Resources
PowerPoint Presentation
Producer: Ben Barrett
Phone: (717) 703-3488 Ext. 388
Email: ben@abwe.org
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PowerPoint & Scala Compared
Strengths
- Flexibility: presentation can easily be changed, updated, or customized for each showing (if needed)
- Light, easy to carry and easy to set up equipment
- Has a cutting edge appeal
- Can include video clips, animation & sounds
- Software is easy to learn and easy to use
- Use in dimly lighted rooms
- Equipment can also be used in your on-the-field ministry
Production Time
Missionary's time:
- Selecting a workable theme and plan the presentation (including a detailed outline)
- Acquiring and select pictures & other graphics
Media Department Time:
- (1.5:1) 1.5 hours per each minute of the final presentation time
Missionary time in Harrisburg: 5 days
Weaknesses
- Some churches may be offended by the apparent technological sophistication and the cost of the equipment
- Temptation to create unimaginative or poorly designed presentations
(especially, simplistic text slides, bullet charts, or
template-based shows) that lack interesting graphics & visual effects - Speaker support: requires live presentation each time
Costs
Production costs depend on:
- No materials cost
- Production cost is related to the number & types of creative graphics used
- $150 estimated cost for average 15 minute presentation
Equipment & Software:
- Laptop computer
- Recent PowerPoint version
- Computer data projector (prices range from $1,800 to $3,500, depending on resolution & brightness) [ABWE leasing available]