Category Archives: Graphics

Cinequest 2026 – Shorts Program 4: Animated Worlds

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Ric Bretschneider

But I want to give you a taste of what the animation shorts program provides. So for short films, you get a TLDR review of each. Enjoy. Continue reading →

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How Many PowerPoints in the World?

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Ric Bretschneider

“How much PowerPoint is there in the world?” Does it matter? Should be bother trying to figure it out? And who does it help in the end? Continue reading →

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Presentation Pros in NYC

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Ric Bretschneider

What? You’re in or near New York around July 19th? Well, let me hook you up with the secret password that will get you in the door for free. Continue reading →

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Your Presentation Guild

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Ric Bretschneider

The Presentation Guild, a not-for-profit organization, has been hard at work getting ready for you. Quietly creating an environment where presentation professionals can enjoy just the right mix of community, training, support and comradery. Someplace we can all hang out at the virtual water cooler, go to classes, listen to experts in our field talk, and definitively set the presentation professional in the public spotlight as an important and well-defined industry position. Continue reading →

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Finally, I’m Sold on Microsoft Office Subscriptions

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Ric Bretschneider

I’ve been looking forward to writing this article for a couple of weeks now, ever since I got a sneak preview of things to come in the PowerPoint program. It’s not particularly hard for me to keep a secret, but it’s much more fun to share…
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The Fibonacci Method of Dealing with Difficult Clients

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Ric Bretschneider

I love a good Fibonacci sequence, especially one with humor. And a friend (thanks, Rob) recently shared a priceless pricelist that did just that. We’ve all dealt with those folks who want to be much more involved in the process than is good for them or you. These are typically the ones who want you… Continue reading →

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Secrets the PowerPoint Developers Don’t Even Know…

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Ric Bretschneider

One of my favorite things to do is to show the developer of a function or piece of software something it does that they just weren’t expecting. I know, you’re thinking bugs, and bugs are fun too. But what I’m really talking about are cool tips and tricks that can get you out of PowerPoint jams and into really cool solutions. Continue reading →

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