Overview
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Learn how to create professional presentations using LaTeX and Beamer in this comprehensive tutorial video. Discover the advantages of using LaTeX for math-heavy presentations and explore the basics of slide creation, including itemized lists with timings and various timing controls. Master text size adjustments, aspect ratio settings, and the application of themes and color schemes to enhance your presentation's visual appeal. Delve into advanced techniques such as incorporating theorems, proofs, and examples, utilizing multiple columns, and organizing content with sections and title pages. Gain insights on creating handouts and leveraging Overleaf for version control and collaboration. Perfect for academics, researchers, and anyone looking to elevate their presentation skills in technical fields.
Syllabus
My PhD Defense Presentation
Why LaTeX and Overleaf
Presentation Basics
Making our first slides
Itemized Lists with timings
Displaying your presentation as a pdf
Timing controls: onslide, only, and alerts
Text size and aspect ratio in documentclass
Themes and Colorthemes
Preamble tweaks: navigation bar and transparency
Theorems, Proofs, Examples, etc
Multiple Columns
Sections and Title Pages
Creating a handout
Versions and collaboration in Overleaf
Taught by
Dr. Trefor Bazett