The visual capabilities of the new Office 2007 are fantastic and when it comes to the mundane chart – the better graphics really help!
PPT2003:
Here I have really worked with the graphic options to create a nice, professional chart.
PPT2007
Here I have the same chart and same data, but with a few clicks I have added some graphic appeal (many of the subtle visual effects are lost in the small image here).
– Troy @ TLC
Not long ago I received this position description for a ‘Senior PowerPoint Artist’ from a tech recruiting company. Of course at this stage in my career my resume is this blog, my website and the referrals of others (eg. I do not have a resume). So it was informative to see in writing what it is I actually do!
– Troy @ TLC
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Looking for a PowerPoint artist to work with top executives.
– support senior executives in powerpoint.
– high-level skills in photoshop and powerpoint
– good at conceptualizing and creating these concepts into slides
– thorough understanding on the animation function in powerpoint
– good communication skills, will interact with upper management
– must be fast, and understand technology
– PC user
Overview:
The PowerPoint Artist is responsible for the consistent implementation and creation of the visual identity system in executive presentations.
Strong graphic designs skills a must. Senior-level demonstrable problem solving skills and proven ability to quickly produce multiple ideas to meet client requests. Strong communication skills required, as is ability to work effectively with direct outside design and production vendors.
Ability to conceptualize as well as execute creative ideas is critical. Strong freehand drawing and computer rendering skills are required to effectively communicate with both client and vendors. Knowledge of image manipulation required, as is a digital portfolio demonstrating expertise in PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and other standard graphics software packages.
Exceptional teamwork and customer service skills required. Ability to design within the confines of the company’s Brand Identity system.
Essential Qualifications:
4-6 years High-tech Corporate Communications experience
Education:
B.A./B.S. Graphic Design
Relevant experience/skills:
Knowledge of PC computer systems required.
Successful candidate will embrace change, be comfortable in meetings and discussions, and have a passion for working cross-functional. Candidate should be a strong listener, adapt easily to change. Candidate should be able to work with little supervision and have the ability to consult and influence with all levels of management within company and its partners.
So here was my task – take this image (a very low quality .jpg)
and turn it into an animated slide to support the speaker’s analogy (“like nuclear fission, it all starts with one, and from your actions more can be created”!).
First was to recreate the nucleus balls as PPT objects. This was done by filling a circle with a gradient fill (shown in PPT2003).
With two versions of the 3D ball, yellow and blue, they were grouped into clusters.
Here is the animation storyboard:
Click the slide below to download the final slide
(note: TLC logo put in place of client logo).
– Troy @ TLC
I have recently been on a computer buying spree again. There are more HD shows than I have computers (hey, it is a legitimate reason – although Lori thinks it’s another excuse). When looking at the specs for laptops you need to know what the screen resolution is by its reference code – so here they are:
XGA = 1024 x 768
WXGA = 1280 x 800
WXGA+ = 1440 x 900
SXGA = 1280 x 1024
SXGA+ = 1400 x 1050
WSXGA = 1280 x 854
WSXGA+ = 1680 x 1050
UXGA = 1600 x 1200
WUXGA = 1920 x 1200
– Troy @ TLC