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Trial PowerPoint Presentation Slides: How to Match How You Look with What You Say
Posted by Joseph Ficocello in Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentation development on February 12, 2010
Microsoft PowerPoint is an adept tool during trial – it’s relatively easy to use, the results are typically predictable and it’s widespread. One of the most critical skills to develop is matching how your argument looks to what you’re saying – the message has to match the body. These skills are not developed overnight and more often than not require the retention of those skilled in the art of trial presentation. However, for smaller projects or instances when one needs to judge the effectiveness of a message, there are several factors that one should consider when presenting slides in front of an audience. These points can be implemented in your own work, or as a yardstick for the development of a product you’ve asked a professional to create. Read the rest of this entry »
How to: Include SmartArt in PowerPoint 2007
Posted by Joseph Ficocello in Microsoft PowerPoint on August 24, 2009
In the land of trial graphics and courtroom visuals, our goal is to condense information as much as possible. A rule of thumb is that information should be treated as if it were a mathematical fraction, continually reducing content to the lowest common denominator whenever possible, practical and ethical. Microsoft PowerPoint has been a tool within litigation since its inception, and few other software applications provide litigators with the extensibility, forgiveness and easy learning curve. While the inclusion of charts and customized visuals have been a pillar of PowerPoint’s success over the years, the upgrade in 2007 introduces a new concept called “SmartArt” which seeks to simplify the development and inclusion of graphical information. Many of the visuals once created with textboxes and custom autoshapes can now be created within a few clicks. Read the rest of this entry »
How to: Draw a timeline in PowerPoint 2007
Posted by Joseph Ficocello in Microsoft PowerPoint, Timelines, Trial graphics on June 5, 2009
A timeline is intended to demonstrate a series of entries across a range or specified duration. It doesn’t have to be fancy, the goal is for it to be effective.
Ideally, the overall message of the information should be drawn, either directly or implicitly, from the content presented within the boundaries of the timeline. Every area of the law can benefit in one way or another from the presentation of case related events in a visual form, and a timeline can be an excellent choice for condensing time-related information. Fortunately, accomplishing this task doesn’t require a Master’s in Fine Art or software that costs a small fortune. Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 can empower any user, regardless of their comfort level with design or the facts they seek to express, and can assist in creating a visually appealing “infographic.”
In this article, we will explore the resources you need to develop a basic timeline within PowerPoint, as well as a step-by-step guide which demonstrates how to create a simple and effective product. While this timeline might not have all of the “bells and whistles” that we might normally use during a trial, it is geared toward showcasing the extensibility of PowerPoint in creating a timeline that could be used for any occasion, from a trial or mediation to a Markman hearing. Read the rest of this entry »
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