Of our offerings, photo montages aren’t the most popular, but we do get a handful of requests for them each month. I think one of the reason’s they aren’t as popular as they could be is because most people just aren’t sure how to properly show them. Here’s a rundown of your options and what you can expect when you choose to show pictures or a DVD at your reception.
You have two options to play back your media (a DVD, pictures or powerpoint); a plasma screen or a projection screen. For many people, the projection screen is what comes to mind first. And, 90% of the time, it is the wrong option. Here’s why.
Projection screens offer a large viewing area, but that is about the only positive to them when it comes to photo montages. The screen itself takes up a huge footprint, so it can disrupt the visual layout of the room. With a projection screen, comes a projector, which means you need, on average, about 10 feet to 12 feet in front of or behind the screen so your media can be properly projected. Many venues have pull down screens, which means when you’re ready to show your slideshow, someone has to pull the screen down, set up the projector and run all the cables. All this while guests are enjoying their dinner and wondering what’s going on, not what most people want to have happen during their event. When the presentation is done, it all has to be moved or taken down.
Instead, we generally suggest plasma screens for your photo montages. Two screens are perfect for about 225-250 guests. They take up a very small footprint, visually fit into the room layout, and allow for instant viewing with no setup time. It is the best option for any type of playback.
Here are some of the different ways we've used plasmas at events:
You have two options to play back your media (a DVD, pictures or powerpoint); a plasma screen or a projection screen. For many people, the projection screen is what comes to mind first. And, 90% of the time, it is the wrong option. Here’s why.
Projection screens offer a large viewing area, but that is about the only positive to them when it comes to photo montages. The screen itself takes up a huge footprint, so it can disrupt the visual layout of the room. With a projection screen, comes a projector, which means you need, on average, about 10 feet to 12 feet in front of or behind the screen so your media can be properly projected. Many venues have pull down screens, which means when you’re ready to show your slideshow, someone has to pull the screen down, set up the projector and run all the cables. All this while guests are enjoying their dinner and wondering what’s going on, not what most people want to have happen during their event. When the presentation is done, it all has to be moved or taken down.
Instead, we generally suggest plasma screens for your photo montages. Two screens are perfect for about 225-250 guests. They take up a very small footprint, visually fit into the room layout, and allow for instant viewing with no setup time. It is the best option for any type of playback.
Here are some of the different ways we've used plasmas at events:
-2 plasma screens, one on either side of the ballroom, DJ or dance floor
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-1 screen set up during cocktail hour
-Plasma screens for your photographer to show the pictures they shot throughout the day.
-Instead of projecting your monogram on the floor or wall, use the screens to display it
-Place a plasma at the entrance to your reception to welcome your guests!
-The plasma bar! Use this as a specialty drink bar or candy buffet table so your guests can relive the days moments and journey through your relationship while waiting for a drink or getting a treat!
-Jason
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