Test on presentation machine Bring a backup presentation Good Practices Get there early How early is determined by your audience size Test on presentation machine Bring a backup presentation Handouts Slides in carousel Overheads in order

Presentation Machine Color depth Resolution Amount of RAM 8 bit = 28 (256 colors) 16 bit = 216 (65,536 colors) 24 bit = 224 (8,388,608 colors) Resolution 640x480 800x600 1024x768 Amount of RAM Is it equal to the creation machine? “smooth edges of screen fonts”

Presentation Machine Color depth Resolution Amount of RAM 8 bit = 28 (256 colors) 16 bit = 216 (65,536 colors) 24 bit = 224 (8,388,608 colors) Resolution 640x480 800x600 1024x768 Amount of RAM Is it equal to the creation machine? “smooth edges of screen fonts”

Match presentation to delivery method Slides and overheads Good for a backup Handouts Printed in color or black & white Reference material Posters Small groups Fairly consistent data

Issues LCD Projectors Brightness (measured in lumens) Resolution (native) Weight/size Price Noise (dB)

Projecting On-screen Get as much light off the screen as possible Make backgrounds DARK! It will be easier to read the text! Especially with bad lighting It is easier on the eye in a dark room