I'm using an Optima EP1690. I create my images in Photoshop. I use white graphics on a black background. Save as a .jpg. Upload the image to my video iPod. Then at the show I connect my video iPod to the projector and wahlah! Instant monogram.
Get rid of background when projecting image?
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That is exactally to the letter what I do.
Black .jpeg with white lettering.
I'm at a lose as to what you mean by background.... all you need is a JPEG that is black except for the monogram.... and that can be any color you want it to be if projecting with a Multi-Media projector.... typically the monogram would be white...NOT transparent.... which is why I don't understand what you mean by background showing through as there should be no background color or design other than what you have designed.
Uh...., if I had to guess I'd say he uses an 'S-video' cable. But, I could be wrong.
Rob, given your description, you are using black as the background. Here's the problem, it can be hard for some projectors to display the color black. Often times the black is more a dark grey - meaning some light is getting through. This grey area appears as a box around the monogram. Does that make sense?
I would also be careful what color lettering or images you try to project on the dance floor.
Certain colors will not show very good.
I'm kind of AR when it comes to this, but here's what I do...
Bride wants a ceratin shade of "green". I look up the RGB numbers to make that shade.
Then I take in to account what color the dance floor will be and do the same as above.
You are essentailly mixing the "green" and whatever color the dance floor is, so the color you will be projecting will actually be different that what you expected.
You need to figure out what color PLUS the dance floor will equal the "green" that you want to end up with.
OR
My projector has a "wall color" adjustment. You can use that to see if the result will be the correct color of green.
Certain colors will not show very good.
I'm kind of AR when it comes to this, but here's what I do...
Bride wants a ceratin shade of "green". I look up the RGB numbers to make that shade.
Then I take in to account what color the dance floor will be and do the same as above.
You are essentailly mixing the "green" and whatever color the dance floor is, so the color you will be projecting will actually be different that what you expected.
You need to figure out what color PLUS the dance floor will equal the "green" that you want to end up with.
OR
My projector has a "wall color" adjustment. You can use that to see if the result will be the correct color of green.
I should have prefaced my post with "While I do not own nor have used a projector, I am at a loss as to what this background showing through could be... black is black right..."
[hijack]I can hardly wait... we need to compare schedules and see what works best for the two of us.... I'd like to come see you that way we have access to the lighting and sound so I get a feel for what I'm in for....[/hijack]
As for projection I'd like to see about setting up my computer as the source and yours as a backup.
The Zune comes with an A/V cable (1/8" to RCA *R*W*Y*). I have an adapter that goes from the *Y*ellow RCA to S-video. Then S-video into the projector.
jokerswild, I never thought of the black background that way. Thanks! I'm going to try that and see what happens.
Don't take my word as fack of the matter.... based on other posts I'd say I was off base when I flippantly made that post.... black may not in fact show as black.... but more like grey.... without owning a projector myself I can't say for sure.