It is our goal to make your upcoming event an unforgettable experience. For your audience’s ultimate experience, Hannah requests the following audio/visual requirements.

For a keynote presentation, please have available the following equipment…

• Wireless lavaliere (TIE CLIP) microphone. No over the ear microphone, please.

• A/V Projector and screen

• Full house lights

• The AUDIO OUT from Hannah’s laptop needs to be patched into your system for audio to accompany games (we use Kahoot.it)

Hannah will bring her Dell (Windows) laptop and all of the necessary connectors needed for audio and video clips to play from her presentation through the event location’s system.

Unless we are informed otherwise, visuals are prepared in the 16X9 format.

Because of video + audio requirements and the need to control the game from the stage, we require Hannah’s presentation remain on her laptop rather than being patched into the main presentation slide deck.

ROOM SET-UP SUGGESTIONS – KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

SEATING

The distance from the first row of seats or tables to the stage (performing area) should be as small as possible. Speakers often joke about Death Valley – the greater the valley between the stage and the front row, the greater the likelihood the presentation is going to die! A front row that is 5 feet away from the stage is TWICE AS GOOD as a front row 10 feet back from the platform. Bottom line… keep the audience as close to Hannah as possible.

AUDIENCE MIC

Hannah suggests for audiences of more than 50 participants, having a handheld mic on standby for participants to ask questions and give output from activities. Please have one on standby, and also anticipate having a person on standby to deliver the mic around the audience.

TABLE STAND & TRAY

There needs to be a small table on stage for Hannah to set her iPad, props/demonstrations, water, etc. A standard folding table (2×6) or cocktail hightop (or something a little smaller) works well. Drape the table to class up the joint and you’re set.

LIGHTS

It’s important to aim as much light on the stage as possible. If the venue is a hotel, check to make sure the lights over the stage area are working… and bright! If the room has theater spotlights or any type of stage lights, please aim them to cover the entire stage. Hannah utilizes lots of movement to connect with her audience.

PODIUM/LECTERN

If a podium is being used for introductions or other presenters, please set the podium to the side of the stage to allow Hannah to work in the middle of the stage. Hannah will not use a podium during any part of the presentation.

If you have any questions regarding our audio/visual requirements, please email admin@dskills.io and we will be happy to help!