Okay, let me weigh in on the computer-based presentation discussion. I've never seen a computer-based presentation that could come anywhere close to sharpness and color rendition of actual slides. And, I've seen some presentations at top of the line publishing conferences like Seybold, where they were presumably using top of the line hardware and software. (Some of these presentations were put on by top executives at large corporations, like Microsoft, who, presumably, were not concerned about doing their presentation as cheaply as possible.)
On the other hand, text and graphic slides can often add depth to a presentation that the spoken word and photographs alone cannot. So, why not go the other way? Produce your title sides and graphics in PowerPoint (the presentation software of your choice) and then have slides -- real slides -- made from these graphics. This is what I did several years ago when I put together a slide program on the Powder River Basin for several local groups. I had about 12-15 slides done in PowerPoint that I used at the opening and closing of the program and interespersed throughout. Most graphic arts service bureaus can take computer presentations and output them to film. It's not cheap, but it's a LOT cheaper than renting a top of the line video projection system -- even if you split the cost among several participants. If you do go this route, just be sure that you do not have text or graphics too close to the edge of slide in PowerPoint, as the aspect ration of your PowerPoint window and the actual 35mm slide may not be the same and some of the content may end up getting cut off at the edges. -- Ernest -- Ernest H. Robl, Durham,NC,USA Stock photography; photojournalism; writing Specializing in transportation and travel subjects for more than 25 years. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone +1 (919) 286-3845 Fax +1 (919) 286-1696 http://www.robl.w1.com "I'd rather be on the train." At =NS milepost H-52. Intermodal Container FAQ: http://www.robl.w1.com/Transport/intermod.htm -> SPORRS: 'Serious Photographers Of Railroad Related Subjects' -> Web Site: http://www.anet-stl.com/acphotog/sporrs/ -> Message © 1998 SPORRS® - All Rights Reserved
