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* Make your presentation offline by downloading all your resources
** Using local links to your content
* The wifi wonDon't workcount on the network working - regardless of the venue!
** Live demo bugs (after all its not a live demo without them)
* Get Ensure that you have the 20ft VGA cable from the armory** There is an HDMI option, however the VGA cable seems to work the best in practice* Get a VGA adapter from T1042 if appropriate presentation adapters for your device requires it* Your door card should work on the T1009 presentation roomlaptop
== Day Before ==
* Familiarize yourself with the projector/screen
** If you can't find your device on the inputs, ask for help
* See if the connection to your device works
* Do a dry run
* Charge your batteries
== Presenting ==
=== Pre ===
* Lay down the video cable your you're using
* Appropriately place the podium if you require it
* Open your presentation and test the video* Ensure that you have adequate battery charge and/or you're properly plugged in* Make sure you have a "Plan B" and a "Plan C" - e.g., a backup laptop, paper notes from which to speak, or a whiteboard version of your presentation
=== During ===
* Speak clearly, and loudly** The architecture of the room makes low volumes inaudible in certain sections
* Do Not Put Your Hands In Your Pockets
** Grip the podium, animate your examples, Hands put your hands behind your back
* Face the audience, you should know what is on your slides
** Use "presenter mode" or mirroring on your laptop
* Engage the audience
** Questions, eye contact, and anecdotes help with this
* Open the floor for questions or criticisms if appropriate
* Keep an eye on the clock
=== Post ===
* Put all the resources back where you found them
* Turn off the projector** Shutdown the windows XP interface** Hold the power button on the remote/screen
== Presentation Technologies ==
** Use the educational license for more features
* [http://www.sliderocket.com/ SlideRocket]
=== Video Capturing ===
* Gnome
** Press Ctrl-Alt-Shift and R to start/stop recording - note the red dot icon in the status area
** Duration is limited
** Videos end up in <code>~/Videos</code> in webm format (use a browser to present, or use Handbrake or another tool to transform the format if absolutely necessary)
* Quicktime
** Using its screen capture ability
