Personal Experiences when using pictures in your PowerPoint 2016 presentations.
Working with PowerPoint 2016 presentation is a fantastic experience facilitated by the various advanced features that are fun to interact with (Hoh, 2016). I particularly got an opportunity to use pictures in the presentations where I not only I inserted but also formatted them to increase their visibility and attractiveness that suit my audience. PowerPoint 2016 presentations allow one to insert pictures, to crop and resize, format, and even compress them based on the appropriate size. When creating the presentations, I inserted pictures to PowerPoint 2016 from my computer and online locations. To make the images look cohesive, I applied a unique picture style and added a color tint to a series of randomly selected pictures, an aspect that made it possible to get a complete look with one click. After inserting images onto a slide primarily from the internet source, I chose a correct and desirable layout. I was fascinated by my ability to turn pictures into SmartArt graphics. I was able to point at different selections of the picture, preview effect on the slide prior to applying the selected SmartArt layout. Interestingly, I managed to add texts, change colors, and even switch to a different picture diagram to complete the SmartArt diagrams.
How the use of pictures influence the audience
Images help to create a story to the audiences, and it is an essential way of engaging them, especially if the photographs are appropriately sourced. The pictures I used in PowerPoint 2016 helped to tell a story of my topics and were appropriate for my audience. Utilizing images is more effective because it helps the audience to believe in the instructor and the topic they present, therefore; improving their worth and value of the issue to the audience (Semradova, 2016). Most of the presentations require required visual proof, which creates memories for the audience and enhances retention. An important aspect is that the use of pictures in the presentations facilitates involvement plus provide necessary details. To avoid distractions, words should not run across the bottom of the pictures.
A balance to creating an effective and professional presentation and how I violating copyright laws when using pictures I find on the internet
Effective and professional presentations are always appropriate when it comes to making the audience understand the topic or issue being presented. I believe that effective presentations consider visual effects that are capable of attracting the attention of the audience in a significant way because they tend to demonstrate communication and focus on the subject in detail. Professional presentations should be in a position to grab the attention, be organized in a logical order, and flow with clarity and be characterized with compelling designs (Bolkan, 2018). To maintain a balance, I often begin by researching about my presentation, where I develop a thesis, most relevant points before creating an outline. When writing the presentation, I ensure I start strong, create a compelling introduction, and subdivide the main topics through the various slides and end strong. I always ensure that I use the most relevant presentation design that considers and engaging layout, graphics, and pictures, as well as formatting the slide text to enhance readability. I ensure that I keep the Presentations consistent and reference all the images sourced from the internet to guarantee that I do not violate the copyright laws.
References
Bolkan, S. (2018). Facilitating student attention with multimedia presentations: Examining the effects of segmented PowerPoint presentations on student learning. Communication Education, 68(1), 61-79. doi:10.1080/03634523.2018.1517895
Hoh, F. C. (2016). Beyond the bullet points: Creating memorable PowerPoint presentations. Pain Management Nursing, 17(2), 94. doi:10.1016/j.pmn.2016.02.011
Semradova, I. (2016). Multimedia utilization of PowerPoint presentations. 2016 Management and Innovation Technology International Conference (MITicon). doi:10.1109/miticon.2016.8025250