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NovaMind adds presentation templates

NovaMind is pleased to announce the immediate availability of new presentation templates as part of the latest release of NovaMind 4 Pro and Platinum.

NovaMind is frequently used for presentations and to make it easier for you to create compelling presentations, two templates have been added.

The first is based on the excellent book “Beyond Bullet Points” by Cliff Atkinson

Beyond Bullet Points Mind Map Template

Beyond Bullet Points Mind Map Template

The template prompts you for the main points of your presentation so that you have a well structured presentation which takes into account the setting of the presentation, your role, the explanation of the current challenge and the desired outcome, and how to achieve that outcome. The details of how to structure your presentation in this way is explained in Cliff’s book.

The second template is based on Paul J. Kelly’s excellent book “The 7-Slide Solution

The 7-Slide Solution Mind Map Template

The 7-Slide Solution Mind Map Template

The template is set up so you can easily fill in the different portions of the presentations: Firstly engaging the audience, telling your “back story”, building the story and bringing it to the boil, then offering choices of solutions, providing resolution and setting up for a sequel. Full details are provided in Paul’s book.

Both presentation templates are from well respected authors and provide a good starting point for any presentation.

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How to upload your Mind Maps to NovaMind Connect

Hi, in this video you’ll learn how to upload a Mind Map to NovaMind Connect from within NovaMind.

The text below is basically the script of the movie for those who prefer having it in writing.
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NovaMind Mind Mapping Software for Windows gets PowerPoint export

NovaMind for Windows received a significant update today with the ability to export Mind Maps directly from NovaMind to PowerPoint.

This capability opens up new sharing opportunities where there is a need to brainstorm ideas using Mind Mapping techniques, and yet to share the information using more “traditional” presentation software.

The files produced are the new PPTX files used by PowerPoint 2007 for Windows and PowerPoint 2008 for Mac.

Here is a video of the export procedure and results:

Standard text styles are used wherever possible to make sure that when you apply a theme to your presentation in PowerPoint, the styles are applied consistently throughout the presentation.

Images on the branches are transferred to the presentation, and the branch notes become speaker notes.

This makes the transition from your NovaMind Mind Map to your PowerPoint presentation almost instantaneous.


The NovaMind Presenter for Windows: Mind Mapping video tutorial

The NovaMind Presenter allows you to give great presentations directly from within NovaMind, and also to edit the Mind Map while you are presenting. This gives you a very powerful but flexible presentation system. This video shows you the ins and outs of using the presenter to give your presentations.

There is no setup work to go from your Mind Map to the presentation system - just click a single button. And during the presentation if you want to go in to a specific branch, or expand other branches, it’s all just a click away.

NovaMind directly supports a very clear presentation style where you can give an overview of the main topics or objectives of the presentation from the first level branches of the Mind Map, then go into more detail as you visit each of the sub-branches. Then you can go around the top level branches again to give the summary of the presentation.

There is lots more information on how to give great presentations in the presentations section of the NovaMind web site.

 
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The NovaMind Presenter for Mac: Mind Mapping video tutorial

The NovaMind Presenter is a powerful presentation tool, and although it it very straightforward to use, there are some things in this video which you would not know by just playing with it. Generally it’s more fun watching a video than reading documentation - especially if you are a visual learner, so watch this NovaMind tutorial video to get up to speed quickly with the ins and outs of the Mind Map presenter.

With the NovaMind presenter, you can create great presentations directly from your Mind Maps with virtually no extra work above just creating the Mind Map.

NovaMind directly supports a very smooth presentation style where you can give an overview of the main topics or objectives of the presentation from the first level branches of the Mind Map, then go into more detail as each of the sub-branches is visited in turn. Then you can go around the top level branches in turn again to give the summary of the presentation.

There is lots more information on how to give great presentations in the presentations section of the NovaMind web site.

 
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Mind Map Connection: Site license sale, new Mind Mapping articles etc

NovaMind is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the latest Mind Map Connection newsletter, which contains information about the latest developments in NovaMind, including:

Mind Manager import functions

MS Project import and export functions

Crossgrade discounts

New Mind Mapping tutorial videos and web pages about how to use Mind Mapping for various types of planning

The “back to school” site license sale starting on 3rd July with 50%+ off a limited number of site licenses. Although this was prompted by the tight funding within schools, it is also open to anyone who is feeling the pinch of tough economic times.

Here is the link to read the full newsletter:

http://www.novamind.com/mind-map-connection/mmc-2008-06-28.php

Enjoy!

Gideon


NovaMind Screenwriting Video Tutorial - learn ScriptMapping

There is now a video tutorial now available to help you get up to speed with the NovaMind screenwriting capabilities. NovaMind helps screenwriters by allowing you to visualize the screenplay both from a visual storyboarding perspective on the Mind Map, but also use the built in screenwriter, in a combination we call ScriptMapping™.

Find out more by watching the video below:

 
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How to choose the right edition of NovaMind for your needs

This video explains what is in each of the different editions of NovaMind Mind Mapping software: Express, Pro and Platinum, and helps you choose which one is the right one for your mind mapping needs.

 

For a complete feature comparison, please see the NovaMind features page.

 

 
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Get started with Mind Mapping - new video for NovaMind for Mac

NovaMind is pleased to announce the first of a new series of tutorial videos on NovaMind for Mac. This first video shows you all the basics of creating your first mind map in NovaMind.

 
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Get started with Mind Mapping - new video for NovaMind for Windows

NovaMind is pleased to announce the first of a new series of tutorial videos on NovaMind for Windows. This first video shows you all the basics of creating your first mind map in NovaMind.

 
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"Totally Great 2"

I too am developing a film project and have completely fallen in love with NovaMind. It has been a tremendous tool for creating both the film's treatment and Keynote presentation. I was excited to see the Screenwriting Module added with version 2.x. Though I've used Final Draft for years, ever since OS X arrived I've been yearning for someone to write a native/cocoa application for screenwriting and to have it utilize the Services feature of OS X. From my perspective, having the screenwriting integrated with a mind mapping application will just be fantastic! In its initial version the Screenwriting Module has got the basics, and I'm hopeful that it will mature into a Final Draft competitor.

"GPercy" . : Version Tracker


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