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Duane Harper Grant · February 27th, 2009, 05:17 PM

Hope this is the right place to post this:

Seeking a solution or opinions: I have a small 5 min video in a FCP (720x480 DV NTSC Timeline) Have to project this with a standard projector on a white wall for a live music performance.

Option 1 (easy) I could record the timeline back onto my camera (Z1u) and use the component outs of the camera into the VGA port of the projector (using an adaptor) or;

Option 2 (a little more difficult) I could lug my iMac G5 and my Gliph drive over there and play it direct from the timeline out of the video out port of the Mac into the VGA port of the projector.

If the camera option will look good and there is not too much difference between that and option 2, then I'd just as soon go with that since it will save me a lot of hassle and about $45 dollars in cab fare. But if it seems there will be a marked improvement to the projection using the FCP timeline from the iMac to the projector, then I will bite the bullet as I do want it to look good after all I guess.

Thanks very much for any and all input. Again, sorry if this is not the right place to post this as it falls in several categories.

Alec Moreno · February 28th, 2009, 01:36 AM

The projector is the weak link in your chain. In effect, the quality of the projected image will be no different whether you play it back using a camera or computer...so go with the camera for ease. And forget the component cable and adapter as well. Just run the composite cable from the camera straight to the projector.

Alec Moreno
http://www.1Day1ShotProductions.com

Duane Harper Grant · February 28th, 2009, 05:04 AM

This really does help.

Thanks Alec!

Marcus Martell · February 28th, 2009, 07:31 AM

I totall agree with Alec Moreno!

Duane an offtopic question cause i saw you r from the city: how come in those little stores in Manhattan you can find very unreal cheap prices for the electronic stuff?I remember seeing a z1u 4 2000$;how come?Is it stuff that works good or what?
Sorry if i hijacked the conversation:)

Boyd Ostroff · February 28th, 2009, 10:24 AM

Duane: please don't start threads on the same topic in more than one forum. See the following for further discussion: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/non-linea...questions.html

Marcus: we have a saying in the US, "there's no such thing as a free lunch". This means that when you see a price which is much lower than you expect, something must be wrong. If you want to check out companies like this, visit the following website and see what kind of rating and comments users have given them by entering their name in the "store ratings" box: Store Ratings and Reviews by Real People - Trusted Online Shopping

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February 27th, 2009, 05:17 PM	#1
Duane Harper Grant Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 26	Z1u as deck into Projector Hope this is the right place to post this: Seeking a solution or opinions: I have a small 5 min video in a FCP (720x480 DV NTSC Timeline) Have to project this with a standard projector on a white wall for a live music performance. Option 1 (easy) I could record the timeline back onto my camera (Z1u) and use the component outs of the camera into the VGA port of the projector (using an adaptor) or; Option 2 (a little more difficult) I could lug my iMac G5 and my Gliph drive over there and play it direct from the timeline out of the video out port of the Mac into the VGA port of the projector. If the camera option will look good and there is not too much difference between that and option 2, then I'd just as soon go with that since it will save me a lot of hassle and about $45 dollars in cab fare. But if it seems there will be a marked improvement to the projection using the FCP timeline from the iMac to the projector, then I will bite the bullet as I do want it to look good after all I guess. Thanks very much for any and all input. Again, sorry if this is not the right place to post this as it falls in several categories.

February 28th, 2009, 01:36 AM	#2
Alec Moreno Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 184	The projector is the weak link in your chain. In effect, the quality of the projected image will be no different whether you play it back using a camera or computer...so go with the camera for ease. And forget the component cable and adapter as well. Just run the composite cable from the camera straight to the projector. Alec Moreno http://www.1Day1ShotProductions.com

February 28th, 2009, 05:04 AM	#3
Duane Harper Grant Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 26	This really does help. Thanks Alec!

February 28th, 2009, 07:31 AM	#4
Marcus Martell Trustee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: spain Posts: 1,202	I totall agree with Alec Moreno! Duane an offtopic question cause i saw you r from the city: how come in those little stores in Manhattan you can find very unreal cheap prices for the electronic stuff?I remember seeing a z1u 4 2000$;how come?Is it stuff that works good or what? Sorry if i hijacked the conversation:)

February 28th, 2009, 10:24 AM	#5
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	Duane: please don't start threads on the same topic in more than one forum. See the following for further discussion: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/non-linea...questions.html Marcus: we have a saying in the US, "there's no such thing as a free lunch". This means that when you see a price which is much lower than you expect, something must be wrong. If you want to check out companies like this, visit the following website and see what kind of rating and comments users have given them by entering their name in the "store ratings" box: Store Ratings and Reviews by Real People - Trusted Online Shopping Beyond that, we suggest that you buy from DVinfo's trusted sponsors. They have been screened to provide you with competitive prices and good customer service.