INTRODUCTION TOPrezi®

INTRODUCTION TOPrezi®

INTRODUCTION TOPrezi®

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What Makes Prezi Unique?

Prezi is not a traditional slide developmentapplication like PowerPoint; however, it providesexceptional capabilities for today’s presenter. In this section, you will explore its features and benefits

Features1. Open canvas

2. Zoom and pan

3. Importing media

4. Visual process thinking

5. Collaboration

• Multiple simultaneous editors

6. Presenting from multiple devices

• Computers/laptops

• iPads/iPhones

7. Present as a team

• Hand over presentation

Cloud Storage• Store your prezis in the cloud.

• Public — 100 MB

• Enjoy — 500 MB

• Pro — 2 GB

• Multiple license discounts are available.

• Educational options are also available.

Modern PresentationsThe key difference between Prezi and PowerPoint isthat Prezi allows you to easily create the modern typeof presentation seen in marketing videos, TVcommercials, and other engaging media. You can domore than create simple slide animations in that youcan animate the entire presentation from the bird’s eyeview to the finest detail.

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Prezi comes in two basic versions: online and offline.

OnlineThe online version works in your browser and allowsyou to create, edit, and present prezis on anycomputer with a compatible browser (Apple or PC).Prezi supports all major modern browsers including:

• Internet Explorer 9 and above

• Mozilla Firefox 3 and above

• Google Chrome

• Safari

For the best experience, it is recommended that youuse the most standards-compliant browsers available,which are Firefox 3.6+, Chrome 4+, and Safari 4+.Flash version 11.1 is also required.

Off-lineOff-line versions are available for the following platforms:

• Windows

• Mac

• iPad/iPhone

The off-line versions add an important feature: off-linestorage. With off-line storage, you can present yourprezis even if you have no Internet connection. Using thecloud (website), an Internet connection will be required.

Pro FeaturesIn addition to the feature enhancements of the off-lineversion, you may require a pro level account to get thefollowing features:

• Editing prezis offline (for Windows and Mac/Apple)

• 2 GB storage

• Choose prezis to synchronize with the cloud.

NOTE: If you do not require pro features, but desire touse your own logo or create private presentations, youwill have to upgrade to the Enjoy level at a minimum.

Getting the Right Version

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Using the Prezi Interface

The Prezi interface is very different from traditional presentation applications. Insteadof a focus on single slides, its primary focus is on the big picture with drill-downability for the details. In this section, you will explore the Prezi interface.

Interface OverviewThe following image shows the Prezi interface so you can follow along with the presentation:

1. Menus

2. Top bar

a. Present

b. Undo

c. Save

d. Frames & Arrows

e. Insert

f. Themes

g. Help & Settings

h. Share

3. Left panel

4. Canvas

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Using the Left PanelThe left panel is used heavily for transitions/animations and for panning/zooming.

With the left panel, you can do the following:

• Select a frame/path point to zoom to that location.

• Edit the path with the Edit Path button.

• Pan and zoom using the radar view.

NOTE:You can collapse the left panel to provide more screen space forthe canvas if you desire.

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Using Shortcuts

Prezi supports the following shortcuts:

Editing Shortcuts Presenting Shortcuts

NOTE:You must enable shortcuts on the Help & Settingsmenu button, because they are off by default.Additionally, some editing shortcuts work inpresentations, such as the 1, 2, 3, and 4 shortcuts forzooming and rotating.

F Draw frame, and press again to changeframe type (bracket, circle, rectangle,or hidden).

L Load a file on your canvas (image, pdf,video, swf).

S Draw a shape, and press again tochange shape type (arrow, line,rectangle, circle, triangle).

P Go to Path mode.

1 Zoom in.

2 Zoom out.

3 Rotate clockwise.

4 Rotate counterclockwise.

Delete, Backspace Delete selected object(s).

Left, Right, Up, Down

Move the selection 1 pixel.

Shift+Left, Right,Up, Down

Move the selection 10 pixels.

Ctrl+S Save prezi.

Ctrl+Z Undo last action.

Ctrl+Y Redo last undone action.

Ctrl+D Duplicate selected object(s).

Ctrl+C Copy selected object(s).

Ctrl+V Paste copied object(s).

Ctrl+Shift+M Toggle screen ratio between thevalues: 4:3, 16:9, and off.

Ctrl+Shift+C Open the Prezi CSS editor.

Ctrl+Shift+D Duplicate and flip your content, creating amirrored version of your content (worksfor images and arrows but not text).

Esc (Escape key) Finish current action or close opendialog box.

Space Enter Present mode.

Right, Left Move Forward and Back along the Path.

Up, Down Smart Zoom in or out

B Black out the screen (move yourmouse or press any other key to goback to presenting).

Space Advance along the path (only inPresent mode full screen).

PageUp,PageDown

Move Forward and Back along the Path(not in full screen).

Escape End presentation.

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Creating a Presentation

The primary purpose of the Prezi tool is to create presentations. In this section, youwill learn to do just that. First, you’ll learn to gather the right resources and then you’llsee three ways you can create prezis: using a template, starting from scratch, andimporting from PowerPoint.

Gather the ResourcesPrezi has a very limited built-in resource selection. You will most likely desire to provide your ownresources including:

• Images/pictures

• Videos

• PowerPoint slides

Prezi does have an internal diagramming engine that can be used to create several diagram typesthat also work well with the Prezi animation engine.

Using a TemplateThe Prezi template provides both a graphical look and feel and a series of steps on the animationpath. You are not limited to the pre-built steps, but often the image used as the background isprohibitive to flexibility. To use a template:

1. On the Prezi main screen, click New Prezi.

2. Click the template you desire to select it. Notice, you can click the More button to see more templates.

3. In the lower-right corner, click the Use Template button.

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Starting From ScratchWhen the templates do not meet your needs, you can simply start with a blank canvas. To start with a blank canvas:

1. On the Prezi main screen, click New Prezi.

2. In the lower-right corner, click the Start Blank Prezi button.

Importing From PowerPointA seldom-noticed feature of Prezi is the ability to import PowerPoint slides. Do this from the Insert button within a prezi.

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Using Transitions

Prezi supports three primarytransition types:

1. Proximity

2. Rotation

3. Scale/Zoom

The transition type is selected automatically based on the next targeton the path. For example, to implement a rotation transition, simplyrotate the next target on the path and then view the transition. You willsee that it rotates. Here are some transition facts to remember:

• Proximity: Objects placed farther apart result in faster transitions.

• Rotation: Avoid large rotations, because they can lead to frustrationand even nausea.

• Scale/Zoom: Create larger and smaller frames/objects toforce scaling.

In addition, you can control the animated entrance of frame content.

To fade in content:

1. Place the content within a frame.

2. Choose Edit Path.

3. Click the animation star.

4. Select the objects in the order you want them to appear.

5. Click Done to exit animation mode.

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Sharing Presentations

When using the Windows or Mac/Apple off-line Prezi application to create and edit prezis, you cansave them to the local machine only. In many cases, you want to share these local prezis withothers. To do this, you should store it in the cloud. When you want to share a prezi with someonewho does not have the ability or desire to view it as a Prezi presentation, you will have to record avideo of the prezi.

Storing in the CloudTo indicate that a prezi stored “Only on Computer” should be available in the cloud:

1. On the Prezi main screen, choose the Only on Computer link on the left panel.

2. Hover over the prezi you desire to make available in the cloud so that the menu options are displayed.

3. Choose the right menu and select Sync with Prezi.com.

4. The prezi will be uploaded and may take several minutes depending on the content and yourInternet connection speed.

Recording Videos for Non-Prezi UsersTo record a video for non-Prezi users, you will need a screen capture utility such as CamtasiaStudio. This allows you to record your screen as you run the presentation. Then, you can export toany video format you desire.

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Exporting PrezisPrezi supports exporting to portable prezi and to PDF. To do this, open the prezi in Edit mode anduse the Share button.