Re: [Paddlewise] what would you like on a presentation?

From: Mark Zen <canoeist_at_netbox.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 15:56:21 -0700 (MST)
On Mon, 23 Mar 1998, Julio MacWilliams wrote:

>>
>>Folks,
>>
>>This summer I am going to paddle around a small island in the Mediterranean.
>>I am planning to give a presentation for my club afterwards, but that
>>would be my first presentation, so let me ask you: What would you like
>>to see on a presentation of a trip report?

everything ;-)

>>Are you interested on the paddling only or would you like to learn
>>about the history and culture of the place?

a little bit of background is good, then make sure you repeat those key
points later in the local presentation.

>>
>>Do you expect some emphasis on the weather conditions predominant in
>>the area, and the best time of the year to paddle?

how about: "when i was there, the weather was like xxxxx, i later learned,
(i was there at the best/worst time) or "beforehand, i learned zzzzzzz,
and when i got there, it was really wwwwwwww"

>>How long a video would you watch without falling asleep?
>>Would you like some side comedy on the video, or just plain facts?

15-20 minutes if covered well, 30 if covered VERY well, if there's a mix
of types of paddling [ie whitewater/flatwater/sea kayaking]. otherwise 20
min max seems about right.

>>Do you prefer slides or videos?

i vote for video, with a good sound remix if possible...

>>If anyone has experience documenting an expedition or trip, could you
>>give me some pointers or advice?
>>
>>Thanks for your help,
>>
>>- Julio 
>>(still considering whether to buy a boat here, ship mine, or get a foldable,
>> meanwhile I am training twice a week to be able to paddle many miles
>> without exhaustion)

my pleasure, as an avid slide show/vidoe show _goer_ not producer ;-)

mark

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