Question
Question 1
Ernesto is creating his first-ever storyboard in preparation for a presentation. What are three things he should keep in mind if he wants to use best practices to create a storyboard that is effective and professional?
Question 2
Katarina’s company wants to create a television commercial for their product that is in the form of a parody. What does this mean? What is a parody? What is an example of how they might use a parody in a commercial?
Question 3
Nathaniel has decided to use a line graph and a pie chart in his presentation. How do these two visuals differ? What is one effective way to use each of these visuals?
Question 4
Teresa’s boss asks her to revise her visual design of her slide deck. What are three generally accepted design principles she should consider when revising her slides?
Question 5
Ivan wants to make his presentation more engaging. He would like to add some advanced features to his slide deck to make it more interesting. What are three features he could use to enhance his presentation? How would these features enhance a presentation?
Ernesto is creating his first-ever storyboard in preparation for a presentation. What are three things he should keep in mind if he wants to use best practices to create a storyboard that is effective and professional?
Question 2
Katarina’s company wants to create a television commercial for their product that is in the form of a parody. What does this mean? What is a parody? What is an example of how they might use a parody in a commercial?
Question 3
Nathaniel has decided to use a line graph and a pie chart in his presentation. How do these two visuals differ? What is one effective way to use each of these visuals?
Question 4
Teresa’s boss asks her to revise her visual design of her slide deck. What are three generally accepted design principles she should consider when revising her slides?
Question 5
Ivan wants to make his presentation more engaging. He would like to add some advanced features to his slide deck to make it more interesting. What are three features he could use to enhance his presentation? How would these features enhance a presentation?
Answers
GPT-5 mini
Question 1 — Storyboard best practices (three things)
- Be clear about purpose and audience: define the message, tone, and who you’re speaking to before sketching scenes. That drives content, pacing, and visual style.
- Plan sequence and timing: show the flow of shots/frames in order, include estimated durations, transitions, and key beats so the presentation’s rhythm is predictable and rehearsable.
- Include clear visuals + notes: use simple images/thumbnail sketches and add captions for dialogue, camera direction, voiceover, and on-screen text. Consistent labeling (scene numbers, shot types) makes the board easy for collaborators to follow.
Question 2 — What is a parody and a commercial example
- Definition: A parody is a humorous or satirical imitation of a recognizable style, work, genre, or person, exaggerating features to entertain or critique. In many jurisdictions parody has some legal protection, but you should still avoid defamation or confusing consumers about endorsements.
- Example for a commercial: If the company sells a cleaning product, they could parody a famous 1950s “perfect housewife” ad—over-the-top music and dramatic close-ups—then reveal the modern, easy-to-use product that “debunks” the stereotype. Or mimic a well-known superhero commercial to humorously show the product “saving the day.”
Question 3 — Line graph vs pie chart (+ one effective use each)
- Difference: A line graph shows how a value changes across a continuous variable (usually time), emphasizing trends and direction. A pie chart shows proportions of a whole at one point in time, emphasizing relative share among categories.
- Effective uses:
- Line graph: show monthly revenue, website traffic, or temperature trends over time to illustrate upward/downward trends and rates of change.
- Pie chart: show market share or budget allocation at a single point (e.g., percent of total spending by department). Keep slices few and label percentages for clarity.
Question 4 — Three accepted slide design principles
- Contrast: ensure text stands out from background (high color contrast), use bold/size differences to make important elements pop. Limit fonts to 1–2 typefaces.
- Alignment & hierarchy: align elements to a grid, use consistent margins and positioning, and establish a clear visual hierarchy (title, subhead, body) so the eye follows intended order.
- Simplicity and whitespace: remove clutter, use one idea per slide, prefer short phrases and strong visuals. White space improves readability and focus.
Question 5 — Three advanced features to enhance a presentation (and how they help)
- Animations/transitions (builds, entrance effects, Morph): use controlled builds to reveal points step-by-step so the audience focuses on one idea at a time and you control pacing. Use subtle transitions for polish; avoid excessive effects.
- Embedded video or audio: adds variety, demonstrates a product in action, or provides a compelling testimonial; multimedia can re-engage attention and convey complex information more quickly than slides alone.
- Interactivity (polls, live Q&A, hyperlinks/triggers): live polls or Q&A increase audience participation and give real-time feedback; clickable links or slide triggers let you adapt flow based on audience interest and create non-linear navigation.
If you want, I can tailor these recommendations to a specific presentation type (sales pitch, training, short pitch, TV ad storyboard) or give templates/examples for a storyboard or slide layout.
- Be clear about purpose and audience: define the message, tone, and who you’re speaking to before sketching scenes. That drives content, pacing, and visual style.
- Plan sequence and timing: show the flow of shots/frames in order, include estimated durations, transitions, and key beats so the presentation’s rhythm is predictable and rehearsable.
- Include clear visuals + notes: use simple images/thumbnail sketches and add captions for dialogue, camera direction, voiceover, and on-screen text. Consistent labeling (scene numbers, shot types) makes the board easy for collaborators to follow.
Question 2 — What is a parody and a commercial example
- Definition: A parody is a humorous or satirical imitation of a recognizable style, work, genre, or person, exaggerating features to entertain or critique. In many jurisdictions parody has some legal protection, but you should still avoid defamation or confusing consumers about endorsements.
- Example for a commercial: If the company sells a cleaning product, they could parody a famous 1950s “perfect housewife” ad—over-the-top music and dramatic close-ups—then reveal the modern, easy-to-use product that “debunks” the stereotype. Or mimic a well-known superhero commercial to humorously show the product “saving the day.”
Question 3 — Line graph vs pie chart (+ one effective use each)
- Difference: A line graph shows how a value changes across a continuous variable (usually time), emphasizing trends and direction. A pie chart shows proportions of a whole at one point in time, emphasizing relative share among categories.
- Effective uses:
- Line graph: show monthly revenue, website traffic, or temperature trends over time to illustrate upward/downward trends and rates of change.
- Pie chart: show market share or budget allocation at a single point (e.g., percent of total spending by department). Keep slices few and label percentages for clarity.
Question 4 — Three accepted slide design principles
- Contrast: ensure text stands out from background (high color contrast), use bold/size differences to make important elements pop. Limit fonts to 1–2 typefaces.
- Alignment & hierarchy: align elements to a grid, use consistent margins and positioning, and establish a clear visual hierarchy (title, subhead, body) so the eye follows intended order.
- Simplicity and whitespace: remove clutter, use one idea per slide, prefer short phrases and strong visuals. White space improves readability and focus.
Question 5 — Three advanced features to enhance a presentation (and how they help)
- Animations/transitions (builds, entrance effects, Morph): use controlled builds to reveal points step-by-step so the audience focuses on one idea at a time and you control pacing. Use subtle transitions for polish; avoid excessive effects.
- Embedded video or audio: adds variety, demonstrates a product in action, or provides a compelling testimonial; multimedia can re-engage attention and convey complex information more quickly than slides alone.
- Interactivity (polls, live Q&A, hyperlinks/triggers): live polls or Q&A increase audience participation and give real-time feedback; clickable links or slide triggers let you adapt flow based on audience interest and create non-linear navigation.
If you want, I can tailor these recommendations to a specific presentation type (sales pitch, training, short pitch, TV ad storyboard) or give templates/examples for a storyboard or slide layout.