Projector Lens, Software and Blackout

[museav]

Originally Posted by waynehoskins

1. How did I miss this thread?

I don't know, I'm sure you have nothing else to do!

Originally Posted by waynehoskins

2. I second the Chief hardware.

Usually my 'go to' for standard mounts.

Originally Posted by waynehoskins

3. Where'd the guy go? Lots of unanswered questions.

I have no idea.

[Mullet1215]

Originally Posted by codered11343

I have three questions.
First, I'm going to be using a small, home projector for some projections during a show and after doing the math with where I'm going to hang it, it may not be a large enough projection. Is there any to "jerry-rig" a separate lens from a fresnel or S4 or from anything to make the image larger?

Second, Is there any software thats designed for projections that can give more effects and freedom then PowerPoint or OpenOffice Impress?

Third, What's the best way to stop the ambient light that comes out of a projector without a physical barrier? Is the a setting thats standard with most projectors?

1) I only have one piece of advice with number one. When "jerry-rigging" have a plan, and don't take anything apart to the point you can't get it back together right and it will become "forever jerry-rigged"

2) As far as software goes PowerPoint is the best as far as simplicity with number of effects. Look around online or just play around with powerpoint and see what it can do you might stumble upon some things that you never knew how to use or ow to use fully. Also you might want to take a look at some of the "movie maker" programs... many work in a very similar way to powerpoint but offer a smoother more movie like feel rather than a slide-by-slide powerpoint. (but timing on the movies can be a pain especially for people like me who are not gifted presenters.)

3) As far as the best way to douse the projector with out a physical barrier is a simple black screen or black slide. Think about putting a slide with a black background before your title page on youre powerpoint. And again at the very end. This way it is still possible to click through your presentation as normal, and hardly any ambient light will show up. It works surprisingly well.

[ishboo]

If you've got the budget (and it doesn't take a large one) check out Sound Cue System, i swear by it and the new version has the feature of projections.