Sue Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Not sure whether it's all worth the hassle, but basically I want to project the attached logo onto a (white) screen via my laptop.However I want the logo only, not menus etc, and also it has to be quite large on the screen or it will look ridiculous (it's to replace a backdrop which can't be used in the particular location in the room).When I tried it full screen on my laptop it got distorted to an oval :(Anyone got any ideas?I've also got a psd version of it, but I'm not sure that's any help ....I know how to connect the laptop to the projector, that's not the issue, it's getting a reasonable size logo onto the screen with no distortion and no other stuff appearing as well as the logo.....I'm not too bothered if you can see the lines of the square around the edges .... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27898-how-can-i-project-a-logo-onto-a-screen-via-a-laptop/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Sue from what I know you just stick the logo into somethinglike MS PowerPoint and size it as you need to.Then display trough projector. Projector should have controls to adjust perspective (like a corrective lens on an architectural camera) giving you a 'true' logo representation or bending it if you choose to do so. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27898-how-can-i-project-a-logo-onto-a-screen-via-a-laptop/#findComment-606276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 If you haven't got PowerPoint, use OpenOffice.org or Prezi.com or even just Google Presentation.They will all allow you to create a blank slide, add the image into it, and then show the slide without surrounding stuff.If the image is distorted that may be down to the angle between the projector and the wall. You should be able to adjust this using the 'keystone' corrections on the projector menu. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27898-how-can-i-project-a-logo-onto-a-screen-via-a-laptop/#findComment-606282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 OMG I've been retired so long I'd forgotten all about PowerPoint!I must have repressed it :))Yes I do have it on my laptop.Thanks guys! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27898-how-can-i-project-a-logo-onto-a-screen-via-a-laptop/#findComment-606291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Sorted in about a millisecond, thanks so much.I'm blushing profusely. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27898-how-can-i-project-a-logo-onto-a-screen-via-a-laptop/#findComment-606292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Sadly I found that what I thought was an HDMI socket (?) on my laptop wasn't. It's apparently an analogue equivalent to it. Whatever that means :))So I couldn't use the projector anyway as they only had one lead for it, which needed an HDMI socket :(Bloody hell, my laptop isn't THAT old !!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27898-how-can-i-project-a-logo-onto-a-screen-via-a-laptop/#findComment-606810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
right-clicking Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Analogue socket is a VGA should be blue! you can get a converter for it.http://www.amazon.co.uk/HDMI-Male-SVGA-Converter-Cable/dp/B003X924P4/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1358026128&sr=1-7Right-Clicking Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27898-how-can-i-project-a-logo-onto-a-screen-via-a-laptop/#findComment-606840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 right-clicking, that cable won't work. You'd need something which actually converts the analogue VGA signal to a digital signal, which would cost the best part of ?50. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27898-how-can-i-project-a-logo-onto-a-screen-via-a-laptop/#findComment-606855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Time to update.. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WSK4m1pfzNU/TrlzQQVxl0I/AAAAAAAAANo/jIDPg-CqFTc/s1600/stoneage_computer_hg_clr.gif Fox :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27898-how-can-i-project-a-logo-onto-a-screen-via-a-laptop/#findComment-606890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_pete Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,1018418,1027721#msg-1027721This guy is selling a converter cable - could be worth asking if you could borrow ? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27898-how-can-i-project-a-logo-onto-a-screen-via-a-laptop/#findComment-606910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Thanks everyone.ed_pete, I'll make enquiries. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27898-how-can-i-project-a-logo-onto-a-screen-via-a-laptop/#findComment-606940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Just realised though, isn't this converter going to be the wrong way round?I need a converter from analogue to HDMI, not the other way round, because the signal (or whatever the term is) would be going from my laptop to the projector. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27898-how-can-i-project-a-logo-onto-a-screen-via-a-laptop/#findComment-606948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 You need something like this.. Cannot find UK Equivalent.. http://cdn-images.sewelldirect.com/products/SW-9393/SW-9393.jpg http://sewelldirect.com/Component-VGA-to-HDMI-Scaler-720p.asp Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27898-how-can-i-project-a-logo-onto-a-screen-via-a-laptop/#findComment-606950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Fox - this is a similar product:http://www.maplin.co.uk/vga-to-hdmi-convertor-with-audio-support-388962As far as I can see, ed_pete's link won't help, because as with right-clicking's suggestion, it looks like just a cable and not a converter.To reiterate, you don't just need a cable, you need a unit which can convert the analog VGA signal to a digital signal. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27898-how-can-i-project-a-logo-onto-a-screen-via-a-laptop/#findComment-607090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Thanks Jeremy. I don't think it's going to be worth spending ?55 on it - the money would be better put towards a new laptop, however that isn't going to happen in the near future! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27898-how-can-i-project-a-logo-onto-a-screen-via-a-laptop/#findComment-607123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashoi Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Talking of pointless cables read the customer reviews for this one, I think it might be what you're looking for. http://www.amazon.com/AudioQuest-Diamond-2m-Braided-Cable/dp/B003CT2A2M/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27898-how-can-i-project-a-logo-onto-a-screen-via-a-laptop/#findComment-607138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 :)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27898-how-can-i-project-a-logo-onto-a-screen-via-a-laptop/#findComment-607155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJKillaQueen Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Good deal here......http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cable-Matters-Plated-Premium-Adapter/dp/B004MS0DIK/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1358174536&sr=1-3 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27898-how-can-i-project-a-logo-onto-a-screen-via-a-laptop/#findComment-607203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Thanks, I'll have a look. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27898-how-can-i-project-a-logo-onto-a-screen-via-a-laptop/#findComment-607230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now