Making a stunning presentation was never easy as it is now. It is no less fun and allow me to say, that you would enjoy improving your presentation skills at leisure when you give this ‘Tapping’ software a try. Yes, I am talking about the Keynote Application for iPhone and iPad which is released by Apple to increase the productivity of its valuable customers. Apple has always been successful to update its users with the latest technologies and effort is continuously made to improve the existing gadgets.
Features of Keynote App:
We will have a brief look at the features provided by the Keynote developed for iPhone and iPad. The latest version equips us with some statistical representation tools as well as some advanced animation options. You would definitely enjoy the new builds, transitions and at the same time, how can you forget to check the Retina display on your i-gadget? So, are you ready to explore the startling taps with us? Ok, Follow through.
1-Built-in Themes and Editing:
Apple has facilitated the presentation making by providing 12 themes to help you make a quick start. You can
either start from a blank theme and design it from the scratch or choose the one provided by Apple. To make a balance; we would recommend you to start from the collection and then customize it as per your requirements. And yes, if you are comfortable with the PowerPoint themes, you can export them to keynote format and enjoy the ease. You can also download keynote themes from the internet, since there are many available; both free and commercial. You can now play with fonts, colors, textures, backgrounds and add visualization to it by inserting photos, charts and animations. Do not forget to add some dramatic effects, reflections and show off your catchy headlines using the onscreen keyboard.
2-Effective Use of Statistical Representation:
A presentation is not only about photos, colours and textures. Sometimes you need to be more precise and brief at the same time. You want to present a large number of facts and figures but do not want to show it in the form of reports. This is the point where you find the importance of statistics and use some statistical techniques to present your data effectively. But, you really do not need to worry because Keynote application has taken care of that. You can now add bar charts or a simple pie chart. Try a simple line chart or add beautiful 3D charts, enhance the readability by moving it anywhere on the slide where it best fits. You can even mask images, apply reflections and create arrows or other shapes and let them pop up. You may like to tilt it to your desired angle or customize it with the available textures.
3-Easy Navigation and Display Features:
Besides, the performance improvement for keynote application, Apple has also paid attention to the navigational features. Enjoy the handy thumbnail view by the slide navigator. Flick to browse the slides, drag to reorder them and tap to add the new ones with in no time. Make intelligent use of alignment guides and easily resize or rotate your photos. Do not forget to enjoy your presentation in the Retina Display which can make your presentation a showstopper. When displaying the presentation externally, like on a projector, you can use video mirroring. Navigate the slides, or view your presenter’s notes or use a pointer laser while doing the presentation from your iPhone or iPad; stream wirelessly using the AirPlay or Apple TV (these are sold separately).
4-Update your iOS with iCloud:
Do you know what the best thing about keynote application is? The answer is simple; you do enjoy making a ‘Moving Presentation’. You don’t need to worry about saving your work or transferring the file, start and finish it on the same device; because iCloud keeps your work up to date across all your devices, be it your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Enjoy your presentations with the latest edits without messing up into complicated file system.
5-Make your Presentation Go viral:
So we are done with a presentation with some great effects, charming animations, well coordinated fonts, suitable textures, and excellent representation of facts and figures; in short we are done with a stunning presentation. Are you not planning to make it viral? Come on, you should. So, it’s time to share and even print your presentation, as per your requirement. You can export your presentations as Keynote, PowerPoint or even PDF files, making them work on your Mac or PC. You can send and receive your files via e-mails or use iTunes to move it from one device to another. You may wish to print it wirelessly; AirPrint will make your wish come true.
Let’s have a quick look at the video featuring keynote application.
How does Keynote work
Its version 1.6 is available for $9.99 occupying 327 MB of the memory. It supports 25+ languages and is compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation) and iPad; requires iOS 5.1 or later. This brings us to the end of our exciting keynote exploration journey. Did you find it exciting too? Do not forget to share your worthy opinion with us.
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