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nextgen1

nextgen1

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Ok as some of you might know. In past threads we stated that we will be buying a projector to do. Custom Monograms, Maybe offering Photo montages. I will have to see about that one and taking the music Video thing up a bit for certain clients who are willing to pay a little more for the stuff you know what I mean Corporate or large parties.

And maybe some weddings that really want the hook up. Also this year we have had about 4 clients inquire about screens and projectors for there own made photo montages. Of course this would come at a price. But a little more reasonable than doing it ourselves. Plus I figure at that point if the screen is up we can use it for music videos and would not be bringing the LCD.

I have found the screen I will be using and Yes I know you can make one or buy some cheaper. But for a little over 350 I can get a screen and a truss just for it. Here is the screen company I'm sure some of you use them http://www.djscreen.com/gallery.htm now I'm looking for a fairly good projector that I can do all this stuff with. I'm looking for Ideas also I'm wondering if Ben can get projectors.


YouTube - DJScreen.com Lycra Spandex Projection Screen
 
Ben is the man.

If I didn't already have 4 projectors, I would be buying a BenQ MP771.

Quick specs;

Native Resolution XGA (1024 x 768)
Projection System DLP® by Texas Instruments
Brightness 3000 ANSI Lumens
Contrast Ratio 2000:1
Image Size 67" to 300"
Throw Ratio 74"@1m (74"@3.3 feet)
 
I can't help you here at all. I leave lights and video foro others to do because my DJ prices are already higher than most. My motto is let someone else make a buck. Adding these extra services means almost doubling my price and the client then gets sticker shock!
 
hiredpower said:
Ben is the man.

If I didn't already have 4 projectors, I would be buying a BenQ MP771.

Quick specs;

Native Resolution XGA (1024 x 768)
Projection System DLP® by Texas Instruments
Brightness 3000 ANSI Lumens
Contrast Ratio 2000:1
Image Size 67" to 300"
Throw Ratio 74"@1m (74"@3.3 feet)
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Very nice would Ben be able to get that one If I ordered from him and how would this one work check it out.

The Benq was about 1500 I really was thinking closer to 1000 dollars please look at this one and tell me what you think.

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...etail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04&sku=224-5768
 
You'd be surprised how quickly you can make a return on the video projector.

If anything I recommend a high output projector. Not just one you can go pickup at any retail store. At least 3K lumens. The one I own is an Eiki XB40 4K projector. For the price vs. brightness it really works well. We use it on our video dance packages with great success.

Of course the BenQ's work very well too. I understand everyone might not have the budget for a Christie or a Barco, but some other brands that are reliable include NEC, Sanyo, Infocus, and LG
 
The projector I use is an Epson EX90... for me, it had the best specs for the price (got mine last Christmas for just over $500, but the regular price is around $900).

Reasons for choosing it:

- Cost (and cost of replacement bulbs)
- Brightness was decent
- Throw isn't bad
- Instant on and no cool-down period at shutoff.
 
ahoustondj said:
I can't help you here at all. I leave lights and video foro others to do because my DJ prices are already higher than most. My motto is let someone else make a buck. Adding these extra services means almost doubling my price and the client then gets sticker shock!
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I understand but this doesn't make much sense. If your entertainment price is set and the client agrees great. Now they wish to add video for (argument sake) $300, you don't think they'll hire your services because they wanted to extra and the your total will now be out of their price range? Yet they'll go out and spend the same amount if not more to hire another company to do video for them. Or worse, they'll rent it themselves, attempt to hook it up, and when it doesn't work right ask you to help them out. I've had that happen many times.

I can see if you just don't want the headaches of the additional work, that's what's kept me from providing the service but the clients going to spend $xxxx.xx regardless whether they pay it to you or to someone else. I'm reconsidering myself.
 
It's no headache at all. There is no sticker shock when they see what it costs. Most people that rent video equipment from us have checked out the venue's price. If the venue rents it at all, it's typically more than we charge.

I bought my projector and screen about 2-3 years ago, and was able to recoup the costs in just a few rentals.

To me, it's a much bigger headache having to coordinate what i'm doing with someone else and having to make sure that person is doing the right thing.

If the client would be better served by having someone else do it, I'd be all for that. I find it's better for the client if I do the video, since the sound for that video is coming through my speakers.

Montages are very easy to make. I give them the choice of doing it, or I'll gladly do it for a fee.

I use an infocus. Don't know the model number, but remember it was about $700
 
hiredpower said:
Ben is the man.

If I didn't already have 4 projectors, I would be buying a BenQ MP771.

Quick specs;

Native Resolution XGA (1024 x 768)
Projection System DLP® by Texas Instruments
Brightness 3000 ANSI Lumens
Contrast Ratio 2000:1
Image Size 67" to 300"
Throw Ratio 74"@1m (74"@3.3 feet)
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Ok bro I bought this today from Ben but just to make sure I should have no problem. This will hook up to my standard VGA port on my laptop am I correct on this. Or anyone can answer this. I didn't even think about it I just bought what you said was great. I figure you know your projectors. I just wanted to double check I'm pretty sure it looks like it does.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2330713,00.asp

http://www.benq.com/products/Projector/?product=1239&page=specifications
 
Dave,
yes, it should simply go from your vga port on your laptop right into the vga in on your projector, very simple and very easy. Most projectors have vga in and the yellow rca in, if not more inputs.

If your projector doesn't come with it, a standard vga cord is easy to fine.
 
Scott Hanna said:
Dave,
yes, it should simply go from your vga port on your laptop right into the vga in on your projector, very simple and very easy. Most projectors have vga in and the yellow rca in, if not more inputs.

If your projector doesn't come with it, a standard vga cord is easy to fine.
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Thanks Scott here is a picture of the back of it. It looks like it does to me as well wouldn't you say so.
 

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The BenQ is on my "have to buy list".
Great projector. VGA will work easy.
I'm using Casio XJ-450. Got this one off ebay for 300.00 last winter. Already made over 1000.00 in rental and gobos.

Make sure you have some nice gobo photos, you know, brides buy with their eyes...
 
You have yourself a great PJ there Dave, and yes laptop to projector via vga is no problem.

These are the accessories that come with it;

Quick start Guide
Manual CD
Remote control
Battery for R/C
VGA cable
Rubber Cover (for Detachable Keypad)
Power cord

You're gonna love the fact that is has a "wall color correction" mode and is ultra short throw.

Now all you need is a 6 x8' screen. I know somone that has one for sale. :sqbiggrin:
 
Have the BenQ MP771

it's the bomb!!!

It will be hard to find something in the next few years as it is so bright, does everything and has a 5 foot throw.

For all thoe guys making those spandex facades (like Tyrone's), put one of these babies behind it at 3 feet and run an ambient video.
 
jokerswild said:
Man I'd love one for if nothing else Gobo projection and karaoke. But, do ya really need one of those ultra expensive units?
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My Epson is a "lowly" 2k lumens, and came in under 500 bucks, and it does me just fine.

If I was doing VDJ or something else requiring extended periods of projection for professionally produced material, of course more brightness and better specs would be in order, but for the occasional client-produced slideshow or video-montage, it suits me just fine, and anything else would be overkill.

If I had to do my initial purchase over again, or when I start to upgrade down the road, I would move to a rear-projection screen.

And Scott is right about venue pricing for video rentals... one venue in particular here will charge you $200 for projector and screen rental, and for that price they just throw it in a pile in the corner of the room! You provide laptop, hook it up, run it, etc.

Against that, my $99 projection add-on is a steal! Plus I have the benefit of knowing what to expect and what to do - not wondering if their stuff will end up working... Because even if you and the client know that venue-provided or client-rented equipment malfunction or idiosyncrasy isn't your responsibility or fault, such will reflect negatively upon you for all present whilst you scramble about trying to figure out why S ain't workin!
 
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