Tutorial for Hierarchy 001 – Building Exterior
Using the Building Frameworks
These frameworks are great to use to show structure and construction of an organization or concept. They have even been used to establish timing. The base is the foundation and the top is the overarching element. The pillars are the supports for the overarching element.
This type of building framework conveys the exterior structure, while HI002 is structured so that it conveys what is housed within the structure.
Once you have identified the best-suited PowerFramework, download it to a specific location on your computer so you'll be able to find it (the desktop is always a good choice).
Customizing Buildings
Adjust size
Remember to group the frameworks before sizing so that the integrity of the framework is maintained. Hold the shift key down if you want to scale it while you are sizing. Ungroup again once it is the size you like so other customizations can be made.
Color variations
Select color from your document's color palette or a complimentary color so that the PowerFramework will reflect the color scheme of the rest of your document. Select "No line" if you want to eliminate the outline of the object, or change the line point size if you want thinner lines. If you are using flat colors (no gradients or 3D), consider using a thin line just a little darker than your fill color to help define the individual segments of this framework.
3D variations
The 3D effect is okay to use with this type of framework. It helps if you have a little bit of knowledge about using the 3D toolbars though. The "light" shining on the 3D image was changed in this example. This was done so that the text area (place where text is usually placed on the individual pieces of the framework) was not so dark.
Shadows
Shadows used with framework tend to accentuate the flatness of the framework. When you are trying to add 3D (either by apply the 3D effect or by using gradients), the shadow tools works against you.
Gradients, patterns, and pictures
Gradient example 1 |
Gradient and pattern example 2 |
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These are just a few of the applications that you can employ. Explore!
Animations
Instead of animating the framework, you may want to consider just animating the content that you add to the slots as reveals, but other reveal schemes are equally effective.
Series that relate to this tutorial:
Links to instructions for getting the framework into your presentation
- Determine the best file type for your needs
- Download the file
- Import the framework into your presentation