2 Minute Talk Tips

    2-Minute Tip:  Dim the Lights   The data projector/projector screen combo has been a mainstay of the AV setup in conference rooms for years, but it can still be hard to see the visuals.   Data projectors have gotten brighter over the years, yet they still benefit from less ambient light. They tend to have a long lifecycle which means there are a lot of older, dimmer projectors still in use when you try to make an impact with your presentation and slides. If the room is too bright, your slides will look washed out and illegible. Instead of giving your audience an eye opening experience you'll just be giving them eye strain.   Here are some ways to make your slides look better in a room that's too bright:   Look for ways to make the area around the screen darker without putting yourself in the dark Play with the light switches in the room to see if there is some way to shut off just a few of the lights Close the blinds or curtains at any windows Try repositioning the projector and screen so the screen is i