Special Edition Using Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007

Chapter 29. Techniques and Technicalities

Tom Mucciolo

In this chapter

• Dealing with the Conditions 584

• Dressing the Part 584

• Setting the Stage 588

• Using Technology 600

• Troubleshooting 610

Dealing with the Conditions

Beyond the message, the media, and the mechanics, the event itself adds another dimension to the planning process. The environment plays a significant role in how the presentation is received by the audience.

For example, when you go to a movie, the lobby, the concession stand, the seats, the size of the screen, and the general conditions of the place affect how much you enjoy the movie. These environmental elements don’t really change from day to day, so they become issues you can learn about in advance of going to that particular theatre. ...