{"id":6379,"date":"2020-11-13T21:09:32","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T21:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/?page_id=6379"},"modified":"2020-12-02T22:39:40","modified_gmt":"2020-12-02T22:39:40","slug":"presenter-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/presenter-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Presenters"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-6379\" data-postid=\"6379\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-6379 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_wu74584 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_g9rk585 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ek85483   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>While WinterSim has been around for over 50 years, a <em>virtual<\/em> Winter Simulation Conference is new to all of us!\u00a0 We understand that there are a lot of questions regarding how all of the different types of sessions will work.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Please click here to review the <a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/files\/2020\/12\/WSC2020_SpeakerAndSessionChairInfo.pdf\">Information for WSC Presenters and Moderators\/Session Chairs<\/a> guide.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It is full of very important information to help navigate the speaker upload process as well as clarification for the roles of the moderators\/session chairs and how everything is designed to work during the conference.\u00a0 You may even want to print this out, study it and refer to during the conference!<\/p>\n<p>Once you read through the information sheet, please review all of the details below which includes how-to videos, an optional Zoom background and many useful tips.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"recording\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-recording tb_o271888 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_qy3g890 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_c0a3126   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/files\/2020\/11\/gtr.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-6407\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/files\/2020\/11\/gtr.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"67\" height=\"67\" \/><\/a>How to Upload a Pre-Recorded Video to the GTR Platform<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Login into the virtual event platform after receiving your speaker login email<\/li>\n<li>Once you have logged into the platform and have edited your profile, go to the Agenda\/Schedule tab on the navigation bar<\/li>\n<li>Find the session that you are uploading the video for on the agenda page<\/li>\n<li>Click on the session<\/li>\n<li>Once on the session page, find and click on the \u201cManage\u201d button on the upper right corner<\/li>\n<li>Once under Manage, click on \u201cVideos\u201d<\/li>\n<li>From here, check the box \u201cRelease uploaded video on meeting start time\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Next, click on the \u201cAdd New Video\u201d button<\/li>\n<li>Upload Video<\/li>\n<li>Put in the session name in the \u201cDisplay Name\u201d text box<\/li>\n<li>Click Save<\/li>\n<li>Once you have saved the video, make sure that video has saved<\/li>\n<li><strong>Please make your video is in MP4 format (no more than 1GB) and as close to 15 minutes in length as possible to ensure a proper flow from the presentation to the scheduled live Q&amp;A.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module video -->\n<div  class=\"module module-video tb_xosp704 video-top  \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n                    <div class=\"video-wrap-outer\">\n            <div class=\"video-wrap tf_rel tf_overflow\">\n                                    <noscript><iframe data-no-script src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9p92PbPGgtw?pip=1&playsinline=1\" allow=\"accelerometer;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;fullscreen\" class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n                                <\/div>\n            <!-- \/video-wrap -->\n        <\/div>\n        <!-- \/video-wrap-outer -->\n            <\/div>\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_f370314   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><strong>How to record a Zoom Presentation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/201362473-Local-recording\">https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/201362473-Local-recording<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/115004794983-Using-audio-transcription-for-cloud-recordings-#h_01EHA52NVDQD5YSESWWF1XAQM8\">Link to how to use Close Captioning on Zoom<\/a><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module video -->\n<div  class=\"module module-video tb_j4t9517 video-top  \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n                    <div class=\"video-wrap-outer\">\n            <div class=\"video-wrap tf_rel tf_overflow\">\n                                    <noscript><iframe data-no-script src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lZHSAMd89JE?pip=1&playsinline=1\" allow=\"accelerometer;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;fullscreen\" class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n                                <\/div>\n            <!-- \/video-wrap -->\n        <\/div>\n        <!-- \/video-wrap-outer -->\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"backgrounds\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-backgrounds tb_hxrg983 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_hir5984 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_82nf158   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><strong>Zoom Backgrounds<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you would like, feel free to download one of the branded Virtual WSC 2020 Zoom backgrounds. You can use these to record your presentation or to use during your scheduled live Q &amp; A session.<\/p>\n<p>To install a Zoom background:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click ^ arrow next to \u201cStop Video\u201d in bottom tool bar of Zoom<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cVideo Settings\u201d<\/li>\n<li>On left side navigation, click \u201cVirtual Background\u201d<\/li>\n<li>To the right of \u201cChoose Virtual Background\u201d click the plus button.<\/li>\n<li>Click add image.<\/li>\n<li>Save and select new background.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Note, if in your recording or live your background is displaying backwards, click \u201cMirror my Video\u201d at bottom of window. Backgrounds work best when you are in front of a plain white wall.<\/p>\n<p>Click on the images below to download the full size graphic for your use.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_3 tb_74by522\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_pal1522 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_6jml537 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/files\/2020\/11\/WSC_2020_Zoom_Background_1.jpg\">\n                   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/files\/2020\/11\/WSC_2020_Zoom_Background_1_thumb.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-6386\" title=\"WSC_2020_Zoom_Background_1_thumb\" alt=\"WSC_2020_Zoom_Background_1_thumb\">        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_k9xj523\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_ahxz626 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/files\/2020\/11\/WSC_2020_Zoom_Background_2.jpg\">\n                   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/files\/2020\/11\/WSC_2020_Zoom_Background_2_thumb.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-6387\" title=\"WSC_2020_Zoom_Background_2_thumb\" alt=\"WSC_2020_Zoom_Background_2_thumb\">        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_pxuk523 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"lighting\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-lighting tb_d3gj90 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_7n1290 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_f82f91   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><strong>The Power of Good Lighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual2020\/files\/2020\/09\/Lighting_Example_Image.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1095\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual2020\/files\/2020\/09\/Lighting_Example_Image.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"232\" \/><\/a>Lighting can have significant impact on quality of recording. Before you record, it\u2019s important to consider what the quality of the lighting is in your space. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Try to record yourself in a place where there\u2019s bright natural light.<\/li>\n<li>No window? A bright artificial light will help but be careful where you position it.<\/li>\n<li>The light source ideally should be behind your laptop or web camera and shining in your direction.<\/li>\n<li>Adding a white tablecloth can help bounce the light up at your face.<\/li>\n<li>Position yourself so the light is illuminating as much of your face as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Also, try to be looking slightly up at the camera rather than down into it. Prop up your laptop on a stack of books if you need to and sit so that your head and shoulders are in the frame. This will help minimize shadows.<\/li>\n<li>Remember the goal is for your audience to see your face clearly, and with the right tricks, you can make that work anywhere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"video-tips\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-video-tips tb_y51b363 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_2pmm363 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_mq68329   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><strong>Video Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>These recommendations have been established so that your video presentation will look professional, help mitigate stress and ensure that you have the best experience possible.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Find a quiet, well-lit location<br \/><\/strong>The first part of a good quality video presentation is finding a location where there will be minimal or no interruptions. This area should be quiet, with little chance of there being a lot of background noise. Is should also be well lit, either by a window or a nice bright light. This will ensure that participants will be able to see your face clearly.<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Be aware of how your camera and microphone are positioned<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure that you are not sitting right in front of your light source. Position your laptop, or web camera so that the light source is behind it. You should be sitting in the light. Make sure that you are not sitting too close or too far away. Your face should look natural on the screen. Too close and you will be too bright, too far away and you will be in the shadows.<\/li>\n<li>Your microphone should be positioned so that it is pointed at you and is fairly close so that you can be heard clearly. You want your mic as close as you can get it, so it doesn\u2019t pick up a lot of unwanted noise.<\/li>\n<li>Position your camera so that it is roughly at the same height as your eyes. If you are using a laptop raise it up so the screen is basically at the same level as your face. Your head and part of your shoulders and chest should be in the shot. Do not position the camera in a way that is showing just your head and neck and you are looking down into your device. One tip is to look at your camera when you are talking, rather than looking at your screen, this helps viewers feel as if you are speaking directly to them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep your environment simple<br \/><\/strong>Try to keep your background as basic and as clutter free as possible. There can be a few things behind you, but too much and it will detract from the main focus, you. Also be sure to sit in a comfortable chair, this will help minimize the need to shift and keep you on camera. You are also welcome to use the INFORMS background provided to you.<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dress like you would for a conference<br \/><\/strong>You don\u2019t need to wear your fanciest suit, but dress professionally. Avoid small prints such as pin stripes, checks and tiny polka dots. At times those prints can make a screen \u201cdance\u201d and be distracting for views. Avoid pure white or black. Depending on the background, you could blend into it or make it difficult for the camera to focus on you. If you tend to have a shiny face or forehead, a light layer of powder can help minimize it.<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Minimize distractions<br \/><\/strong>Another key to having a professional video is to turn off all email, text, and phone notifications before beginning. A simple trick is to put your phone on Airplane mode. If you are in a room that can be closed off, do so. A note can be hung outside stating that you are recording and that there should be no disruptions for the next hour.<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Make eye-contact and smile<br \/><\/strong>Remember to make eye-contact, looking at the camera lens will ensure your viewers feel like you\u2019re talking directly with them. You are proud of your hard work and research, so remember to smile.<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice!<br \/><\/strong>Have a trial run or two beforehand so you know you\u2019ll look and sound great. Being prepared will make you more comfortable and that much more enjoyable to watch.\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Please make your video is in MP4 format (no more than 1GB) and as close to 15 minutes in length as possible to ensure a proper flow from the presentation to the scheduled live Q&amp;A.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While WinterSim has been around for over 50 years, a virtual Winter Simulation Conference is new to all of us!\u00a0 We understand that there are a lot of questions regarding how all of the different types of sessions will work.\u00a0\u00a0 Please click here to review the Information for WSC Presenters and Moderators\/Session Chairs guide.\u00a0 It 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href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/files\/2020\/12\/WSC2020_SpeakerAndSessionChairInfo.pdf\">Information for WSC Presenters and Moderators\/Session Chairs<\/a> guide.\u00a0<\/p> <p>It is full of very important information to help navigate the speaker upload process as well as clarification for the roles of the moderators\/session chairs and how everything is designed to work during the conference.\u00a0 You may even want to print this out, study it and refer to during the conference!<\/p> <p>Once you read through the information sheet, please review all of the details below which includes how-to videos, an optional Zoom background and many useful tips.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/files\/2020\/11\/gtr.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/files\/2020\/11\/gtr.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"67\" height=\"67\" \/><\/a>How to Upload a Pre-Recorded Video to the GTR Platform<\/strong><\/h2> <ul> <li>Login into the virtual event platform after receiving your speaker login email<\/li> <li>Once you have logged into the platform and have edited your profile, go to the Agenda\/Schedule tab on the navigation bar<\/li> <li>Find the session that you are uploading the video for on the agenda page<\/li> <li>Click on the session<\/li> <li>Once on the session page, find and click on the \u201cManage\u201d button on the upper right corner<\/li> <li>Once under Manage, click on \u201cVideos\u201d<\/li> <li>From here, check the box \u201cRelease uploaded video on meeting start time\u201d<\/li> <li>Next, click on the \u201cAdd New Video\u201d button<\/li> <li>Upload Video<\/li> <li>Put in the session name in the \u201cDisplay Name\u201d text box<\/li> <li>Click Save<\/li> <li>Once you have saved the video, make sure that video has saved<\/li> <li><strong>Please make your video is in MP4 format (no more than 1GB) and as close to 15 minutes in length as possible to ensure a proper flow from the presentation to the scheduled live Q&amp;A.<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>\n[embed]https:\/\/youtu.be\/9p92PbPGgtw[\/embed]\n<h2><strong>How to record a Zoom Presentation<\/strong><\/h2> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/201362473-Local-recording\">https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/201362473-Local-recording<\/a>\u00a0<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/115004794983-Using-audio-transcription-for-cloud-recordings-#h_01EHA52NVDQD5YSESWWF1XAQM8\">Link to how to use Close Captioning on Zoom<\/a><\/p>\n[embed]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lZHSAMd89JE[\/embed]\n<h2><strong>Zoom Backgrounds<\/strong><\/h2> <p>If you would like, feel free to download one of the branded Virtual WSC 2020 Zoom backgrounds. You can use these to record your presentation or to use during your scheduled live Q &amp; A session.<\/p> <p>To install a Zoom background:<\/p> <ol> <li>Click ^ arrow next to \u201cStop Video\u201d in bottom tool bar of Zoom<\/li> <li>Click \u201cVideo Settings\u201d<\/li> <li>On left side navigation, click \u201cVirtual Background\u201d<\/li> <li>To the right of \u201cChoose Virtual Background\u201d click the plus button.<\/li> <li>Click add image.<\/li> <li>Save and select new background.<\/li> <\/ol> <p>Note, if in your recording or live your background is displaying backwards, click \u201cMirror my Video\u201d at bottom of window. Backgrounds work best when you are in front of a plain white wall.<\/p> <p>Click on the images below to download the full size graphic for your use.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/files\/2020\/11\/WSC_2020_Zoom_Background_1.jpg\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/files\/2020\/11\/WSC_2020_Zoom_Background_1_thumb.jpg\" title=\"WSC_2020_Zoom_Background_1_thumb\" alt=\"WSC_2020_Zoom_Background_1_thumb\"> <\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/files\/2020\/11\/WSC_2020_Zoom_Background_2.jpg\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/files\/2020\/11\/WSC_2020_Zoom_Background_2_thumb.jpg\" title=\"WSC_2020_Zoom_Background_2_thumb\" alt=\"WSC_2020_Zoom_Background_2_thumb\"> <\/a>\n<h2><strong>The Power of Good Lighting<\/strong><\/h2> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual2020\/files\/2020\/09\/Lighting_Example_Image.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual2020\/files\/2020\/09\/Lighting_Example_Image.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"232\" \/><\/a>Lighting can have significant impact on quality of recording. Before you record, it\u2019s important to consider what the quality of the lighting is in your space. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.<\/p> <ul> <li>Try to record yourself in a place where there\u2019s bright natural light.<\/li> <li>No window? A bright artificial light will help but be careful where you position it.<\/li> <li>The light source ideally should be behind your laptop or web camera and shining in your direction.<\/li> <li>Adding a white tablecloth can help bounce the light up at your face.<\/li> <li>Position yourself so the light is illuminating as much of your face as possible.<\/li> <li>Also, try to be looking slightly up at the camera rather than down into it. Prop up your laptop on a stack of books if you need to and sit so that your head and shoulders are in the frame. This will help minimize shadows.<\/li> <li>Remember the goal is for your audience to see your face clearly, and with the right tricks, you can make that work anywhere.<\/li> <\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Video Tips<\/strong><\/h2> <p>These recommendations have been established so that your video presentation will look professional, help mitigate stress and ensure that you have the best experience possible.<\/p> <ol> <li><strong>Find a quiet, well-lit location<br \/><\/strong>The first part of a good quality video presentation is finding a location where there will be minimal or no interruptions. This area should be quiet, with little chance of there being a lot of background noise. Is should also be well lit, either by a window or a nice bright light. This will ensure that participants will be able to see your face clearly.<br \/><br \/><\/li> <li><strong>Be aware of how your camera and microphone are positioned<\/strong> <ul> <li>Make sure that you are not sitting right in front of your light source. Position your laptop, or web camera so that the light source is behind it. You should be sitting in the light. Make sure that you are not sitting too close or too far away. Your face should look natural on the screen. Too close and you will be too bright, too far away and you will be in the shadows.<\/li> <li>Your microphone should be positioned so that it is pointed at you and is fairly close so that you can be heard clearly. You want your mic as close as you can get it, so it doesn\u2019t pick up a lot of unwanted noise.<\/li> <li>Position your camera so that it is roughly at the same height as your eyes. If you are using a laptop raise it up so the screen is basically at the same level as your face. Your head and part of your shoulders and chest should be in the shot. Do not position the camera in a way that is showing just your head and neck and you are looking down into your device. One tip is to look at your camera when you are talking, rather than looking at your screen, this helps viewers feel as if you are speaking directly to them.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <li><strong>Keep your environment simple<br \/><\/strong>Try to keep your background as basic and as clutter free as possible. There can be a few things behind you, but too much and it will detract from the main focus, you. Also be sure to sit in a comfortable chair, this will help minimize the need to shift and keep you on camera. You are also welcome to use the INFORMS background provided to you.<br \/><br \/><\/li> <li><strong>Dress like you would for a conference<br \/><\/strong>You don\u2019t need to wear your fanciest suit, but dress professionally. Avoid small prints such as pin stripes, checks and tiny polka dots. At times those prints can make a screen \u201cdance\u201d and be distracting for views. Avoid pure white or black. Depending on the background, you could blend into it or make it difficult for the camera to focus on you. If you tend to have a shiny face or forehead, a light layer of powder can help minimize it.<br \/><br \/><\/li> <li><strong>Minimize distractions<br \/><\/strong>Another key to having a professional video is to turn off all email, text, and phone notifications before beginning. A simple trick is to put your phone on Airplane mode. If you are in a room that can be closed off, do so. A note can be hung outside stating that you are recording and that there should be no disruptions for the next hour.<br \/><br \/><\/li> <li><strong>Make eye-contact and smile<br \/><\/strong>Remember to make eye-contact, looking at the camera lens will ensure your viewers feel like you\u2019re talking directly with them. You are proud of your hard work and research, so remember to smile.<br \/><br \/><\/li> <li><strong>Practice!<br \/><\/strong>Have a trial run or two beforehand so you know you\u2019ll look and sound great. Being prepared will make you more comfortable and that much more enjoyable to watch.\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/li> <li><strong>Please make your video is in MP4 format (no more than 1GB) and as close to 15 minutes in length as possible to ensure a proper flow from the presentation to the scheduled live Q&amp;A.<\/strong><\/li> <\/ol>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6379","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1001077"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6379"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6379\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6428,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6379\/revisions\/6428"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6379"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}