BASHH Bristol Spring Meeting

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BASHH Bristol Spring Meeting Stage Design PG
29.3.13
Yet Another Boring Slide ? Lots of
text or technical information ? In very small,
serifed typeface ? With poorly contrasting
colours ? Difficult to read from the back of the
room ? Solid block of text appearing all at same
time ? Only one minor point worth emphasizing ?
Almost impossible to spot the relevant bit ?
Laser pointer waving vaguely, revealing
severe hand tremor from nervous speaker
Speakers may wish to have a preview of the
stage design for familiarisation The exits
room layout dictate that the speakers podium
will be stage right/audience left, which is the
reverse of the normal set up.
Speakers may wish to have a preview of the
stage design for familiarisation The exits
room layout dictate that the speakers podium
will be stage right/audience left, which is the
reverse of the normal set up. This means that
laser pointing must be left-handed, an
excellent reason to use the simple highlighting
techniques demonstrated here