Audio-Visual and Room Setup Preferences for Laura Stack

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KEYNOTE Set-up Preferences

Audio Visual Setup for Laura Stack, The Productivity ProAUDIO VISUAL

  • MICROPHONE. A UHF wireless (no cord) lavaliere (lapel) microphone (Shure preferred). Laura will use her own CountryMan earpiece with your transmitter pack.
  • SCREEN. Large screen(s) – as large as possible! Please use two screens if they aren’t large enough for all attendees to view small text (such as Microsoft Outlook).
  • PROJECTOR. A powerful LCD projector(s) for PowerPoint and video. Please set the projector to the side of the stage, not on it or behind it. (If you project on the stage, the light will shine in Laura’s face while she walks on stage).
  • LAPTOP. Laura will use her own laptop and has a remote to run her PowerPoint slides. She will plug her laptop into your LCD projector. She will bring a thumb drive as a backup.
  • CABLING. An extra-long cable, to be run from the LCD projector all the way up to the stage to connect to Laura’s laptop. Laura must be able to TOUCH her laptop to run and switch software programs during the presentation; she doesn’t simply use a remote.

ROOM SET-UP

  • PODIUM. If a podium has been ordered for announcements/introductions, Laura will place her laptop there. If no podium is available, a small cocktail round or podium should be placed on stage for Laura’s laptop and notes.
  • RISER/STAGE. Please order risers or a stage for Laura to stand on if there are over 40 participants (so everyone can see her). Laura is a “wanderer” and doesn’t speak from behind the podium. Remove everything else from the stage (head table, chairs, etc.). Decorations and plants are just fine.
  • PRODUCT TABLE. Please place a 6-foot skirted product table in the back of the room or off to one side for book sales (if applicable at the conclusion of the presentation)
  • SEATING. If Laura’s keynote is less than 60 minutes, theatre style is fine (chevron layout preferred). If her presentation is over 60 minutes, tables are requested for comfort, set in classroom style or rounds.

MISC

  • LIGHTS. House lights should be up full, even if the screen looks slightly dimmer. Laura loves energy!
  • WATER. Please have a pitcher of room temperature water and a glass (or water bottles) available for Laura.
  • TEMPERATURE. No colder than 70 degrees, please.

TRAINING SEMINARS or BREAKOUT SESSION Preferences

GENERAL

  • SCREEN. House lights should be up full, even if the screen looks dim.
  • PROJECTOR. Please have a pitcher of ice water and a glass available for Laura.
  • LAPTOP. No colder than 70 degrees, please.
  • PRODUCT TABLE. Please place a 6-foot skirted product table in the back of the room or off to one side for book sales (if applicable at the conclusion of the presentation)
  • SEATING. Tables are requested for sessions over ninety minutes, set in classroom style.
  • LIGHTS. House lights should be up full.
  • WATER. Please have a pitcher of room temperature water and a glass (or water bottles) available for Laura.
  • TEMPERATURE. No colder than 70 degrees, please.

IF MORE THAN 40 PEOPLE

  • MICROPHONE. A UHF wireless (no cord) lavaliere (lapel) microphone (Shure preferred). Laura will use her own CountryMan earpiece with your transmitter pack.
  • SOUND. A mini stereo cable to plug into her laptop, so the sound will play from her computer to the audio system.
  • RISERS/STAGE. Please order risers or a stage for Laura to stand on, so everyone can see her. Laura is a “wanderer” and doesn’t speak from behind the podium. Remove everything else from the stage (head table, chairs, etc.). Decorations and plants are just fine.
  • CABLING. An extra-long cable, to be run from the LCD projector all the way up to the stage to connect to Laura’s laptop. Laura must be able to TOUCH her laptop to run and switch software programs during the presentation; she doesn’t simply use a remote.
  • PODIUM. If a podium has been ordered, Laura will place her laptop there. If no podium is available, a small cocktail round should be placed on stage for Laura’s laptop and notes.
  • PROJECTOR PLACEMENT. A powerful LCD projector(s) for PowerPoint and video. Please set the projector to the side of the stage, not on it or behind it. (If you project on the stage, the light will shine in Laura’s face on stage.)

LESS THAN 40 PEOPLE

  • Laura does not require a microphone, sound, extra cabling, risers or podium.
  • PROJECTOR PLACEMENT. A powerful LCD projector(s) for PowerPoint and video projection. Unless the projector is ceiling mounted, Laura prefers to place it on the far end of on a six-foot, draped table (not a projector stand). She will also place her laptop, notes, and materials on this table. Place the table perpendicular to the screen, in a “T” position.