How can you present your 3D modeling ideas to stakeholders?

1 Know your audience

Before you prepare your presentation, you need to understand who your audience is and what they expect from you. Are they technical experts, potential customers, or decision-makers? What are their goals, needs, and pain points? How familiar are they with 3D modeling and the product domain? Depending on your audience, you may need to adjust the level of detail, the language, and the format of your presentation. For example, if you are presenting to a client, you may want to focus on the benefits and features of your product, while if you are presenting to a developer, you may want to explain the technical aspects and challenges of your 3D model.

2 Choose the right format

Presenting your 3D models can take different forms, depending on the purpose and context of your presentation. Images are a popular way to show different views, angles, and perspectives of your 3D model. They are easy to create, share, and print, but they may not capture the full depth and complexity of your 3D model. Editing and enhancing images can be done with software like Photoshop, GIMP, or Blender. Videos provide more dynamic and immersive visuals than images, but they require more time and resources to produce and edit. Premiere, After Effects, or Blender can be used for creating and editing videos. Interactive demos offer the most interactive and realistic way to present your 3D model; however, they may require more technical skills and compatibility issues to set up and run. Unity, Unreal Engine, or Sketchfab can be used for creating and hosting your interactive demos.

3 Prepare your content

Once you have chosen the format of your presentation, you need to prepare the content that will accompany your 3D model. This includes a title and a subtitle that summarize the main idea and value proposition, a brief introduction explaining the background, problem, and solution, a clear structure organizing the presentation into sections, a script or storyboard outlining key points, transitions, and call to action, as well as a visual design enhancing aesthetics, readability, and consistency. You can use software like PowerPoint, Keynote, or Canva to create and design your slides.

4 Practice and refine

Before you deliver your presentation, it's important to practice and refine it until you are confident and comfortable. To ensure that your presentation works properly and smoothly, test it on different devices, platforms, and browsers. Additionally, check your presentation for any errors, typos, or glitches that may affect its quality and credibility. Review your presentation for any irrelevant, redundant, or unclear information that may confuse or bore your audience. To further improve your presentation and address any gaps or issues, solicit feedback from your peers, mentors, or experts. Finally, rehearse your presentation several times - preferably in front of a mirror, a camera, or a live audience - to improve your delivery and timing.

5 Engage your audience

During your presentation, you need to engage your audience and keep their attention and interest. To do this, you can use storytelling techniques such as anecdotes, metaphors, examples, or scenarios to illustrate your 3D model and its value. You can also make your presentation more interactive and participatory by using questions, polls, quizzes, or games. Additionally, you can use humor, emotions, or surprises to make your presentation more fun and appealing. Finally, gestures, eye contact, and voice modulation can make your presentation more expressive and persuasive. With body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice you can convey enthusiasm and confidence.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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