Briefing TheaterIntroductionNothing is more impressive to an individual than walking into a newcommand for a presentation and seeing a state-of-the-art presentation theater.It is especially awesome to have the presentation flawlessly executed.PurposeFew commands are fortunate enough to have a room specifically designatedas a briefing theater. Many commands have conference rooms andclassrooms. In each instance, this is a space set aside for the specific purposeof teaching, briefing, meeting, or holding mast. This room warrants specialconsideration for cleanliness and material condition, as it is sometimes thefrost and only contact someone may have with a command.TheaterA briefing theater, or any room used as a classroom or conference room,environmentshould be quiet both inside and outside. Sound-absorbing material inside theroom lessens equipment noise and voices speaking at enhanced volumes.Upholstered furniture, drapes, and carpeting all absorb sound to varyingdegrees. Prohibit loitering outside the theater and post passageway signsrequesting silence. Noise from outside is distracting to those inside thetheater trying to concentrate on a speaker.TemperatureThe temperature in the briefing theater should be controllable. Keep theroom cool without coldness. Overly warm temperatures lull the audienceinto slumber. Air should circulate regularly and often, particularly if thetheater is full.LightingUse lighting dramatically in the theater. Light the theater in three distinctstages: before the presentation, during the presentation, and after thepresentation. Locate lights above the speaker, in front of the screen, over theaudience, and in the back of the room. Locate light switches near exits, onthe podium, and in the projection booth. Light switches maybe on/offswitches or dimmer switches.BEFORE THE PRESENTATION: Before the presentation begins, turn thelights on over the audience. Once the audience is seated, the lights overthem go out and the lights behind them, in front of the screen, and over thespeaker go on.Continued on next page5-29
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