Projecting Hindu Wedding Ceremony onto Large Screen? at DVinfo.net

Kelly Langerak · June 18th, 2012, 03:41 PM

I have a client who is having a Indian/Hindu ceremony and wants to know what it would cost to project one or two cameras onto a large screen for a better view of the ceremony. Currently, we shoot everything on our DSLR's so our time limit might prevent us from doing this. I don't know. What would it take as far as Cameras, Switchers, Cables to make this happen. What would be the most affordable way to do a one or a two camera option? I'd love your thoughts and knowledge!

Warren Kawamoto · June 19th, 2012, 12:59 AM

The most cost effective way in this scenario might be to dedicate a single video camera for the projection. While you're projecting though, make sure you're also recording, and use the footage later in post.

Going the route of multiple cameras, switchers, etc will require a small team of technicians to set up and troubleshoot if something goes wrong....something you won't be able to do if you're shooting.

Kelly Langerak · June 19th, 2012, 07:48 AM

Can this be as simple as connecting a HDMI from say a newer Sony camera to the TV? Or what input would I use?

Warren Kawamoto · June 19th, 2012, 08:35 AM

Yes, you could go hdmi from camera to projector, as long as they are in close proximity to each other. You could always go SD too, using bnc cable for long runs.

Buba Kastorski · June 19th, 2012, 01:09 PM

if you will be outputting to TV, all newer ones have HDMI and it's straight forward, just don't forget to turn off on screen data, but if we're talking projector located in venue, i doubt that, they all have SD projectors and you'll need BNC cable + BNC to RCA female adapter + AV cable for your camera, depending on the camera you might need to enable AV out, in general 100ft cable is enough for 99% of setups.

Kelly Langerak · June 19th, 2012, 02:26 PM

Thanks Bubba and Warren. I will be using a 60" HDTV on a 7' stand with a 50ft HDMI cable.

Just curious, if I use a HDMI switcher that has enough outputs like this one if I went with two camera? I know they wouldn't be able to monitor the cameras.

: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/770211-REG/KanexPro_HDMX44_HDMI_4_x_4.html
Could I have someone just change from input one to input two by pushing the switcher buttons on the switcher and get a smooth transition from Cam A to Cam B? Or would it flicker or would the screen go blue for instance when pushing the buttons on the switcher?

John Knight · June 19th, 2012, 06:21 PM

Hi Kelly. A long HDMI cable is definately the way to go. I recently used this at a funeral and ran a 30m cable from a wide stationary video camera at the back of the church, outside into a marquee and into an HD projector. Worked a treat.

That switch won't work. (See the customer reviews - "There is a delay in switching - screen is black"

I would definately *Keep It Simple* when doing this, people just want a good clear image without all the wizardry. I've seen some spectacular failures when people try and do multicam live-stream, graphics overlays etc etc and not 100% confident with their gear.

June 18th, 2012, 03:41 PM	#1
Kelly Langerak Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 522	Projecting Hindu Wedding Ceremony onto Large Screen? I have a client who is having a Indian/Hindu ceremony and wants to know what it would cost to project one or two cameras onto a large screen for a better view of the ceremony. Currently, we shoot everything on our DSLR's so our time limit might prevent us from doing this. I don't know. What would it take as far as Cameras, Switchers, Cables to make this happen. What would be the most affordable way to do a one or a two camera option? I'd love your thoughts and knowledge!

June 19th, 2012, 12:59 AM	#2
Warren Kawamoto Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,435	Re: Projecting Hindu Wedding Ceremony onto Large Screen? The most cost effective way in this scenario might be to dedicate a single video camera for the projection. While you're projecting though, make sure you're also recording, and use the footage later in post. Going the route of multiple cameras, switchers, etc will require a small team of technicians to set up and troubleshoot if something goes wrong....something you won't be able to do if you're shooting.

June 19th, 2012, 07:48 AM	#3
Kelly Langerak Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 522	Re: Projecting Hindu Wedding Ceremony onto Large Screen? Can this be as simple as connecting a HDMI from say a newer Sony camera to the TV? Or what input would I use?

June 19th, 2012, 08:35 AM	#4
Warren Kawamoto Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,435	Re: Projecting Hindu Wedding Ceremony onto Large Screen? Yes, you could go hdmi from camera to projector, as long as they are in close proximity to each other. You could always go SD too, using bnc cable for long runs.

June 19th, 2012, 01:09 PM	#5
Buba Kastorski Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,414	Re: Projecting Hindu Wedding Ceremony onto Large Screen? if you will be outputting to TV, all newer ones have HDMI and it's straight forward, just don't forget to turn off on screen data, but if we're talking projector located in venue, i doubt that, they all have SD projectors and you'll need BNC cable + BNC to RCA female adapter + AV cable for your camera, depending on the camera you might need to enable AV out, in general 100ft cable is enough for 99% of setups. __________________ I love this place!

June 19th, 2012, 02:26 PM	#6
Kelly Langerak Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 522	Re: Projecting Hindu Wedding Ceremony onto Large Screen? Thanks Bubba and Warren. I will be using a 60" HDTV on a 7' stand with a 50ft HDMI cable. Just curious, if I use a HDMI switcher that has enough outputs like this one if I went with two camera? I know they wouldn't be able to monitor the cameras. : http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/770211-REG/KanexPro_HDMX44_HDMI_4_x_4.html Could I have someone just change from input one to input two by pushing the switcher buttons on the switcher and get a smooth transition from Cam A to Cam B? Or would it flicker or would the screen go blue for instance when pushing the buttons on the switcher?

June 19th, 2012, 06:21 PM	#7
John Knight Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 588	Re: Projecting Hindu Wedding Ceremony onto Large Screen? Hi Kelly. A long HDMI cable is definately the way to go. I recently used this at a funeral and ran a 30m cable from a wide stationary video camera at the back of the church, outside into a marquee and into an HD projector. Worked a treat. That switch won't work. (See the customer reviews - "There is a delay in switching - screen is black" I would definately Keep It Simple when doing this, people just want a good clear image without all the wizardry. I've seen some spectacular failures when people try and do multicam live-stream, graphics overlays etc etc and not 100% confident with their gear.