Rider for talks, workshops or presentations
- I use an M2 MacBook Pro running Keynote, with HDMI output and a VGA adapter. Slides will only run on my laptop, which I control with a remote.
- Audio should be loud enough to be heard over crowd chatter and clear enough for any embedded video soundtracks. If HDMI audio isn’t available, a reliable standalone Bluetooth speaker may be used, provided it handles instant cues and stays awake. AC power should be within four feet, and the laptop should be positioned so I can see it while remaining hidden from the audience.
- I’m happy to include online attendees as equal participants, and can supply equipment and personnel to make any session fully hybrid, provided a co-facilitator is present online. For workshops, I prefer a large, light, and airy space with moveable chairs; tables can be stacked at the side or back. I don’t require a chair, podium, lectern, or presenter display, and usually bring my own water.
- I prefer not to use a microphone, but in larger spaces or for recordings, a wireless tie-clip mic is best. Handheld mics are acceptable but affect delivery quality.
- I require at least thirty minutes in the space before the start for setup, technical checks, and warm-up. I’m happy to join a technical rehearsal beforehand but do not leave my laptop with anyone. Sessions are rehearsed and timed to allow for discussion and questions; start and end times are important for quality. Latecomers are welcome, phones need not be silent, and participants can come and go freely.
- PDF versions of slides (with audio, videos, and animations removed) and any referenced resources are available after the session. I deliver workshops via Zoom, and prefer using my account for optimal technical performance. Recordings are not made unless agreed.
- Subcontractor addendum: If I am delivering your material, a full briefing, instructions, and content must be supplied by an agreed deadline. Late changes may affect preparation and rehearsal, and could compromise delivery quality.
- I am happy to discuss and flex these requirements where possible; please get in touch if needed.
Last revised October 2024