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Electronic presentations
Many organisations are using electronic delivery to present information
because of geographic diversity. This includes:
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Video conferencing
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Streamed video presentations
If you are preparing for one of these presentations it is essentially the same as a face-to-face presentation but there a few issues to consider.
Video and Webcam Presentations Considerations:
Eye Contact
Look straight into the camera lens whilst presenting. If you need notes
put them in bullet point format or on a flip chart close to the side of
the camera. You will then appear to be addressing the audience whilst
consulting your notes.
Movement
Keep your movements to a minimum as the video picture may be subject to
slight delay. Also if ordinary telephone lines are used picture and sound
quality may be poor.
Voice
Speak slightly slower than you normally would and have clear pronunciation.
Sound
Stand or sit as close to the microphone as possible. Many video conferencing
systems use a multi-directional microphone that is designed to pick
up voices from around the room, but they also pick up background noise.
If the system allows use a lapel microphone. These are omni-directional
and will pick up more of your voice and less of the background noise.
Visual aids
Some video conferencing systems can be interfaced with a computer letting
you switch between your image and a PowerPoint presentation. If this
facility does not exist, get a copy of your slide presentation to your
audience prior to transmission.. Then, whilst presenting, direct the
audience to the relevant slide by saying, at the appropriate point,
'can you now turn to slide...'
Streamed video presentations can be direct live webcast or the transmission
of recorded information utilising such software as RealPresenter from
the RealPlayer organisation, which facilitates the simultaneous transmission
of your image and your PowerPoint slides.
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