Prezi: Innovation in Presentation

One more post before I forgot. In fact, this was the original post for today, while the previous one is just an additional idea I got when I checked my email inbox.

I just tried to use another presentation software for the very first time in my life. As far as I can remember, I only use PowerPoint, PowerPoint and PowerPoint for any kind of presentation. Only this time, just this Tuesday to be more exact, I tried to use another software: Prezi.

This is not exactly a free software, actually, but indeed you can use the free version with many limitations. And because this is still my first time to use it, I don't dare to use the paid version. Though, I must say after my first usage, I'm quite satisfied to use it.

The free version must be made online, unfortunately, so having a good internet connection is essential here. And so is time. The best part of Prezi is that it fits perfectly for everyone who wants his/her presentation more innovative and 'archaic'. Unlike PowerPoint, Prezi enables you to rotate the presentation freely, zoom to any directions and move not between slides but between places. Imagine it is a big blackboard, and you hold a camera for making a movie. Then imagine you zoom in into one part of the blackboard, and then roll your camera to another part. The result is like watching a film, right? That's just how it is using Prezi: it's like you're using a film for your presentation.

I must say Prezi can be a better option, especially for those who take art and need to show their creativity through their presentation. However, making Prezi needs much more time. You need to develop both content and the design of the presentation. Where will you focus at after this? How will the camera move? All of these need a certain amount of consideration. Still, it's quite challenging to make an original presentation for your Prezi!

Prezi, however, indeed has its limitation. Three limitations, as I have found it. First, unlike PowerPoint, you can't use animation in your presentation. You can move the focus freely, indeed, but you can't make the word disappear or use certain visual effects, like when you use PowerPoint. That's when ol' PowerPoint can be useful.

Secondly, Prezi uses a lot of movement to create its presentation. If not careful, it will end up making your audience confused. Make sure you give a gap between each movement, so readers don't need to feel their heads dizzy.

Lastly, unless you have a paid account, your Prezi can be seen by everyone and can be downloaded in one click. This is especially troublesome if you have a very important, top secret presentation you want to keep from annoying spectators. 'Twas annoying...

That's all, I suppose, a glimpse to Prezi. I have tried to make one myself for Myths and Legends presentation. Check it out. I hope it's not that confusing. I didn't use the twisting movement in fear I might get the audience confused. This is still my first experiment, so my apologies if it's still not in a perfect quality!