The First “Scott Thinks It’s Hot!” Award of 2008 Goes to The Book “Presentation Zen” by Garr Reynolds
OK, this isn’t exactly Photoshop related, but it’s for creative people (like you), so I really wanted to turn you on to it. I’ve been a fan of Garr Reynold’s blog on presentation design for a few years now (here’s the link), and when I saw (two days ago), that Garr had written Presentation Zen, an entire book on designing slide presentations, I knew I had to get it.
Well, it came in today, and read it cover to cover tonight. This book is absolutely brilliant (that’s why I gave it my first 2008 “Scott Thinks It’s Hot Award!”), and should be required reading for anyone that has to do a business slide presentation on any level. It’s that good!
What really got me excited about this book (besides the obvious design aspects of it) is that it’s really a book about how to communicate with people on a visual and emotional level. It’s way beyond just where to put the type and where to put the photos (though it covers that in great detail). Instead, not only will it change the way you design slides, but more importantly how you view the role of slides, and give you some communication insights that go way beyond the slides themselves.
It’s very well written, researched, it’s straight to the point, and I could go on and on but I can sum it up this way; you must buy this book! (you’ll thank me later).
Here’s the link to it on Amazon.com and Barnes&Noble.com.
Looks like an interesting read - will have to check it out, thanks Scott. Good luck with the band gig - break a proverbial leg. Always tough to make a transition from one art form (photography) to another (music).
Hi Scott,
Your symbol looks surprisingly a lot like a Krispy Kream logo…mmmmm.
Like everything else, you speak people listen. I’m sure the book will find its way to my library along with McNally’s book. I watched videos from your online Kelby Training yesterday as much as I could between meetings and classes after I finally signed up.
Just a note. I first picked up a DSLR and first opened Photoshop about 19 months ago and thanks to NAPP, people around me tell me how far I’ve come. I feel as if I don’t really know anything, but folks keep asking me to do things for them.
One more thing. In Vegas, I told Matt that I really feel like I suck. He told me that we all have “I suck” moments. That statement from him was very refreshing because of the knowledge you guys hold.
Really, THANK YOU AND NAPP FOR EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!
mike
Scott, I am honored indeed (and not worthy!). I am a huge fan of your books. Funny, that. Just three days ago I put up this post.
http://snipurl.com/1yqsi
Look at the photo of the stack of books. Is this Karma?
Again, your kind words are most appreciated. Your tips and your lessons in your books and blog, etc. are so valuable. You’ve taught me a ton. Thanks again for all you do!
Cheers!
Garr
Hi Scott and all readers,
Anyone knows were I can find info about making slide presentations with Adobe Flash? All tutorials seems to be about everything else Flash than slide presentations.
Thanks…
Why not a snappier title
Hot! sez Scott
Scott sez HOT!
In tricky type.
Good work.
Thanks.
John
Thanks for the tip, Scott. I need something like this to spice up presentations in our office.
Hey Scott,
thanks for the great tip! A book about better slideshow was just what i needed!
And the blog is hot too!
Going straight to amazon…
Mauro