FCP to iPad for projection???

Wow. Giving the forum a work out today!

My client that was thinking about DVD's for her project is wondering if it is possible to take video files and add them to an IPad(s) and from that be able to project them on a screen for presentation using some sort of projection device.

Is this just a matter of using a Compressor IPad/IPhone preset andf then adding to IPad via ITunes?

Something tells me that if this is going to get projected, something less compressed would be warranted.

Anyone have any experience with this. Done hijacking entire forum

Best to all.

Jonathan

Should be fine - just export as you suggest.
I do this often for clients to show on TV - all you need is the Apple adapter to HDMI cable - works either from an iPhone or iPad (later models).

Or get a 3rd generation Apple TV for $70, and send wirelessly from either your iPhone or iPad to that, then HDMI out to anything (projector or TV). Might be useful to have either way. I'm still using a 1st gen that works great.

Thanks PaulW and dinerdog.

Would either of you happen to know if today's crop of projectors have an HDMI input so as to be able to connect thew IPad.

I know almost all flat screens have at least one HDMI input but in case they want to project, this would be good to know. Maybe I need to browse these and get specs.

Thanks.

Jonathan

I know the Epson's seem to be, by far the most popular. Here's one on Amazon that has a lot of different connections.

www.amazon.com/Epson-Projector-Portable-...htness/dp/B005J31BCO

The last projector I used had; USB, VGA, S-video, RCA, DVI, and HDMI!

Thanks.

Yeah, I just poked around B&H site and looked at projectors and most seem to have HDMI in puts along with other inputs. Even the less expensive ones.

Jonathan Levin wrote: ...if it is possible to take video files and add them to an IPad(s) and from that be able to project them on a screen for presentation using some sort of projection device...Is this just a matter of using a Compressor IPad/IPhone preset and then adding to IPad via ITunes?...

Yes this is possible, I have done it many times via both an Lightning-to-HDMI adapter and also via AirPlay to AppleTV.

You normally don't benefit from really high resolution for business or classroom projection, so usually 720p is OK.

You can export an H264 720p video file in FCPX and add to the iPad via iTunes. Just be sure you verify it is there and playable -- iTunes can be difficult.

The most common problem for HDMI is audio. If your iPad sends audio to the projector, unless the projector has audio output to a speaker you can't hear it.

One easy solution for portable operation is a small battery-powered wired or Bluetooth wireless speaker. That way the video goes to the projector and audio to the portable speaker. Obviously it should all be tested ahead of time, as the initial setup can be finicky.

If it's an old 4:3 projector, those can cause letterboxing or squeezing, so it's good to inquire and maybe test ahead of time. If it's a newer projector it's usually not a problem.

Joema.

Thanks for that. I have a feeling a lot of testing will be happening if and when this gets going. Great info.

Jonathan

Jonathan Levin wrote: Thanks PaulW and dinerdog.

Would either of you happen to know if today's crop of projectors have an HDMI input so as to be able to connect thew IPad.

I know almost all flat screens have at least one HDMI input but in case they want to project, this would be good to know. Maybe I need to browse these and get specs.

Thanks.

Jonathan

Projectors are not something that isreplaced very often. Just because most of today's models may have HDMI, most of those installed over the years DON'T. So if you arrive at some facility expecting to show video on a projector, hedge your bets. In addition to your iPhone, if take a mac with a mini-displayPort to VGA adapter, and a thumb drive with an .mp4 h264 version (or three) of your video, you should be covered.