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Visual Presentation

Visual presentation refers to using visual aids like multimedia to express ideas. It is a way to communicate information virtually everywhere from screens to signs. Visuals like graphs and charts combine the verbal and visual to provide another dimension for understanding information. A presenter can use visual interpretation of information to maximize effectiveness by clearly presenting elements. If done well, visuals can strengthen audience involvement and impact, but if poorly managed can interfere. There are several major types of visual presentations including whiteboards, flip charts, handouts, videos, and slides.

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Visual Presentation

Visual presentation refers to using visual aids like multimedia to express ideas. It is a way to communicate information virtually everywhere from screens to signs. Visuals like graphs and charts combine the verbal and visual to provide another dimension for understanding information. A presenter can use visual interpretation of information to maximize effectiveness by clearly presenting elements. If done well, visuals can strengthen audience involvement and impact, but if poorly managed can interfere. There are several major types of visual presentations including whiteboards, flip charts, handouts, videos, and slides.

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Visual presentation

Visual presentation refers to the expression of ideas about some


matters while using visual aids such as visual multimedia. From
electronic media such as television screens and web pages to
environmental contexts such as retail displays and road signs,
visual communication is virtually everywhere. Visual presentations
such as graphs, tables, charts, and diagrams bring together the
verbal and visual to add another dimension to the information and
create a totally new path towards understanding its meaning.

A presenter can, therefore, use visual interpretation of information


to maximize the effectiveness by making sure that the elements are
presented as clearly as possible. The more complex and detailed the
information is, the more important the information will be. If used
well, visual presentation will support the presentation by
strengthening audience involvement and impact. However, if badly
managed, they can interfere with the presentation. Most visual
presentations require prior preparation and should be operated
with a lot of efficiencies. If you wish to use such presentations in an
unfamiliar room, you need to check the facilities that are there in
advance so as to plan your presentation well. Overall, the visual
presentation must focus on the relevant information.

6 Major Types of Visual Presentation


There are many different types of visual presentations. Here are
main ones.

1. Whiteboards and Interactive Whiteboard


When it comes to explaining the sequence of routines and ideas,
whiteboards can be very useful. Whiteboards are good for
developing diagrams and simple headings and for recording the
interaction with the audience during the sessions. Writing on
whiteboards not only take time but you will also have to turn your
back to the audience in order to do so. While using a whiteboard,
ensure that your handwriting is aligned horizontally and is legible
and large enough for the audience to see. You should also ensure
that you use nonpermanent instead of permanent markers. You
also need to know that the background of whiteboard can lead to
contrast issues for people with vision problems.

2. Flip Charts
A flip chart refers to a low cost, popular and low tech solution
to record online meetings. A flip chart is a very flexible and useful
way to recording information during a presentation. To help recap
your main points, you can flip back through the pad. To show the
progression from one point to another, use the turning of the page.
A flip chart is not only portable but can also be prepared in
advance. It requires no technical expertise or power source. They
are suitable for collecting responses and ideas from the audience.
However, if you have a large audience, a flip chart may be too small
for everyone to see.
3. Paper Handouts
Handouts summarizing the main points are not only useful but also
a good addition hence must be relevant. If you are presenting
packages such as power slides you can easily generate handouts
from your slides. Since giving out handouts at the start of the talk
might consume time you need to know the best time to give
handouts. However, if your handouts have complex figures and
graphs, it's advisable to give the audience handouts before the
presentation starts. The audience may also be able to make their
own notes during the presentation. Overall, you need to consider
the best method and time to distribute handouts including either
giving them at the end of the presentation or placing them on the
seats prior the start. If your presentation includes discussions and
questions, this will give them enough time to summarize them well.

4. Video
Video is a type of presentation that gives you an opportunity to
show visual information. You can use videos to bring pictures,
movement, and sound into your presentation. When using videos,
it's important to ensure that the clip is relevant to your content.
Avoid showing more film than you need and ensure that your
audience knows what to look for. If there is a computer connected
to the projector then videos can be shown as files through you tube
or from a DVD and other online sources. Videos can also be used to
build presentations in various video presentation software.
5. ezTalks Meetings
ezTalks is one of the best cloud video conferencing providers that
will allow you to host a number of videos in HD quality with over
100 participants. It also provides free audio conferencing, instant
messaging, file sharing, whiteboard collaboration, and remote
control apps for presentations. Once you have ezTalks you can
choose a plan that's suitable for you. It also gives you 24/7
customer support where you can contact their managers and get
solutions to your queries or problems. As compared to other video
conferencing providers, they have the best features and an excellent
customer support.
6. Slides
Slides of excellent quality can also have a huge impact on any size
or group. However, for the images to be seen clearly and to create
an eye contact with the audience, a good blackout is needed. As
compared to other methods of presentations, you will not add
records or any spontaneous notes to the slides. In case you are
using slides, make sure that they are prepared in the best way. The
best way is to number them so that if one is dropped the slides can
easily be reordered. However, nowadays the use of slides has greatly
been replaced by digital photography.

Types of Presentations
There are four different types of presentations you can give and
their purpose is to invoke different reactions.

Informative Speeches
These are the most common types of presentations and are used to
present research. A student who is defending a thesis or a non-
profit group that did a research study will use informative speeches
to present their findings.

Demonstrative/instructional Speeches
These will show you how to do something. In introduction to
communication classes, these speeches are usually How to Make
Cakes kinds of speeches and include different pictures and steps to
the process.

Persuasive Speeches
This kind of speech is trying to change the way you think about a
subject or issue. If you’ve come to a health conference you may find
yourself listening to why you should change your eating habits or
stop drinking.

Inspirational/Arousing Speeches
These speeches are designed to make your audience move. Also
considered a “motivational” speech, this is designed to encourage
participants to go after their goals, whatever they may be.
Inspirational speeches will tell stories and the hope is that the
audience will feel an emotional connection to the topic.

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