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This PowerPoint presentation, designed by Steven A. Jones at Louisiana Tech University, showcases features beneficial for the NSF-Funded Research Experiences in Micro/Nano Engineering Program. It highlights the use of animations to illustrate complex biological functions, such as the mechanism of von Willebrand factor. Key elements include master slides, customizable backgrounds, and video integration methods, ensuring engaging and informative presentations. Learn effective animation techniques while adhering to best practices to minimize distractions and enhance audience understanding.
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PowerPoint • Steven A. Jones • Biomedical Engineering • Louisiana Tech University • Created for Louisiana Tech’s NSF-Funded Research Experiences in Micro/Nano Engineering Program
Useful Features • Master Slide • Animation • Appear • Move • 3. Macros
The Slide Master • View | Master | Slide Master • Change background • Insert Logos • Insert date, slide numbers • Set up default outline formats
Pieces of the Master Louisiana Tech Logo NSF Logo White Banner
Example Animation • The following slides show how animation can be used to demonstrate the function of a protein (von Willebrand factor).
Von Willebrand Factor (vWf) Sticky Not sticky Attaches to Collagen
Flow vWf: a Natural Nanomachine
Flow vWf: a Natural Nanomachine Without flow, the first platelet passes by the protein. With flow, the protein opens and the second platelet is captured.
Animation Methods • The previous animation used the following: • Entrance: Appear • Exit: Disappear • Start: • On Click • With Previous • After Previous
Example: Oxbow Lake How did this “oxbow lake” form?
Oxbow Lake Another Example
Coolabah Tree www.anbg.gov.au/friends/archives/articles/articlesaug02.html
Coolabah Tree www.anbg.gov.au/friends/archives/articles/articlesaug02.html
Coolabah Tree www.anbg.gov.au/friends/archives/articles/articlesaug02.html
Important Lesson • While these effects tend to be cool. Usually it is best to keep this sort of thing to a minimum. • Prevent epileptic seizures • Prevent sea-sickness • Do not let your audience become distracted by special effects.
To Add a Video • Right click on the file (in Windows Explorer) and select “copy.” • Go to the Powerpoint slide and paste. • Edit options (right click and go to “action settings”) – usually “object action | play”
Caveats for Videos • Make sure the application will be available on the computer you will be using. • Make sure the path is correct for the computer you will be using. • Pre-test the video on the computer you will be using.
Useful Macros • Variable Letter • Greek Letter • Normal Letter • Circle Exponent With Equation Editor Unmodified Text a=R(w/n)1/2 Modified Text a=R(w/n)1/2