New Zealand

[Almark]

I am giving a talk to the Bangor branch of the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) this Thursday. The subject is New Zealand and I have over 800 photos available to show. The talk is for one hour 30 mins., Most of the photos will only be shown for a second or so, while others will have story to tell. But I prepared an AVof the best photos, and wonder whether I should show it at the beginning of the talk - to set the scene - or at the end?

What do you think, beginning or end, or both?

All advice is most welcome.

http://www.markallenphotography.co.uk/markallenphotography_galleries/nz.exe

[Barry Beckham]

How long does the Show run for?

[David Porter]

Hi, Mark,

I would put it at the start, the excellent show will certainly grab the attention. Not wishing to decry your lecturing skills, there may be other distractions as the end of an hour and half, ie the loo or the bar.

[Ken Cox]

MARK

full screen and smooth

fantastic shots

ken

[Barry Beckham]

Oops Just seen that you listed the duration, but I watched the show again anyway. Definately put it at the start, then give your talk and if you have captivated them enough end on a different slide show, just for entertainment value. The audience will appreciate that.

[canteau]

Yes, fantastic shots Mark !

Superb slideshow

Thank you very much !

Bernard

[rick235]

You should use the show before the talk, that way your audience knows that you know what you are talking about.

[colin hill]

Mark,

Stunning slideshow with superb photography.

Hope all goes well with your talk and presentation.

Colin

[Almark]

Thanks everyone for the feedback. The AV is only 4 mins long, so I will use this as my introduction. Thanks Barry for the tip about another one at the end, I will have to think about this. Maybe thanking them for their attention and maybe they might want to invite me back to talk about Yellowstone in Winter.

BTW this is not a commercial venture, I do these talks for free.

[Almark]

The talk went very well. I showed the Av first, as recommended, and then did the talk.