Presentation Guidelines

When creating a presentation and/or recording a session for a webinar, please adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Do not wear clothing with stripes
  • Ensure the slide size for the presentation is set to the standard (4:3).
  • Only use dark fonts on light backgrounds or vice versa, refrain from using grey or lighter fonts on light backgrounds.
  • Logos should be placed over a plain background (not covering any text).
  • Do not use too much text – a maximum of 40 words per slide should be used. LESS IS MORE
  • The smallest font size used should be 24pt. Please make sure when uploading your powerpoint to Prezi that your words are viewable for a PC and Mobile device.
  • When including images/graphs in the presentation, please consider that mobile devices are often used to view webinars and the graphs/images should still be visible accordingly.
  • You can either create your own powerpoint in Prezi or use one from Powerpoint.

Please follow the following general guidelines when recording/presenting:

  • Use a plain background. (white wall)
  • Use natural lighting so that the speaker is visible, but not also too bright. (Don’t sit in front of a window with light from the back)
  • When speaking, use a headset or earphones to reduce background noise.
  • Ensure the laptop or camera is at eye level.
  • Ensure head and shoulder are within the frame (not cut off)
  • Ensure that your internet connection is stable. 

Please do not hesitate to contact Isabel McLaren conferences@vetlink.co.za or 012 346 1590 for assistance.  We can check your presentation before you start and you are welcome to send a clip of the recording before you start.  We are standing by to assist.