Audio Visual FAQs   Speaker – Chance Trahan
1. Can pictures be taken throughout the presentation?
Yes, pictures are allowed, but flash should be turned off. Video / recording is not
permitted. Please provide your professional protographers’ contact information.
2. Does the speaker use a podium?
Yes, a podium can be placed off to the side, not in the center of the stage.
3. Can props or other items be placed on the stage?
The speaker prefers that there be nothing that will obstruct his movement across the
stage (i.e. podium, tables, props).
4. What type of lighting is preferred throughout the presentation?
House lights should be dimmed on the audience along with a follow spot or
overhead stage cans focused on speaker. If applicable, during Q & A the house
lights should be turned on so that the audience is visible from the stage.
5. What kind of microphone does the speaker prefer?
Speaker prefers either a hands-free lavalier or headset.
6. From which direction does the speaker prefer to enter the stage?
Speaker prefers to enter from the side of the stage or from backstage.
7. Do you have a A/V Checklist we can use to prepare for his presentation?
Yes, here is a list of important items to prepare for the presentaion:

 One (1) video screen: must be large enough for comfortable viewing
from the audience. Please have present during the entire presentation.

 One (1) video connection: HDMI, VGA Connection, S-Video or DV-I
 Two (2) RCA or XOR Inputs
 Small table visible from the stage (speaker) that can accommodate a
laptop and access to power outlets.

 Avoid serving food during the speaker’s presentation.
 Green Room located near the stage; use for 30 minutes prior to
presentation.

 Water available on stage ( on podium) prior to the presentation.
 Scheduled sound check prior to showtime with Shark Branding A/V
engineer and/or manager present.

 8. What type of computer do you use to run the presentation?
We use a MacBook Pro with a Mini Display port output for the video.
9. What size video output is the presentation?
Mac has various adjustable sizes of videos from 3:4, 16:9, 1080i, 1080p, 720p etc.
10. What type of audio output will you have?
We use a Dual RCA (red and white) output.

11. Do you run mono or stereo?
We usually run mono, but can run stereo if necessary.