A/V requirements and set-up

Below are Chris' routine A/V needs and guidelines for room set-up. Please discuss your facility and circumstances with Chris. Please make any request for modifications as early as possible. We will accommodate your circumstances when possible.  Thank you.

Microphone

Except in the case of audiences under 40 people, please provide a wireless lavaliere (lapel) microphone. If only a wired lavaliere microphone is available, please assure sufficient cable length to allow Chris to move freely around the presentation area and into the front section of the audience. Please make sure that a back up microphone and replacement batteries are available at all times.

On occasions when a Q&A session is desirable following the keynote in large venues, please provide at least two wireless handheld microphones and two staff to go to audience members who wish to speak.

Projection and sound

Please provide an LCD Projector with cable to connect it to Chris' IMB/Lenovo ThinkPad T60 laptop.  In most cases, Chris will use his own remote control, which requires a direct line of sight to the laptop. Please have a Projector-based remote control available for backup.

    Sound: Sound from Chris' laptop must be tied into the house sound system or other primary amplification. 

If you prefer that Chris to utilize your computer, please assure that it's software is compatible with Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003, SP3 and indicate whether you prefer Chris copy the presentation to CD or USB plug. Sound must be tied into the primary amplification system.

Important: The projector should be bright enough (sufficient lumens) to be viewed easily with the lights on in the room and, when possible, with the window shades open.  Screen/image size should be large enough to be read from any part of the room.

    Special Note: The 30-60 minutes prior to an event is often an important time for meeting hosts and guests, getting a "lay of the land" and dealing with any last minute emergencies. Whenever possible, someone with a solid knowledge of all equipment and systems should be available to set-up and assure that all technology is working as planned. Thank you.

Room set-up & other needs

Please discuss your venue and room set-up with Chris. When possible, Chris prefers to be close to the audience and able to move through the front section of audience members.

Please provide two bottled waters or a pitcher of water and glass with ice. For longer presentations, please assure that water is always available.

Generally, Chris does not use a podium. If a podium exists, it may be pushed to the side and Chris will use it to organize his water, props and materials. Otherwise, please provide  a small table for Chris to organize his water, props and materials. If you prefer that Chris speak from the podium, please let him know at time of booking.