I've never used video projectors in a production before but the show I'm designing I'd really like to. I could use some basic info about how to incorportate slides/video into a live show.
Information about setup:
1) Large stage about 40' x 20', screen/scrim would be about the same width/height. Not necessary to fill the scrim, but I'd like to make it pretty big.
2) Theater is equipped with a Strand ShowNet system.
3) They'll be some "trees" permanently in front on either side the screen, so I guess either 1) project into the middle between the trees, (2) sharp angle project behind the trees (distortion issues) (3) rear project, short throw (only 10' behind)
4) Community theater group, so limited budget.
Basic questions:
1) I've used projectors for my day job for powerpoint presentations. Do I have to have a laptop set up backstage with a really long cable going to the projector? How can I control it from the booth (Stand 300 board)? Can I? The space is huge and the booth is probably 150' - 200' away
2) What projectors are good for this size screen (40' x 20')? Multiple projectors?
3) Dousers. Necessary?
Thanks for any input.
Information about setup:
1) Large stage about 40' x 20', screen/scrim would be about the same width/height. Not necessary to fill the scrim, but I'd like to make it pretty big.
2) Theater is equipped with a Strand ShowNet system.
3) They'll be some "trees" permanently in front on either side the screen, so I guess either 1) project into the middle between the trees, (2) sharp angle project behind the trees (distortion issues) (3) rear project, short throw (only 10' behind)
4) Community theater group, so limited budget.
Basic questions:
1) I've used projectors for my day job for powerpoint presentations. Do I have to have a laptop set up backstage with a really long cable going to the projector? How can I control it from the booth (Stand 300 board)? Can I? The space is huge and the booth is probably 150' - 200' away
2) What projectors are good for this size screen (40' x 20')? Multiple projectors?
3) Dousers. Necessary?
Thanks for any input.