Turn your Obsidian visual notes and whiteboards into interactive, high-impact presentations.
Why this course exists
There is a gap most knowledge workers and visual thinkers face:
You either:
- sketch ideas freely on a digital canvas → but have to copy-paste screenshots into PowerPoint or Keynote to present them
- or build traditional linear slides → but lose the visual context, interconnectedness, and big-picture overview of your thoughts
Traditional presentation tools break your thinking.
They force non-linear ideas into rigid, fragmented rectangular boxes.
Slideshow v4 removes that friction.
It transforms Excalidraw inside Obsidian into a dynamic, camera-driven presentation engine—allowing you to present directly from your living visual notes, mind maps, and whiteboard drawings without ever switching apps.
What makes this different
This is not just about clicking through static slides.
It’s about building a fluid visual storytelling system where:
- you can present with non-destructive Marker Frames or organic multi-point line paths
- complex concepts are introduced gently through progressive reveals and animations
- your presenter notes stay private on your laptop, teleprompter, or iPad via Sidecar while your audience sees only clean visuals
- you can pan, zoom, draw with a laser pointer, and resume seamlessly from where you left off
You are not assembling disposable slide decks.
You are presenting your visual knowledge directly from the source.
What you’ll learn
This course takes you from basic installation to advanced presenter workflows, helping you deliver engaging presentations directly from Obsidian.
Launch your first presentation in seconds
- Install the script via the Excalidraw Script Store with 1-click updates
- Draw slides instantly with keyboard shortcuts (
Ffor frames, or continuous line paths) - Present in full-screen or windowed mode with simple modifier keys
Master non-destructive Marker Frames
- Use dotted Marker Frames that never crop elements or break arrow connections
- Ensure frames remain invisible in exported PDFs and images
- Fit slide boundaries precisely to 16:9, A4, or custom display aspect ratios to prevent spoilers
Animate diagrams and progressive reveals
- Stagger bullet points, diagram branches, and mind maps
- Choose triggers: reveal elements on advance or after timed delays
- Apply subtle zooms, slides, and fades without visual clutter
Professional dual-screen presenter view
- Write Markdown-formatted speaker notes attached to any slide
- Display speaker notes, current slide, and next build on a teleprompter or secondary display
- Harness macOS Sidecar to control your slides from an iPad while presenting on a big screen
Convert, export, and fine-tune
- Convert line paths to aligned frames and vice versa
- Export high-DPI PDFs formatted for international print sizes
- Customize camera transition durations, step counts, and toolbar auto-fade behavior
What you’ll build
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
- Deliver conference keynotes and webinars directly from Obsidian Excalidraw
- Turn expansive mind maps and whiteboard sketches into structured visual walkthroughs
- Host interactive workshops where you can switch between presentation mode and active sketching
- Export clean, high-resolution PDF slide decks with zero UI clutter
This is where your digital whiteboard becomes more than a scratchpad.
It becomes your ultimate visual presentation stage.
Course structure
10 focused lessons covering:
- Lesson 1: Your First Slideshow (Installation, shortcuts, first launch)
- Lesson 2: Building Frame Presentations (Marker frames, slide naming, aspect ratios)
- Lesson 3: Building Line Presentations (Point pairs, routing, line resequencing)
- Lesson 4: Managing Slides in the Side Panel (Slide sorter, custom dimensions, floating windows)
- Lesson 5: Animations & Progressive Reveals (Step builds, triggers, animations)
- Lesson 6-7: Speaker Notes & Presenter View (Markdown notes, teleprompters, iPad Sidecar, laser pointer)
- Lesson 8: Converting Presentation Types (Line-to-frame workflows, rapid drafting)
- Lesson 9: Exporting & Presentation Quality (PDF export, DPI scaling, Markdown images)
- Lesson 10: Power-User Workflow & Settings (Camera speeds, transition steps, UI opacity)
Who this is for
This course is for you if:
- You use Obsidian and want to present your knowledge visually without leaving your vault
- You are tired of rebuilding your notes inside PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Slides
- You teach, coach, or present complex architectures, workflows, and ideas
- You want a lightweight, distraction-free presentation tool that lives on top of your whiteboard
What this is not
- Not a generic slide design theory course
- Not a static PowerPoint tutorial
- Not another disconnected subscription tool
This is a complete visual presentation upgrade for Obsidian.
The outcome
You stop:
- duplicating work across multiple slide apps
- breaking arrows and drawings with rigid frame tools
- fumbling with notes on single-screen setups
You start:
- presenting ideas directly from your living canvas
- navigating complex concepts fluidly with camera animations
- delivering professional, polished talks with full dual-screen control
Best ways to get access
You can access Slideshow v4 as an individual mini-course inside our community:
Join the SYM Community for a complete visual thinking mastery across Obsidian + Excalidraw—including MindMap Builder, Visual Note-Taking, live monthly Q&A sessions, and personal support—Slideshow v4 is included inside Excalidraw Mastery.
Think visually. Present fluidly. Inspire your audience.