How to give an effective video presentation over the internet.

1. 10 TIPS FOR A VIDEO
PRESENTATION
Ben Libberton

2. SOUND QUALITY IS
CRUCIAL
Make sure that you’ve tested the audio and that your
presentation doesn’t interfere with the microphone.

3. CHECK YOUR
INTERNET
A low resolution and jumpy presentation will ruin you
preparation. Make sure that you test your internet
connection before the presentation.

4. AVOID INTERRUPTIONS
Make sure that you are in a private place where there
will be no distracting interruptions.

5. SHOWING SLIDES WILL
DETRACT FROM YOUR
PRESENTATION
Changing to share screen is distracting and it is worth
considering not doing it at all. If you decide that you
need a visual, try holding it in your hand. If you do need
to share screen, make sure the visual really adds
something.

6. DO NOT SHOW SLIDES
FOR THE WHOLE
PRESENTATION
The best option is not to use them at all but if you do,
make sure that their use is limited. Better still, find more
creative ways to illustrate what you say, perhaps a Hans
Rosling style visual aid?

7. BODY LANGUAGE IS
STILL IMPORTANT
Think what is visible to your audience. You can still use
your hands and facial expressions which will need to do
more work than in a typical presentation.

8. ADD EMPHASIS WITH
YOUR VOICE
Use vocal variety and pauses to give emphasis to
different parts of your presentation.

9. IT’S EASIER TO USE
NOTES, BUT...
...try not to rely on them. Your performance will be
better if you really know you talk well.

10. REHEARSE THE NEW
FORMAT
When rehearsing, do exactly what you will do during
your talk. Record yourself on your laptop camera so that
you can evaluate your performance.

11. YOUR AUDIENCE IS
INSIDE THE CAMERA
LENS
Look into the camera. Don’t read notes from the screen
as you present as this gets very tiring for your audience.
Look into the camera when you can to engage, but look
away from time to time so it doesn’t get uncomfortable.

12. GOOD LUCK!
Enjoy the experience and learn from it. More and more
presentations (especially interviews) are being
conducted online and this is a great opportunity to
practice and get feedback.