Synchronised slide presentations

Abstract

Audio visual presentations play a major role in the fields of education, advertising and tourism. The ability of this medium to communicate and entertain has led to its use in many of New Zealand's museums and national parks, with the techniques of production being taught in some universities and technical colleges. The development of high-tech photographic hardware has opened new frontiers of presentation and reliability and slide productions are now a serious competitor against moving film and video. However, the different mediums share the necessary investment of time, careful and creative planning, and the coordination of the multiple talents a production team requires. This dissertation is intended to provide an understanding of one aspect of the art of audio visual production - synchronised slide programmes. The strengths of this medium are evaluated and the planning, design and production procedures are outlined. This will prove particularly useful to those who are contemplating the commissioning or construction of an audio visual presentation which incorporates slide presentations.