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Thursday, August 26, 2010

How to view PowerPoint Presentation on iPad

Playing a PowerPoint presentation on a portable is popular nowadays. You may be an expert in showing a business presentation on a Blackberry and extending an entertaining PPT to an iPhone. But how about iPad? Do you know how to turn a PowerPoint presentation onto an iPad? This post will guide you through.

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As iPad isn’t able to play PowerPoint directly, a compromise is necessary. Here I would love to introduce you 2 alternative choices:

Method 1: Turn PowerPoint to Video for Play-back on iPad

That is the way I prefer. Though not ready for MS PowerPoint, iPad gives good support for video playback. Below follows the video specifications of iPad:

iPad compatible video file formats:

  • H.264 video - up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats;
  • MPEG-4 video - up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats;
  • Motion JPEG - up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

Video is no doubt the best choice for playing a PowerPoint presentation full of visual aids.

Benefits of converting PowerPoint to video for iPad:

  • 1. Keep the dynamic effects in from your original PowerPoint presentation. If you include a set of motions, e.g. animations, transitions, sounds, movie clips in your presentation, converting it to iPad video will relieve you from fear of effect loss.
  • 2. Control playback of your presentation on iPad. You can pause at any time a question occurs, simply by clicking the Pause key. Always get interacted with your audience.
  • 3. Ready for mobile presentation. With an iPad plus a video projector and a white wall, you can demonstrate a PowerPoint presentation on the go. You don’t have to take a bulky computer on travel. Click here to see how to make a mobile presentation.

Then how? To convert your PowerPoint presentation to an iPad-compatible video, a third-party software app called Moyea PPT to Video Converter is there to help. The robust conversion program will enable you to expand a complex PowerPoint presentation to any format of iPad video, despite of fixed transitions, animations, linked sounds or movie clips. The conversion goes as easy as 3 steps, shown as below:

  • Step 1: Add your presentation to the program after installation. You can preview the slides and re-set the properties like slide name, transition, etc.
  • Step 2: Choose the output video format to an iPad supported. E.g. H.264 and MPEG-4. To customize the video parameters, click the Profile button.
  • Sep 3: When you are ready, click Start to start the converting. You will see a task list that shows the exact process of this conversion.

Once converted, the video presentation can be transferred to your iPad. Open your iTunes, choose File -> Preferences, then Video in the iPad tab. Choose the video from the specified location, and click OK for sync.

When the video presentation is on your iPad, you can play it at large.

Note: The Saving As Video method is highly recommended for complicated PowerPoint presentations with visual aids.

Let’s take an easy peek at the second method. Later, you can compare it with the first.

Method 2: Save PowerPoint as Static Pictures for Showing on iPad

iPad has a slideshow photo viewer that allows you to enjoy still pictures in slideshow mode. That is, you can save your PowerPoint presentation to pictures for displaying on iPad.

Best image file format for iPad: JPEG - takes the least memory yet with high quality.

To save your PowerPoint presentation to a static set of pictures, do the following:

  • 1. Go to the PowerPoint presentation. Click the Office button (in 2007 version) or File -> Save As -> Other Formats.
  • 2. A Save As interface pops up. In the Save as type dropdown, select *.jpg. Click Save.
  • 3. A message prompts asking you how you want to export the slide. Choose Every Slide to export all the slides in your presentation. The slides will be output to a folder with separate slide files, named as Slide x.JPG.

Now you can import the set of slide pictures to your iPad. Go to your iTunes, select File -> Preferences, in the iPad tab, and choose Photos to add in the slides from the specified folder. Click OK for sync.

When the slides are synced to your iPad, you can view it in a picture slideshow mode.

Limitations: Everything dynamic in PowerPoint will get lost, i.e. animations, timings, music, movie clips.

It is obvious that Method 2 favors silent, motionless PowerPoint presentations for iPad, while Method 1 does a wonderful job for dynamic slideshows on iPad. Dear readers, do you need to play your presentation on iPad? Which method do you prefer? Tell me your choice!

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

More Participation, More Discounts – Moyea Back-to-school Sales Promotion Activities Are Underway

Before September 16 of this year, everyone can enjoy impressive discount in the event of purchasing Moyea PPT to DVD Burner Edu Edition or Moyea PPT to Video Converter Edu Edition in bulk.

Shenzhen, P. R. China (August 12, 2010) – To celebrate the beginning of new school term, Moyea Software Co., Ltd. (“Moyea Software”), an innovative provider of multimedia presentation solutions, has launched a variety of back-to-school sales promotion activities recently, one of which is the More Purchase, More Discount favorable promotion.
Moyea Software has been researching and developing sorts of PowerPoint converters since the date of its foundation, such as PPT to DVD (Pro/Lite/Edu), PPT to Video (Pro/Edu), PPT4Web, and PPT to PDF(FREE), all of which are building various bridges linking PowerPoint documents and other format files.
As one of the flagship products, Moyea PPT to DVD Burner Edu Edition is an easy-to-use tool that helps you convert PowerPoint to DVD or video perfectly, with all the original elements of PowerPoint documents reserved.
Edu Edition is without much difference from the Pro Edition, excepting the education-specific template and the price. Compared to the price of the Pro Edition, that of the Edu Edition is nearly decreased by 40%.
In addition, Moyea PPT to Video Converter Edu just provides the conversion between PowerPoint and video at a more reasonable price, which is designed for the users who just needs this service.
Just as a gift to all the teachers and school-aged kids at present, the more you buy the more discounts you will obtain. The quantity-price lookup table is shown as below.

Quantity PPT to DVD Burner Edu PPT to Video Converter Edu
Volume License 1 $60.95 per license $28.95 per license
Volume License 2-5 $52.95 per license $24.95 per license
Volume License 6-9 $44.95 per license $20.95 per license

Note: if you buy ten or more volume licenses at a time, please contact with the Moyea staff (sales@dvd-ppt-slideshow.com) to enjoy bigger discounts.

Availability
Both Moyea PPT to DVD Burner Edu Edition and Moyea PPT to Video Converter Edu Edition support Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 or higher, including PowerPoint 2010. Applicable operating systems contain Windows 7/XP/2000/NT/Vista.

Direct download link:
Download the Moyea PPT to DVD Burner Edu Edition

Download the Moyea PPT to Video Converter Edu Edition

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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Miss Universe 2010 Winner Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete

A 22-year-old Mexico woman has won the Miss Universe 2010 pageant after donning a flowing red gown and telling an audience it’s important to teach children family values.

Jimena Navarrete of Guadalajara was first to answer an interview question Monday night and the last of 83 contestants standing in the headline-grabbing pageant on the Las Vegas Strip.

Her one-strap gown flowed behind her like a sheet as she walked. Earlier, she smiled in a violet bikini as she confidently strutted across the stage.

Asked by Olympic gold-medal figure skater Evan Lysacek how she felt about unsupervised Internet use, Navarrete said the Internet is important but parents need to be careful and watch over their children.

“I do believe that Internet is an indispensable, necessary tool for the present time,” she said through an interpreter. “We must be sure to teach them the values that we learned as a family.”

First runner-up was Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillipps, while second runner-up was Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell.

Navarrete is Mexico’s second Miss Universe; Lupita Jones of Mexico won the title in 1991. Navarrete replaces Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela.

Navarrete’s win thwarted Miss Venezuela Marelisa Gibson from giving the South American country a third consecutive win. Neither Gibson nor Miss USA Rima Fakih made the top 15 finalists.

Navarrete won a package of prizes including an undisclosed salary, a luxury New York apartment with living expenses, a one-year scholarship to the New York Film Academy with housing after her reign, plus jewelry, clothes and shoes fit for a beauty champion.

Campbell won the Miss Congeniality Universe award. Miss Thailand Fonthip Watcharatrakul won Miss Photogenic Universe and a second award for having the best national costume.

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Miss Universe Winners 1952–2009

Miss Universe is an annual international beauty contest run by the Miss Universe Organization. The pageant is one of the most publicized beauty contests in the world with 600 million viewers.

The contest was founded in 1952 by California clothing company Pacific Mills. The pageant became part of Kayser-Roth and then Gulf and Western Industries, before being acquired by Donald Trump in 1996.

The current Miss Universe is Stefanía Fernández, from Venezuela. She won the title on August 23, 2009.

83 women, representing their proud countries will compete tonight for the Miss Universe 2010 crown. The top 15 had been pre-selected by the judges.

The 59th edition of the pageant will be held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. live broadcast worldwide. The prestigious event will be hosted by Bret MichaelsBret Michaels and Natalie Morales.

Stefanía Fernández will crown her successor at the end of this event. She has spent her reign traveling as an advocate for HIV/AIDS education, research and legislation. The woman crowned Miss Universe 2010 will continue to do the same.

Each contestant, representing more than 80 countries, will compete in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview. Worldwide distribution of the competition has topped more than 190 countries in past years.

Past 5 Title holders:

Miss Universe 2009 Stefanía Fernández

Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza

Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori

Miss Universe 2006 Zuleyka Rivera

Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova

Miss Universe 2004 Jennifer Hawkins

Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza

Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori

Miss Universe 2006 Zuleyka Rivera

Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova

Miss Universe 2004 Jennifer Hawkins

Miss Universe 2003 Amelia Vega

Miss Universe 2002 Justine Pasek

Miss Universe 2001 Denise M Quinones

Miss Universe 2000 Lara DuttaLara Dutta

Miss Universe 1999 Mpule Kwelagobe

Miss Universe 1998 Wendy Fitzwilliam

Miss Universe 1997 Brook Antoinette Mahealani Lee

Miss Universe 1996 Joseph Alicia MachadoAlicia Machado Fajardo

Miss Universe 1995 Chelsi Smith

Miss Universe 1994 Sushmita Sen

Miss Universe 1993 Dayanara Torres

Miss Universe 1992 Michelle McLean

Miss Universe 1991 Lupita Jones

Miss Universe 1990 Mona Grudt

Miss Universe 1989 Angela Visser

Miss Universe 1988 Porntip Nakhirunkanok

Miss Universe 1987 Cecilia Carolina Bolocco Fonck

Miss Universe 1986 Barbara Palacios Teyde

Miss Universe 1985 Deborah Carthy-Deu

Miss Universe 1984 Yvonne Ryding

Miss Universe 1983 Lorraine Downes

Miss Universe 1982 Karen Diane Baldwin

Miss Universe 1981 Mona Irene Lailan Saez Conde

Miss Universe 1980 Shawn Nichols Weatherly

Miss Universe 1979 Maritza Sayalero

Miss Universe 1978 Margaret Gardiner

Miss Universe 1977Janelle Commissiong

Miss Universe 1976 Rina Messinger

Miss Universe 1975 Anne Marie Pohtamo

Miss Universe 1974 Amparo Munoz

Miss Universe 1973 Margarita Moran

Miss Universe 1972 Kerry Anne Wells

Miss Universe 1971 Georgina Rizk

Miss Universe 1970 Marisol Malaret

Miss Universe 1969 Gloria DiazGloria Diaz

Miss Universe 1968 Martha Vasconcellos

Miss Universe 1967 Sylvia Louise Hitchcock

Miss Universe 1966 Margreta Arvidsson

Miss Universe 1965 Apasra Hongsakula

Miss Universe 1964 Kiriaki Corinna Tsopei

Miss Universe 1963 Ieda Maria Vargas

Miss Universe 1962 Norma Nolan

Miss Universe 1961Marlene Schmidt

Miss Universe 1960 Linda Bement

Miss Universe 1959 Akiko Kojima

Miss Universe 1958 Luz Marina Zuluaga

Miss Universe 1957 Gladys Zender

Miss Universe 1956 Carol Morris

Miss Universe 1955 Hillevi Rombin

Miss Universe 1954 Miriam Stevenson

Miss Universe 1953 Christiane Martel

Miss Universe 1952 Armi Kuusela

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