1. In my opinion, if you want your audience to stay focused on your presentation than theater theory should take top priority when preparing. If a meeting or presentation has dim lights and low tone atmosphere, the audience will appear lethargic and uninterested. If you take that same meeting or presentation with bright lights and loud music the audience will be the complete opposite and present high energy and enthusiasm. If the presenter shows passion and excitement the audience will adhere with eagerness to listen. The presenter should engage the audience within their presentation or speech this will allow the audience to feel as if they are part of the presentation. The video makes several valid and relevant points regarding lighting and
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I agree that eye contact is an important factor for a speaker and the audience. Eye contact will allow a presenter to persuade the audience in believing in their ideas. Focusing on one person at a time by using eye contact helps them to concentrate. When your eyes are wandering they are taking in random images which in fact slows your brain down. Avoiding eye contact demonstrates to your audience that you are nervous and non-confident. If your audience sees you “watching” them, they will keep all eyes on you in fear of losing the attention or being caught. Eye contact allows the presenter to learn their audience through body language. If they audience looks confused the presenter can try to reiterate their statement making it clearer. The presenter could scan the crowd and if they see the audience looking drowsy maybe it’s time for a break or change of pace. Paying attention to the audience is just as important for a presenter as the audience paying attention.
I agree with the Dr. Patrick Dixon that lighting can be an issue with a presentation. If the lighting is all over the place, the audience will be all over the place trying to keep up. These type of actions will become overwhelming for the audience. If the audience can’t see the presenter, due to lack or light or too much light, their attention will be lost. The lighting should appeal to the audience and emphasize the
I agree that eye contact is an important factor for a speaker and the audience. Eye contact will allow a presenter to persuade the audience in believing in their ideas. Focusing on one person at a time by using eye contact helps them to concentrate. When your eyes are wandering they are taking in random images which in fact slows your brain down. Avoiding eye contact demonstrates to your audience that you are nervous and non-confident. If your audience sees you “watching” them, they will keep all eyes on you in fear of losing the attention or being caught. Eye contact allows the presenter to learn their audience through body language. If they audience looks confused the presenter can try to reiterate their statement making it clearer. The presenter could scan the crowd and if they see the audience looking drowsy maybe it’s time for a break or change of pace. Paying attention to the audience is just as important for a presenter as the audience paying attention.
I agree with the Dr. Patrick Dixon that lighting can be an issue with a presentation. If the lighting is all over the place, the audience will be all over the place trying to keep up. These type of actions will become overwhelming for the audience. If the audience can’t see the presenter, due to lack or light or too much light, their attention will be lost. The lighting should appeal to the audience and emphasize the