What do I need to present video to an audience?

Typically you would connect your laptop PC, containing the Landro software and your video, to a video projector. You will need a projector that accepts VGA input at 1024x768 resolution (or better). Your laptop will need to display in a resolution that matches the abilities of the projector.

Alternately, you might want to use a large flat-screen TV for your presentation. Make sure that the TV has a VGA input, or else that your laptop has an HDMI or DVI connector to match what your TV can accept. Do not attempt to use S-Video or composite video connections between your computer and the TV; the quality will be too low to be useful.

You may also find it useful to have a remote control for your presentation. There are a number of wireless remotes sold for "multimedia PCs" or "Media Center PCs" and these should work with Landro. Most have both the cursor diamond (up, down, left, right, and Enter or OK) as well as the standard media control buttons (play, pause, etc.). These remotes let you move around while you present, without having to stand over the keyboard of your PC to control your presentation.

The Presentation Cart in Landro is absolutely the best way to prepare for a presentation: simply place the plays you want to show, in the correct order, before you start. From the Presentation Cart, make sure the selection on the left is on "All Plays," then double-click the video display to go full-screen. You can then switch to the remote and make your presentation.

You may have a computer dedicated to presentations, connected to the projector or screen, rather than connecting your laptop. This computer can be running the Landro Education Presenter software, a less expensive version of Landro Education Edition only for playback and presentations. In this case, you would place your video or an entire presentation on a USB stick from the computer running Landro, for use in the computer running Presenter.

 
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