8th May 2000

What looks phenomenal a short distance from your face, may not look good several meters away. Ever built a presentation (like in PowerPoint)? Yes, you can add all the bells and whistles (fancy graphics and charts), but remain cognizant that your audience will not be as close to the screen as you. This means: keep your fonts large, thick, and well defined (nothing fancy). If you can't fit your thoughts onto the screen, before you hit the 'shrink' button, consider paraphrasing. Remember, these slides are just supporting your spoken word. If you use images, be sure they're clean, clear, and have a purpose. You NEVER want the presentation to upstage you. The most legible color combination is yellow text on a black (or dark) background.