This is a page of Frequently Asked Questions that I see regularly posted on the Facebook Graphic Facilitation page. I will build up the page as I see more things pop up AND I will add my own questions and resources. These are gleanings from others and my own research so do please sense check the answers! THANKS to all those that posted questions and provided answers!

Technology

What iPad apps allow me to zoom in and still keep the full screen visible for participants?
Procreate (canvas airplay toggle) & Workvisual both do this. Possibly also LInea.

Which iPAD apps allow large canvas sizes i.e. 3m x 1.5m?
Vector based apps, so ones like: Photoshop, Adobe Draw, Graphic, Concepts

How do you archive sketches digitally?
Tag in Aperture, Archive on Flickr, Pixave app, Carbonite/Google Drive/Dropbox, Google photos, Behance.net

What apps are there to track time on projects?
Harvest, Office Time, Hours Trackers Pro, Toggl

How can I project to my iPad?
Connect the iPad to a projector with a VGS or HDMI dongle OR Set up a  localwifi with an Apple TV and connect that, via HDMI to the projector (this allows hand free experience).

How can I check if a chart I wish to photograph will come out good, as some areas seem whiter than others?
Brian Tarallo sugested the Green Screener app

How can I  scribe digitally over a webinar platform?
On an iPad Zoom allows you to share apps you have on your device, so you can share your favourite visual app.

Where can I buy foam board?

You can probably buy it at large art stores or sign material stores BUT it is not particularly environment friendly. Try other products that are 100% recyclable like Falcon Board or Eaglecell.

Visuals practice

What are websites for inspiration on specific graphics?
https://thenounproject.com, google image search, bing image search.

I want to improve my lettering, recommendations on low cost courses?

Heather Martinez has paid for courses at at www.LetsLetterTogether.com. Free resources can be found at https://www.facebook.com/CorporateGraffitiArtist

Materials

How can I write on glass?
Try crayola erasable crayons, window markers, acrylic paint, POSCA pens, Sticky vinyl and remove what you do not need. Someone also suggested ensuring you have a solid colour behind the glass, so the drawing is visible.

Where can I find dotted flip charts / note pads for lettering / visual practice?
Neuland.com sell these

I need some graphic walls / pin boards for my event?
Reach out to your nearest Neuland.com partner. They often hire then out per day.

How can I add large swathes of colour to visuals?
Stokmar wax blocks or pastels. Oil pastels are better than chalk ones (pan pastels seems to be popular – apply with a makeup sponge)

How can I get a clear digital image of the graphic when done?
Many commercial printers have scanners, as some plotters have scan head attachments.
Take some high quality images: This video by Sam Bradd explains how he works HERE (Vimeo video). Michelle Walker shares her process HERE (YouTube Video).The CamScan app for phones also does a pretty reasonable job if the lighting is consistent.

What do you do to recover a spelling mistake?

Common solutions include: sticky mailing labels to cover, white artists tape of correcting fluid type pens. You can also draw attention to it using humour.

Business

Do people have insurance?
Lots of people do and many clients require it (me included as a practitioner)

Do you have tips for marketing my business?
Look for a local chapter of CREATIVE MORNINGS and create visuals for free. Find a TV or radio station and negotiate to become the official visual recorder

How do I find a visual practitioner near “X”?
First do a local search using keywords: visual scribe, visual facilitator, visual meetings etc. Consider using the IFVP map. Head over the the FB page and ask. Also check out instagram and twitter and do local search / keywords. THIS spreadsheet has people living and working in Africa.

Research

I am looking for academic articles on the use of visual practice, ROI etc. Are there any?
Yes, Philip Bakelaar has shared his repository as a .pdf HERE. Roy Blumenthal has shared resources HERE.

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Thanks for reading, Andi

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