[SML] Video projectors or Ellipsoids for outside projection?

[Richard Niederberg]

Can the Projection itself be “a Work in a Tangible Medium” for legal
purposes? (Not the original image in the instrument doing the projection).
It may matter…

/s/ Richard
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On Tue, Aug 20, 2024 at 5:22 AM Greg Bierly via Stagecraft <
stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> See if you can find a Rosco ImagePro.  Then you can print your own gobos
> to be used in a S4.  Might need replaced every couple of days but for the
> cost of a transparency sheet.  Couple it with a Selecon Pacific and you can
> reduce the heat at the gate and make the transparencies last longer and use
> a brighter lamp.  Be aware there might be zoning issues with the size of
> the projection.  I would assume the projection would be considered
> “signage”.  If you wind up with a video projector, video billboards have to
> meet certain image requirements due to local, state and federal
> requirements.  (i.e. no moving images, delay between change in still
> images, etc.)
>
> Best of luck
>
> Greg
>
> > On Aug 20, 2024, at 12:39 AM, Joe via Stagecraft <
> stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
> >
> > I volunteer for a theater that has no real signage outside, even though
> they are fairly close to a major interstate. I am thinking about using
> either a video projector, or a custom gobo in an ellipsoidal to list their
> upcoming shows.
> >
> > Their building is visible from the interstate, and there is little
> lighting in the area. I just did some testing tonight, and think that
> either a video projector or an ellipsoidal would work. Attached is a quick
> rendering of what I am thinking about.  Basically, making a "dog house" for
> whatever we use for the projection, to protect it from the elements.  Note
> that this is in a business area where it is mostly vacant after 5pm. And no
> one would be at the theater to baby-sit this projector.
> >
> > The ellipsoidal would have the expense of a custom gobo for each show.
> But at $25 for a basic metal one, that is easy to swallow. We have a BUNCH
> of these old fixtures, including long-throw ones.
> >
> > I can get used long-throw video projectors WXGA at 5,000 lumens, and
> with HDMI input for around $75-$100.  Of course, we can change signage on a
> whim. If I wanted more brightness, I could use multiple projectors.  To
> control the image, perhaps I can use a Roku type device. Though, on/off is
> a bigger challenge. Though, these typically have serial interfaces, and I
> am uncertain how that can automatically be controlled.
> >
> > I am seeking advice about how well a video projector would survive in
> this sort of setting.  Even if there is a "doghouse" with a glass front, I
> imagine it would experience some high humidity.
> >
> > I am sure the old-school ellipsoidals would survive the "dog house".
> Anyone have experience with this?  How about the construction of the
> housing?
> >
> > -Joe
> >
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