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Presentation Patterns Projector Sanity Test

We've refreshed the Presentation Patterns Projector Sanity Test slide deck, or "Pppst" as we like to call it, in both PowerPoint and Keynote formats.

PPPST in a Keynote light table view

This slide deck is a helpful tool for testing a projector prior to giving a talk. The deck facilitates checking the colors, contrast, crop, dead pixes, and alignment of the projector setup.

Presenting-related Links

Matthew's Presentation Patterns Research Bookmarks
Learning Styles and Presenting
The Infamous Brindley Lecture
The Dr. Fox Effect
Kurt Vonnegut on the Shapes of Stories
Creating And Distributing Presentations On The Web - Smashing Magazine
Three ways to begin your presentation with a story
How to prepare: checklist for great talks - Scott Berkun