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Title: I'm looking for info on how to project onto a 51' by 8' surface.
Post by: LeVan Moxley on September 05, 2018, 09:16:03 PM
We have a  51' x 8' wall at my church that we would like to use for projection.  We want to be able to project onto this entire area.  We currently use ProPresenter.  I am aware of using PP with a Matrox Triple head to go.  The problem with this setup is that with only three outputs and edge blending three projectors, I would only be able to attain an image approximately 39.6' x 8' using 16:9 projectors, if my calculations are correct.  Using a fourth projector would allow me to cover what I need, but you can only use three with PP.  What other software or hardware is there available to help me cover this area?  Or can someone possibly point me to a different forum that will be better suited for this type of question?  Thanks for your help.
Title: Re: I'm looking for info on how to project onto a 51' by 8' surface.
Post by: Caleb Dueck on September 06, 2018, 01:03:59 AM
Look into a media server, such as Arkaos (among others), or ProVideoPlayer.

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Title: Re: I'm looking for info on how to project onto a 51' by 8' surface.
Post by: LeVan Moxley on September 06, 2018, 01:57:40 PM
Thanks for the response Caleb.  I will check into ProVideoPlayer
Title: Re: I'm looking for info on how to project onto a 51' by 8' surface.
Post by: Tom Bourke on September 06, 2018, 02:11:50 PM
Datapath x4 or fx4.  Takes a single connection out of the computer and does 4 outs.  They have several versions depending on what you need for connectors.

I have done power point  upto 6 wide at 1920x1080 with a really high power graphics card.

Content creation and power point at this size has several pitfalls. You can spend lots of time and money yet still have problems. Have a clear idea of what you want to do before spending a bunch of money on gear.
Title: Re: I'm looking for info on how to project onto a 51' by 8' surface.
Post by: Dave Garoutte on September 06, 2018, 03:27:31 PM
If you can get the width with three projectors, you could black out the top or bottom of the image to get a wider apparent aspect ratio.  You would lose some resolution, though.
Title: Re: I'm looking for info on how to project onto a 51' by 8' surface.
Post by: Caleb Dueck on September 06, 2018, 04:27:41 PM
Look into LED wall, seriously. 

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Title: Re: I'm looking for info on how to project onto a 51' by 8' surface.
Post by: LeVan Moxley on September 07, 2018, 03:55:34 PM
Look into LED wall, seriously. 

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 Yeah, I've been looking at that also.  A lot of variables in the LED wall category.  If you have any links to good panels and good pricing, hit me with a PM.  I've got a green light to put this thing together.  Just trying to decide which way to go.  Thanks again