NOTE: If you are wanting to have a presentation for a series that you have in Coleader already, you will have to build the presentation in Sidekick. It will not automatically create a presentation from Coleader.
Introduction:
Create presentations easily in Sidekick Beta!
1. Create a New Presentation:
Your journey begins at the Dashboard:
From the Dashboard: Start by clicking "Create Presentation".
Naming It: Give your presentation a relevant title. This could reflect the theme, day, or the main idea.
Set it in Motion: Click "Create Presentation" to open up the main workspace.
2. Diving into Presentation Settings:
Adjust your presentation settings to fit your needs:
Accessing Settings: Right after you create your presentation, you'll land on the main overview page. One the top right corner, you'll see the "Presentation Settings".
Adjusting Basics: Here, you can edit the title, change the brief description, and decide how you want the slides to transition – whether swiftly or at a paced speed.
Visual Backgrounds: Choose from a variety of aesthetics. You can set video backgrounds using direct URLs, upload images to use as backgrounds, or even choose a solid color for a minimalist look.
3. Crafting the Presentation Flow:
Structure is key for a coherent presentation:
Starting Point: Every presentation automatically starts with a welcome section. You can retain it or customize as needed.
Adding Sections: To incorporate more content, simply click on the "+" sign that is above/below a section or use the "Add Section" option in the program flow to the left.
Add Content to Sections: For instance, if you decide to engage your audience with a game, name the section accordingly, drag and drop the game images, and Sidekick will create the slides for you.
4. Personalizing Each Section:
Each section can be a unique experience:
Accessing Settings: Click on the gear icon within the section bar to the right for a deep dive into customization.
Background Individuality: Despite a global theme, each section can be differentiated with its own color, image, or video background.
5. Embedding Rich Content:
Bring life to your slides:
Announcement Slides: If you have key messages, drag and drop them into the desired section.
Songs: To add a song using SongSelect, click on "Add Song" in the program flow on the left and search for the song. Sidekick will import the lyrics and you can customize as needed.
Teaching Slides: You can either import images of your teaching presentation or edit them using text boxes.
6. Detailing and Fine-Tuning:
Attention to detail can elevate your presentation:
Fonts: Play with font settings in each section – from colors to sizes and styles. Dive deeper into our specialized font video for mastery.
Video Integration: Whether it's Vimeo, YouTube, or any other platform, all you need is the link. Paste it, resize, and your video is ready for viewing.
Expanding Slides: Want more slides? The "+" sign is your friend. Within a slide, you can flexibly add text, images, or videos.
7. Final Steps & Presentation:
Before the grand reveal:
Zoom Functionality: If you like to see more slides on the overview page, you can zoom in and out on the bottom left to get a bird's eye view of your presentation.
Going Live: Confident with your creation? Click "Present" and you're ready to go.