Re: [applekeynote] Re: Les Posen's MW 2008 presentation

While we're talking technique here, let's not lose sight of *why* I
did this, in comparison to using flying in arrows or red circles, a la
mindless and insensitive powerpoint.

Comments I received after were that I was heavy on the diagnosis, but
light on the intervention. But I would leave that to an extended
workshop, not possible in an hour's presentation when you enter the
hall with close to zero reputation for the masses paying good money.

Next year, if it happens, I will do the magician's reveal and show how
I do things, and if I use any of the great techniques explored here,
credit the writer (if I can remember) or at least the list and
recommend attendees join.

On 23/02/2008, at 12:30 AM, Alastair Cutting wrote:

> Another simple way to achieve a highlight/accent on a slide is to
> pop a
> gradient/transparent layer on top of the image, with a 'dissolve in'
> build, and with a low
> opacity. Focus area too small, or too big? Stretch/shrink the size
> of the gradient.
>
> I uploaded a couple of samples to try that out in the 'Files'
> section of the Yahoo group (the
> folder is called Gradient .png Files). They are png so as to
> preserve transparency in the
> gradient. I ought to have added a small 'How this works in use'
> Keynote file I guess, and
> perhaps I will try and do that soon.
>
> Oddly, Keynote accepts the (small) png file quite happily, but then
> converts it to a (large)
> tif file in use.
>
> --
> Alastair
>
>
>

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