It’s cliché but it’s true – a picture really is worth 1,000 words. And video is worth exponentially more – that’s why it just makes sense to use an LCD rental projector if you’re hosting a live presentation or product demo. When your group size exceeds about a half-dozen observers, you don’t want people jostling for room just so they can see what you’re demonstrating.

With nothing more than a laptop or video camera and a rental projector, you can transmit larger-than-life images of your live demo so that everything can see what you’re doing. From cooking demonstrations to network marketing presentations to gadget demos, there are countless industries and sales reps who can benefit from adding a rental projector to their live demo.

If you’re just starting out, it helps to video your presentation and review the video to find ways to improve it. Video has an uncanny way of capturing those things that we tend to tune out, such as stammers, verbal irritations (um, like, you know), physical irritations (fidgeting, hands in pockets, fussing with hair or clothing), and swaying, to name a few.

Plus, using an LCD rental projector tends to attract more folks who are curious and can spot you from across the store, the festival, or the trade show floor. More viewers ultimately means more sales, and more money in your pocket.

And with weekend rental rates starting as low as just $99, can you really afford not to use a rental projector?
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HD stands for “high definition” and, as the name implies, refers to the image quality of television or video. HD TV is a type of television signal, broadcast in the 16:9 aspect ratio (as compared to NTSC’s 4:3 aspect ratio). HDTV resolutions are increased from 640 x 480 to either 1922 x 1080 (or 1080i) or 1280 x 720 (or 720p). Because the HDTV signal is digital (rather than analog), the signal can carry huge amounts of information, including full digital audio with multiple channels.

Many television viewers prefer HD because of its vivid, lifelike imagery; ultimate showcase of the finest details; and aspect ratio that mirrors traditional film.

Whether or not you need HD for your next speaking presentation depends on the nature of the material you’re presenting. The more detailed your presentation images, the more appealing (and necessary) HD becomes. Got complex graphics? Detailed imagery? Some examples of presentations requiring HD might include: photography training, video editing, detailed charts and graphs, statistical data, film and entertainment industry, high-profile presentations (where it pays to impress by going the extra mile), etc.

Your audience is another factor in determining whether or not you need HD technology. How large is your audience? How close will they be seated to the projection screen? What kind of lighting is available in the room? How familiar are the attendees with the material you’re presenting?

Here are Projector123.com, we’ve got you covered. All of our high-lumen and low-lumen rental projectors from Projector123.com are compatible with HDTV 720p, 1080i, 576i, and 576p. Professional speakers, sales reps and corporate presenters across the U.S. rely on Projector123.com for all their projector rental needs. We offer competitive pricing, fast shipping, and a completely hassle-free experience.   Click here to learn more about the projectors we rent, or click here to place your order today.

Ask for Input

When planning a retreat, seminar or religious education event, it pays to get some input. Even a short survey (you can try surveymonkey.com for free) of some of your likely participants or event registrants can help you find out exactly what people are looking to gain from the event. Give the people what they want, and they’re sure to be back for more.

Say It with Pictures

Images displayed on a hung white sheet or a blank wall can inspire, captivate, provoke, launch in-depth discussions or encourage deep introspection. With affordable rental rates as low as $99 per weekend, there are virtually countless uses for an LCD rental projector at your next gathering. Welcome participants with instructions, a soothing slide show or the weekend schedule; showcase relevant images during presentations, candid shots of participants during quiet time, or display beautiful pictures of nature during breaks or at any time throughout the event.

Give ‘Em Some Space

When the event ends, people will return to their busy lives; that’s why it’s so important to allow for plenty of quiet time during the events – this is where participants are free to journal, walk the grounds, meditate, listen to music, connect with other participants or otherwise allow the material covered during group session time to fully “sink in.” For many spiritual event attendees, these periods of downtime are when the most profound “a-ha” moments occur.

Closing Slideshow

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Grabbing your audience with a stellar opening is essential for getting their attention early on, leading your listeners to sit up and take notice. But the closing of your presentation (also called “the takeaway”) is your opportunity to drive home your most essential one to three key points.

Here are our top 3 tips for nailing the takeaway:

1 – Create a simple yet memorable summary slide.

Too often, presenters try to cram their top 8 or so points onto a single summary slide or — worse yet — use multiple summary slides. Remember that in most cases, your summary slide will remain visible longer than any other slide, so take full advantage of that extended screen time to really drive home your key point (no more than 3 key points). If possible, find a humourous or remarkable image to cement the point into their memories.

2 – Begin with the end in mind.

Before sitting down to draft your presentation, ask yourself this question: If I could only give my audience one key point as a takeaway, what would it be? Build your presentaion around that key point, and be sure it’s front and center on your summary slide.

3 – Repetition is key. Repetition is key. Repitition is key.

While it would certainly become annoying to simply repeat the same statement sequentially, repeating a key statement (short, simple, easy to remember, all-encompassing) throughout your presentation will make it that much memorable once the meeting is adjourned. We are bombarded with so many bits of information every day that repetition is usually necessary to make something stick with us.  Create a simple summary statement that concisely and effectively makes your point. “Upsells create more revenue for all of us.” “In sales, repeat the positive and immediately dismiss the negative.” “Women are our largest buyer market, so we must market to women.”

Now you should be equipped to nail that all-important summary slide and really drive that takeaway point home. Go get ‘em, Ace!

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1. Create the element of surprise.

This can occur with a impact statement, a shocking image, a gesture, immediate audience participation, anything. It tells the audience straight away: “I’d better pay attention because I’m not sure what’s going to happen next.”

2. Create curiosity.

This is easily accomplished with a peculiar prop, article of clothing, gesture, statement, etc. It puts the audience on alert and gets their right and left brains engaged — their left brain starts asking, “what is the logical reason for this?” while their right brain is beginning to concoct ideas “why.”

3. Open with a question.

In order to create maximum impact, we recommend opening with a shocking question (“Why is THIS company content to rest on its laurels instead of completely dominating its field?”) or a non-rhetorical question that invites audience participation (“What are the top 3 changes we could make right now to skyrocket our sales?”)

4. Create drama.

No matter what anyone says, people of all walks of life love drama. If that weren’t true, box office sales wouldn’t be where they are today. You can create drama with a single word followed up by a personal story (“Bankrupt. That’s where I was, at the age of just 32.”) or with a single impact statement (“Nobody can hold you back — nobody — without your express permission.”) or an odd statistic (“In South Africa, road accidents cause the most deaths among children between 4 and 15 years. Nearly every day two children die on these roads, and half of these children are younger than age 8.”). Your impact statement should be startling (in a positive or negative way, depending on the nature of the rest of your presentation) and relative to the subject matter at hand.

These are just a few ideas, but they should give you enough creative ideas to get you started. Remember to prepare for your presentation by renting a projector from Projector123.com. Reserve yours today!

1. What is your budget? Perhaps the purchase of an LCD projector isn’t a justifiable budgetary expense for occasional employee training or orientations. That’s no problem when you can rent a projector for as little as $99 per rental. Plus, you won’t have to fuss with maintenance, storage, or depreciation – just rent a projector whenever and wherever you need it, and watch how easy and affordable it becomes to incorporate high-quality images into your training and presentation.

2. How technical is your content?

Generally speaking, the more technical your content is, the more necessary audiovisuals become. Highly specialized training requires multiple delivery methods in order to appeal to a wide base of learners and to help cement the new training in the minds of the participants. Whenever possible, you will want to incorporate visual, auditory and tactile learning methods for all key points during the training. An LCD projector can serve two of these three learning styles with high quality audio and visual support. Tactile learning can be incorporated in ways as simple as providing a workbook for participants to fill in blanks or write down notes, or by encouraging participation (speaking, raising hands, role playing, etc.) through simple incentives.

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1. How long is your training or orientation scheduled to last?

You might consider that longer presentations require some form of stimulation to keep participants focused and engaged. Visual support through an LCD projector is an excellent way to get key points across, drive home takeway bullets, and keep your audience alert and attentive. Training that lasts more than 20 to 30 minutes will almost certainly require some sort of visual enhancement – especially when you remember that approximately 65% of the population is comprised of visual learners who require some form of image or printed words during any learning session.

2. How familiar is your audience with the material being presented?

Hopefully, if you’ve done your homework, you’re taking advantage of training and orientation time to teach your employees something new, as opposed to reviewing rote information. The less familiar your audience is with the information being presented, the more useful visual aids become. Even if your presentation is as simple as “Buidling C is the employee cafeteria,” imagine how much more useful an actual image of the building would be for your new recruits. Images really help to drive the messages home, especially when there’s a lot to cover in a relatively short period of time.

Leaning towards a “yes” for using an LCD projector rental at your next corporate training or employee orientation? Now is the perfect time to contact Projector123.com for professional-grade rental projectors at competitive pricing. Projector123.com is your one-stop shop for fast, affordable, reliable rental projectors. Visit our site to learn more.

For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow…

Mark your calendar, because Father’s Day falls on June 21st this year, the perfect time for an outdoor bbq in honor of dad.  This year, why not extend the fun well into the evening with movies on the big screen? No, not at a crowded movie theater, but right at home with a projector rental from Projector123.com.

You can rent a screen, or keep things simple by using an indoor or outdoor blank wall as your backdrop for Dad’s big night at the movies. Smooth light-colored walls tend to work best, or you can always hang a white sheet to be used as your screen.

Whether you choose the newest releases from Blockbuster or Netflix, or Dad’s favorite “guy” movies, he’s sure to love your high-tech touch. Best of all, weekend projector rentals are as low as $99, making your dad’s day fun and affordable.

Congratulations to the Graduate!

We’re all proud of our graduates — they’ve worked hard and earned their stripes. Which makes this the perfect time to celebrate their accomplishments with a party — inside or out.

A projector rental is a fun and interactive way to showcase the grad’s personality and share memorable moments with friends and family. Later in the party, you can use your projector rental to show your grad’s favorite movies in vivid detail, dazzling color and larger than life display.

Visit Projector123.com to find out just how easy it is to jazz up your upcoming summer celebrations, including Father’s Day, graduation parties and more!