Here are some formatting tips for using projection in the Sanctuary.  Be sure to read them all as some may apply to what you are doing.  

Sanctuary Specific Items:


  • There are no projection screens in this room.  The projectors aim directly at the wall in this location.  
  • It is very important that slides be formatted with extremely contrasting colors avoiding "earth-tones" as the wall is painted a light oatmeal color.  
  • Darker backgrounds with bold, light colored fonts work well.  


Using your own laptop: 

 

  • Not Applicable.  All presentations require Tech Support setup in this room.  

 

Using Tech Support for your event:

 

  • Arrive early enough to test your presentation. Tech support may have configured the projection to be ready without intervention by staff.  
  • Send your files (if they are small enough) ahead of your presentation date to: support@kogva.org (this will allow us to prepare and test them prior to your arrival)
  • Have all of your files (PowerPoint, Movies, Sounds, Music, etc...) on a USB drive as a back-up. 
  • Make sure you reviewed the room diagram and which areas you have chosen to project on.  This will likely be arranged before you arrive.  Check out the Sanctuary Diagram attached to this article.
  • See the tips for formatting PowerPoint, Showing Video, Using Music & Sound below.  These all apply to you.  
  • If you use ProPresenter, please feel free to bring files in the ".pro6" or later file type.  We will import them in and provide you with an iPad to control your presentation. 
  • Movie files in .mov format work best.  If you can't convert your video on your own, please contact support@kogva.org ahead of your event to have it converted.  
  • Notify the office if you have sound in your presentation.  This will need to be arranged ahead of time. 

 

Using Microsoft PowerPoint:

  • Format your presentation in 16:9 format to utilize the entire screen.
  • Don't use transitions or animations for slides.  We use ProPresenter6 for Mac in this room and our presentation software doesn't read these animations and transitions.  It will convert each slide to a static image for projection.  
  • Follow best practices in designing your PowerPoint presentation.  Here is a great reference to brush up on making a great presentation: CLICK HERE

 

Showing Video: 

 

  • Screens are formatted in 16:9 format.  Wide screen editions will look better.