing the Quick Access Toolbar.mp4

01:41

3.1 QUICK Tools.zip

3. VBA tools Installation.mp4

01:31

4.1 VBA-macros_exercises.pptx

4.2 VBA-macros_theory.pptx

4. VBA tools for working smarter and faster.mp4

06:32

5.1 ctrl-shift-alt.pptx

5. The magic of three Ctrl Shift Alt.mp4

06:30

6.1 20-best-keyboard-shortcuts.pptx

6. 20 best keyboard shortcuts (Part 1).mp4

10:24

7. 20 best keyboard shortcuts (Part 2).mp4

04:51

8. 20 best keyboard shortcuts (Part 3).mp4

06:43

9. Conclusion and tips.mp4

00:54

3. Creating Professional Templates

1.1 templates-themes_theory.pptx

1. Themes vs. Templates Understanding the difference.mp4

05:24

2.1 Acme_16.9.zip

2.2 Acme_colours.pptx

2. Applying settings to a new blank file.mp4

08:53

3. Formatting the Slide Master.mp4

18:40

4. Naming the template and saving your progress.mp4

02:28

5.1 template_photos.zip

5. Formatting the Child Layouts.mp4

18:54

6. Conducting a testing phase.mp4

01:16

7.1 ABC_16.9.zip

7. Collecting the template files.mp4

05:17

4. Extra Skills for Template Makers

1.1 7-zip.html

1.2 Visual Studio Code.html

1.3 XML_intro.pptx

1. Introduction to XML in PowerPoint.mp4

05:37

2.1 custom-colour-palette.pptx

2.2 xml-code-generator.zip

2. Programming the custom colour palette.mp4

05:54

3.1 designing-a-nice-colour-palette.pptx

3.2 mycolor.space.html

3.3 paletton.html

3.4 stylifyme.html

3. Designing a nice colour palette.mp4

03:52

5. Managing Photographs in PowerPoint

1.1 crop-to-circle_exercise.pptx

1.2 cropping-to-circle_theory.pptx

1.3 employee-photos.zip

1.4 employee-profile-slide_ready-file.pptx

1. Aligning and formatting Creating an employee profile slide.mp4

09:24

2.1 removing-background_exercise.pptx

2.2 removing-background_theory.pptx

2. Removing the background from an image Theory and best practices.mp4

11:37

3.1 quote-slide_ready-file.pptx

3. Removing the background from an image Creating a quote slide.mp4

04:27

6. Customizing Shapes, Pictures and Typography

1.1 merge-shapes-tool_intro.pptx

1. Introducing the Merge Shapes command.mp4

03:40

2.1 concept-diagram_ready-file.pptx

2. Designing the business concept diagram.mp4

14:30

3.1 transforming-pictures_ready-file.pptx

3.2 transforming-pictures_work-file.pptx

3. Transforming pictures with the Merge Shapes command.mp4

09:27

4.1 clouds-video.mp4

02:10

4.2 custom-typography_ready-file.pptx

4. Turning your static text into the lively object.mp4

03:53

7. Creating Impressive Animations

1.1 zoom-tool_ready-file.pptx

1.2 zoom-tool_work-file.pptx

1. Slide Zoom tool Bring your presentation to life.mp4

06:54

2.1 zoom-tool_sections_ready-file.pptx

2.2 zoom-tool_sections_work-file.pptx

2. Section Zoom tool Say no to the boring agenda slides.mp4

05:13

3.1 morph-tool_intro_ready-file.pptx

3.2 morph-tool_intro_work-file.pptx

3. Introducing the Morph tool.mp4

02:18

4.1 morph-tool_timeline-slide_ready-file.pptx

4.2 morph-tool_timeline-slide_work-file.pptx

4.3 morph-tool-photos.zip

4. Morph tool Designing a professional timeline slide.mp4

11:32

Description

Create outstanding PowerPoint presentations to accelerate your career and achieve more in less time

What You'll Learn?

Create modern slides and concept diagrams
Tackle tasks faster with shortcuts and VBA macros
Build professional PowerPoint templates from scratch
Communicate your information in the best manner
Learn the basics of XML to program the custom colour palettes in PowerPoint
Learn the secrets of designing beautiful colour palettes
Learn practical techniques for formatting photographs inside PowerPoint
Impress your audience by creating customized shapes, pictures and typography
Learn how to create video-like slide transitions
Bring your presentations to life
Downloadable exercise files and learning materials
All the techniques used by professional Presentation Designers in one place

Who is this for?

Anyone who wants to create professional PowerPoint presentations and improve working efficiency.

More details

Description
Hi, my name is Anna and I am dedicated to helping you create outstanding PowerPoint presentations and data visualizations to accelerate your career and achieve more in less time.
This course includes examples based on my professional experience as a Graphic & Web Designer. Many of the tips and tricks I share with you originate from the questions asked by my colleagues during the training sessions and team projects.
This course is divided into six parts:
Getting Started:
In this section I will teach you how to manage your PowerPoint working space by using the Quick Access Toolbar as well as VBA macros which I created specifically for this course. You will also learn how to become faster and more efficient in creating slides by using the keyboard shortcuts.
Creating Professional Templates:
In this section I will teach you step by step how to build a professional PowerPoint template and how to solve common problems related to the template creation process. This will help you to save tones of time when working on big projects and make your presentation-creating process very fast and smooth.
Extra Skills for Template Makers:
In this section you will learn how to extend the number of colour options in your PowerPoint palette and make them automatically appear every time you or your colleagues open the presentation. You will also learn about the function of XML in PowerPoint and how to manage this code properly. I will also show you how to create a beautiful colour palette from scratch and which online tools would make the whole process fast and easy.
Managing Photographs in PowerPoint:
In this section I will show you how to properly manage photographs inside PowerPoint. You will also learn how to remove background from images and how to fix common problems related to the photo editing process. Together we will create an employee profile as well as quote slide.
Customizing Shapes, Pictures and Typography:
In this section I will introduce you to the Merge Shapes command. We will use this knowledge to build a professional concept diagram and transform the ordinary graphical content into a remarkable product.
Creating Impressive Animations:
In this section you will learn how to use Side Zoom, Section Zoom as well as Morph tool to bring your slides to the next level and impress your audience.
Who this course is for:
Anyone who wants to create professional PowerPoint presentations and improve working efficiency.

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Hi, my name is Anna and I am super-excited that you are reading this!Professionally, I am a Graphic & Web Designer with four years of experience in one of the world’s top management consulting companies. I helped thousands of Consultants and Business Partners to effectively visualize data and make the maximum impact with their presentations.I am passionate about teaching others, programming and web development.I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge and love for design with you!

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