Difference between revisions of "TeN"
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==How to make a good slide== | ==How to make a good slide== | ||
While criteria from the list above are hard requirements, this section aims to provide tips on how to make a slide as effective as possible. | While criteria from the list above are hard requirements, this section aims to provide tips on how to make a slide as effective as possible. | ||
| − | * ''' | + | * '''<span style="color: green;">Do</span> keep it short!''' : Slides are displayed for 8 seconds. If people don't have time to read most of the slide, they will ignore it. |
| − | * ''' | + | * '''<span style="color: green;">Do</span> put big text''': People should be able to read your slide even if they aren't standing right next to the TV. As a rule of thumb, step back 3m away from your computer (for a 13-inch laptop screen) |
| − | * ''' | + | * '''<span style="color: green;">Do</span> keep a high contrast''': Use [http://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/ this tool] if you are unsure if the contrast between your background and your text is high enough. |
| − | * ''' | + | * '''<span style="color: green;">Do</span> put your logo''': Logos are easily recognized by people and will draw their attention if they already know your club/committee/event. |
| − | * '''Be careful with links''': While it's a great idea to tell people to go and get more information online, people may not have time to memorize it before the slide vanishes. Either post an easy to memorize link or put the name of your facebook page. | + | * '''<span style="color: orange;">Be careful</span> with links''': While it's a great idea to tell people to go and get more information online, people may not have time to memorize it before the slide vanishes. Either post an easy to memorize link or put the name of your facebook page. |
| − | * '''Be careful with fancy backgrounds''': Putting images as the background of your slide is great, but make sure that the text is still easily readable. | + | * '''<span style="color: orange;">Be careful</span> with fancy backgrounds''': Putting images as the background of your slide is great, but make sure that the text is still easily readable. |
| + | * '''<span style="color: red;">Don't</span> put a QR code''': The slides are displayed for 8 seconds. No one will have time to scan the code with their cellphone. | ||
Revision as of 09:08, 19 January 2017
The Engineering Network (TeN), is a digital signage system used to display content on TV screens throughout the engineering buildings. The screens are located in the Trottier, Wong, Macdonald, McConnell and FDA buildings. They are used to advertise engineering-related events and opportunities. The screens are managed by the TeN Manager who is under the IT Director, in the VP Communications' portfolio.
Posting a slide
To post a slide, simply e-mail it to ten@mcgilleus.ca. The slide will be posted as soon as possible, which may take up to 48h. Also, please follow the following requirements when submitting a slide.
Requirements
- The slide must have an aspect ratio of 16:9. Dimensions of 1920x1080 are recommended.
- The slide must be an image (.png, .jpg). Please do not submit PowerPoints of PDFs.
- The start date and the end date must be specified. Slides can be displayed for a maximum of 30 days.
How to make a good slide
While criteria from the list above are hard requirements, this section aims to provide tips on how to make a slide as effective as possible.
- Do keep it short! : Slides are displayed for 8 seconds. If people don't have time to read most of the slide, they will ignore it.
- Do put big text: People should be able to read your slide even if they aren't standing right next to the TV. As a rule of thumb, step back 3m away from your computer (for a 13-inch laptop screen)
- Do keep a high contrast: Use this tool if you are unsure if the contrast between your background and your text is high enough.
- Do put your logo: Logos are easily recognized by people and will draw their attention if they already know your club/committee/event.
- Be careful with links: While it's a great idea to tell people to go and get more information online, people may not have time to memorize it before the slide vanishes. Either post an easy to memorize link or put the name of your facebook page.
- Be careful with fancy backgrounds: Putting images as the background of your slide is great, but make sure that the text is still easily readable.
- Don't put a QR code: The slides are displayed for 8 seconds. No one will have time to scan the code with their cellphone.