4 Adding Text and Images (Creative iMedia, J834, R097, Interactive multimedia PowerPoint)

Summary

The video demonstrates how to improve a PowerPoint page by adding and formatting text and images, while making small layout adjustments as the design develops.

Main Ideas and Steps

Refine the Layout Using Slide Master

• Reopen View → Slide Master to adjust elements shared across the slide layout.
• Reduce excess space between the title and links, reposition the text box, and make better use of the available page area.
• Center or resize elements as needed, leaving room for images.
• Revisit and adjust the layout throughout the design process.

Add Welcoming Text

• Remove bullet points if they do not suit the page.
• Write clear, inviting copy that encourages visitors to explore and enjoy the site.
• Adjust text size when appropriate, while keeping consistency in mind. A homepage may justify larger text.

Choose Images with the Audience in Mind

• Copy an image from the internet, insert it into the slide, and resize it to fit the layout.
• Choose characters that represent the intended audience. For a resource designed for everyone, including both male and female wizard characters can make the page more inclusive.
• Consider the target audience when making design choices.

Use Formatting Effects

• Text formatting options include changing the font, colour, outline, and effects.
• Select an image and open Format to explore picture and artistic effects, including options to alter its appearance and colours.
• Choose effects that support the page’s theme. In the example, a magical effect makes the computer image appear as though the wizard characters are conjuring it.

The overall lesson is to build and refine the page progressively, balancing layout, readable text, suitable imagery, audience representation, and visual effects.

Speakers and Sources

• Speaker: One instructor or presenter demonstrates the process.
• Sources mentioned: An internet image source for the computer picture; no specific website is identified.