5 Tools to Try for Your Next Presentation


One of the most challenging parts of giving any presentation is the ability to engage your audience.  After all, we have all sat through our fair share of boring presentations.  The good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way.  There are a number of great presentation tools that will wow audiences and turn your presentation into a beautiful and dynamic experience.  Here are five tools to try for you next presentation.

Prezi

Welcome to a whole new definition of slideshow! This innovative tool will capture your audience with an engaging and memorable presentation.  Unlike traditional PowerPoint which transitions from one slide to the next, Prezi appears more like a movie in that your slides are seamless and fluid.  Add music, animated timelines, online content integration and much more with this slick tool in order to really bring your presentation to life.  It is a whole new way to pitch your next proposal that is sure to get people talking.

Powtoon

As the name implies, this tool makes the most of a little animation.  You can create animated videos and presentations with this easy-to-use tool.  It’s a fun and catchy way to grab audience attention and is surprisingly powerful.  You can also easily download your video to your computer so you can access it quickly.

Keynote

For people who are familiar with PowerPoint, Keynote is a great option.  Keynote allows users to create beautiful presentations complete with tables, charts, photos, videos, and cinematic animations.  It is very user friendly, allowing you to easily create a presentation that is innovative and professional.

Slidebean

This online presentation tool lets you add your own content and will automatically convert it into beautifully designed slides.  The benefit of this tool is that you can have a professional presentation in a fraction of the time it would take you to create your own PowerPoint. It comes with dozens of presentation templates ensuring that your presentation is dynamic and engaging.

Haiku Deck

This iPad application allows you to create beautiful slides in less time than other presentation tools.  This is perfect for salespeople who are on the go and prefer to work on a mobile device.  Haiku Deck features a nice variety of templates and an easy to use interface.  Importing your content is quick and easy and the final result is a quality presentation.

The next time you have a speaking engagement, join the many presenters who have decided to break free from PowerPoint.  Get your creative juices flowing with one of these innovative presentation tools.  Inspire your audience with a captivating presentation.