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SHMS miniMILL Studio guide

This guide will give you useful advice around using the miniMILL and the production of video presentations for your courses

PowerPoint tips

  • Set your slide layout to 16:9, not 4:3 
  • Font size: avoid small text (28pt and above) 
  • Font colour: consider accessibility issues (e.g. no yellow on white)
  • Leave room in each slide for you to appear on the video
  • Length of slides: be concise. Do no spend too much time presenting a single slide 

General presentation tips

  • A short rehearsal can prove beneficial in getting a good recording and can actually save you lots of time in the long run
  • Keep on track and don't waffle
  • It is better to break a long talk into several smaller videos
  • Don't duplicate word-for-word on screen what you are saying. Use your slides in a more visual, explanatory or emphasising way
  • Use your body and body language to emphasise and engage with your audience
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