viewgraphs
Overhead projector sheets
Viewgraphs are transparencies designed for projection on an overhead projector—the precursor to digital slides.
The term was especially common in military, government, and corporate settings from the 1970s through the 1990s: The briefing included thirty viewgraphs.
Now largely obsolete, replaced by PowerPoint and similar software.
Moves smoothly across surface
- transparenciesClear sheets for projection
- overheadLocated directly above
- projectorLight-casting display device
- screenDisplay or barrier
briefing · PowerPoint · Keynote · lecture · speaker · audience · handout · outline
Device displaying transparencies enlarged
- transparenciesClear sheets for projection
- acetateVinegar-derived compound
- foilsDefeats or thin metal
- grease pencilWaxy stick for slick surfaces
marker · light box · projection screen · analog · retrograde · old-school
Visual data displays
- diagramsSimplified visual representations
- tablesFlat-topped furniture pieces
- infographicsVisual representations of information
- data visualizationGraphical representation of information
figures · illustrations · flowcharts · org charts · pie charts · timelines · schematics · bullet points
Condensed overview for decision-makers
- financialsMonetary records and reports
- projectionsEstimates extending forward
- stakeholdersThose with investment in outcome
- board meetingFormal executive gathering
strategic planning · pitch deck · annual report · market analysis · KPIs · deliverables
Concise information session
- PentagonU.S. military headquarters
- defenseProtection against harm
- DODU.S. military overseer
- situation reportBriefing on current circumstances
intelligence · operations · command · staff meeting · strategic · tactical · NATO · after-action
slides
Moves smoothly across surface
- transparenciesClear sheets for projection
- overheadLocated directly above
- projectorLight-casting display device
screen · briefing · PowerPoint · Keynote · lecture · speaker · audience · handout · outline · bullet points
overhead projector
Device displaying transparencies enlarged
- transparenciesClear sheets for projection
- acetateVinegar-derived compound
- foilsDefeats or thin metal
grease pencil · marker · light box · projection screen · analog · retrograde · old-school
charts
Visual data displays
- diagramsSimplified visual representations
- tablesFlat-topped furniture pieces
- infographicsVisual representations of information
data visualization · figures · illustrations · flowcharts · org charts · pie charts · timelines · schematics · bullet points · headers
executive summary
Condensed overview for decision-makers
- financialsMonetary records and reports
- projectionsEstimates extending forward
- stakeholdersThose with investment in outcome
board meeting · strategic planning · pitch deck · annual report · market analysis · KPIs · deliverables
briefing
Concise information session
situation report · intelligence · operations · command · staff meeting · strategic · tactical · NATO · after-action · mission brief
viewgraphsembedded video
Media player within content
live demos · multimedia presentations · real-time collaboration
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