Posts Tagged ‘video staging’

“What Display Settings Should I Use With the TripleHead2Go?”

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

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When using a TripleHead2Go (TH2G), there are many display output resolution options. Not only with your hardware/video card, but also in your software. There are no “best” settings, as every situation calls for something different. Between your hardware and software options, you have multiple combinations that can support all kinds of multi-screen setups.

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“What Is a Matrox TripleHead2Go?”

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

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In the previous FAQ posts, I’ve referenced Matrox’s TripleHead2Go a few times. And because this device plays such an integral part in multi-display environments, I figured it deserved its own post.

The short answer is that the TH2G is a multi-display video processor that allows you to extend your desktop display across three outputs. It …

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Playback Drive

Posted on April 5, 2010 by

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UPDATE! Playback Drive has been DISCONTINUED. Check out Playback Media’s site for more playback products and an exciting announcement.

Every time I VJ, I get the golden question. “Where do you get all your backgrounds?” If you’ve been around me long enough, you’ll know there are many answers to that question. Much of what I …

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Test Patterns

Posted on October 18, 2009 by

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One playlist i use at every event is called “Test Patterns”. It’s simply a collection of various grids, patterns & color bars that i use when setting up my VJ rig. It’s very helpful when setting up for any scenario…whether it be Environmental Projection, multi-screen video staging, or simply plugging in to a venue’s house …

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Quartz VJ-ing

Posted on August 27, 2009 by

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Now we’re talking!

This discovery was a joint effort. Allan White & Nick Rivero have been exploring various ways to incorporate LIVE Quartz compositing (like the iTunes visualizer) into a presentation program like ProPresenter. When I visited Allan in Portland a few weeks ago, he showed me his progress of successfully piping in the iTunes …

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Dove Awards :: moments i thought i’d never vj

Posted on April 28, 2009 by

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Tenth Avenue North, who shortly after performing won New Artist of the Year … Daniel Bashta (GO MOTION) is on the screen. He shot this clip called “Hope” that is one of my all-time favorite clips to VJ. we’re working together to make it available to the masses soon.

Chris Tomlin leading worship with “I …

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Dove Awards :: the production breakdown

Posted on April 25, 2009 by

Here’s a detailed look @ the production breakdown for “VJ world” @ the Dove Awards.

>> MAIN SCREEN:

- MacBook Pro running ProVideoPlayer, resolution output set to 1280×960, PVP display output set to 1220×650. (i know this seems weird, but we had to create a letterbox’d scenario for reasons i don’t care to …

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