Powerpoint Audio
PowerPoint Audio - Presentations That Make Audiences Face The Music
Ever since presentation and speaking of any sort achieved cult status, people were always going to cash in on it. Technology was going to be developed to address this. And in almost no time, there was Microsoft PowerPoint. With versions coming out every year, we see refinements going off the chart. The latest trend facilitates embedding audio and video clips in PowerPoint presentations. This article focuses on PowerPoint audio, its pros and cons. The importance of audiovisual aids has been stressed from time immemorial. Since it is the only thing that isn't always under the speaker's control, it is given a lot of importance. All duly deserved. Efficiently used, they often decide between a good and a poor speech. PowerPoint audio represents new technology on the face of one of the most familiar program. Let us now explore the various methods by which one can incorporation audio in one's presentations. The simplest method is using the record audio function in PowerPoint. Though it is free, it is generally not recommended due to its bad efficiency. Other options include software like Real Basic Presenter, Real Producer Basic and Camtasia, which record presentations and even have facilities for video clips. Then again, each has its own points on both sides of the coin. Predominantly, they are costly, and some don't work with Internet browsers and miss some functionality of the sort. They also tend to be too complex and require a lot of manual work on numerous occasions. Others also impose a limit on the duration of presentations. There are various places that one can refer to, for help regarding audio for presentations. The first and best resource is the online help guide that comes with every installment of PowerPoint. That apart, numerous books (manuals and the like) tackle this issue and break it down in a manner that every guy on the street can understand. And with the advent of the Internet, numerous how-to sites have popped up. All available at the click of a few mouse buttons and a few keystrokes. Let us now consider some of the advantages that come with PowerPoint audio. Firstly, everyone's familiar with it. People who are weak at reading can make use of this to a great deal. It is better and less arduous than developing individual modules for a presentation. In other words, one needs to spend less time. Moreover, one can also use the audio module again and again, for various other presentations that are on the same lines. Of course, we do have numerous disadvantages. One of the biggest drawbacks of PowerPoint audio is that it becomes mundane and is sometimes even more boring than a normal lecture. It definitely isn't a way to keep some classes of audiences interested. A droning voice might just put the audience to sleep. On a higher note, this facility doesn't in any way, help people with disabilities. Video clips do, but not to a great extent. As for the technological aspect, problems arise when the file size gets out of hand. Portability is also an issue. With so many pros and cons, it is difficult to come to a conclusion as to whether PowerPoint audio is really a gift. Only time shall tell. |
