From 3b380ced2d81628b5370a25c784fce35c086f9fc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sacha Chua Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2022 07:30:29 -0400 Subject: Recommend contrast --- 2022/prepare.md | 17 ++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) (limited to '2022') diff --git a/2022/prepare.md b/2022/prepare.md index f3dfaa1a..002a8a75 100644 --- a/2022/prepare.md +++ b/2022/prepare.md @@ -44,9 +44,13 @@ The talks will be broadcast with a resolution of **1280x720px** If you are capturing a single window, you can also resize it before you record. -We recommend using **dark text on a light background** for your recording, -as this can be easier to see especially for people who are visually -impaired. +We recommend using **dark text on a light background** for your +recording, as this can be easier to see especially for people who are +visually impaired. Themes with more contrast are easier to read than +low-contrast ones. If you use a dark theme with your Emacs, you can +change to a lighter one with `M-x customize-theme` (look for those +with a `-light` suffix). The `modus-themes-load-operandi` command from +the `modus-themes` package can be a good option. Audio quality can go a long way in making your talk enjoyable to watch. Consider the background noise in the room that you are using to @@ -223,10 +227,9 @@ we’ll see if a volunteer can meet up with you to record it. ## Do I need to follow some visual guidelines for the presentation? - Dark text on a light background is more legible than the opposite - (especially for people who are visually impaired); this stands for - both your slides and your Emacs theme. If you use a dark-theme with - your Emacs, you can change to a lighter one with `M-x customize-theme` - (look for those with a `-light` suffix). + (especially for people who are visually impaired), and more contrast + is better than a low-contrast theme. This stands for both your + slides and your Emacs theme. - If you think your fonts might be too small in your slides or in Emacs, they might very well be. [You can change the font-size in your Emacs](https://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/SetFonts#h5o-6), but you can -- cgit v1.2.3