Storyboarding: Frame by Frame
A storyboard is basically an outline for a presentation — the sequencing of frames to convey the narrative and associated visuals. A preliminary storyboard is commonly done with cartoon-like sketches, sticky notes, or greeking. Get on the road to storyopia and find out more about storyboarding in Chapter 7.
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Preparing comic strips lets you experiment with chronological sequencing and layouts.
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Using sticky notes allows you to capture one concept at a time so you can reflow the narrative.
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Greeking (aka lorem ipsum) is used as a placeholder when your narrative hasn’t been determined.
Slides: From Bland to Grand
Take your audience on a visual journey with images that convey critical information clearly and interestingly. Old habits die hard, but resist the urge to default to sleep-inducing, data-laden slide presentations. Delve into Chapter 9 for lots of handy tips on using slides effectually.
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