The textbook did a fine job setting boundaries for
presentation media. It went through various digital and traditional options and
emphasized the importance of clarity. I was actually surprised by how
up-to-date this textbook was as far as technology and digital media went. The
author provided tips and pointers about how to make the most of your media
while also warning the readers of some common errors such as superfluous text,
obnoxious fonts, and all of the other possible distractions associated with digital
media (i.e. powerpoints). However, I’m not sure that I agree with the author
about audio media. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a speech where audio has been
utilized effectively. In my experience, audio is more distracting than its
visual counterpoint because it directly interferes with what the speaker is
vocally saying. Ideally, the audio could be used to “set a mood,” but that’s a
tricky task. Much of the time, background music is effective at doing one of
two things: lulling an audience to sleep or making the speech sound corny and
forced. I’m open to the possibility that audio could enhance the speech’s
effectiveness, but until I’ve seen it done, I don’t quite believe it.
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