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3 Great Projectors for Digital Decorating and Projection Mapping
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- Опубликовано: 17 авг 2024
- Check out my list of three great projectors to use for your digital decorating this Halloween! #DigitalDecorating
Atmos FX Digital Decorations
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#1 - Optoma GT1080 Short Throw Projector
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#2 - Aaxa M4 Mobile LED Projector
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#3 - Aaxa P4X LED Pico Projector
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Best all around budget friendly projector for pumpkins
Aaxa BP1
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I have seen some projectors sold for under $200 that say they are between 1500 and 3200 lumens... should I trust that? If yes, then why go with some that you have listed that are lower quality and more expensive? Sorry, as you can tell, I'm new at this. Hope to hear from you soon.
Hey Jose. When it comes to projectors, a high lumen count does not necessarily mean it's a quality product. It's hard to comment or pass judgement on a certain projector without knowing exactly what it is but just know that you get what you pay for. I like the projectors I use because they check all of the boxes I need them to (size, clarity, contrast, brightness, on board media player, throw distance) and I like to stick with the name brands because I know I'm getting a quality product that will last a while. If you find a cheap(er) projector meets your needs and will be bright enough for your purposes, I say go for it. The video above is just meant to serve as a reference so you can figure out which qualities are important to you and offer viable suggestions for your digital decorating. Hope that helps! If you want me to check out a specific project, feel free to send me a link.
Toil & Trouble's DIY Such a quick response! Thank you so much for that. In no way was I trying to make it seem like the projectors you picked were overpriced. If fact, I was afraid that the ones I saw pop up might be misleading. I wish I had seen your video prior to my purchase. I recently purchased the Atmosfx projector. (Hasn't arrived yet) I can't remember the specs but it is the one on their page that costs $199. Any info on it would be greatly appreciated from a unbiased source. Thank you again!
No problem! The atmosfx projector should suit you just fine for a starter projector. I have not had a chance to test it out for myself but I did get close to buying the "digital decorating kit plus". The only thing holding me back was just the size of the projector - needed something smaller for my outdoor set-up. What will you be using it for?
Toil & Trouble's DIY The projector comes with some Xmas scenes loaded on an sd card so I think I will use one of those. We hope to place it inside and project out of one of our windows. I hope to achieve a good looking visual from outside. I am just not sure what to expect since I have never owned one before nor do I know if the Atmos projector actually does what it claims, lol. Thanks again for your responses. I appreciate it.
I gotcha. Depending on the size of the window, it should look just fine. My issue with the DDK is the resolution, as it is only 800 pixels on the long end (the DDK Plus is 1280 on the long end which is actual high definition). If you are planning on keeping that projector once it arrives, I would make sure to buy one of the window projection materials that atmosfx offers such as the "premium window projection material" so that you get the most out of the resolution from that projector. If you do decide not to keep it and want to find a good alternative in the $200 range, I would be happy to offer suggestions.
Thanks for the link! This is my first year experimenting with digital decorations. In my research for a projector, the Epson 1040 seems to be the cheapest model I have found that has all the specs I'm looking for. (1080p, 3000+ lumens, good contrast ratio, keystone adjustments, usb and hdmi connections) I'm banking on getting one used for around the $400 mark
That should work well for you!
I bought AtmosFX's projector and will be using it for the first time this year :)
Awesome! How did it turn out for you?
How did it go?!
October 2020 here... how’s that projector?
Hey there! Big fan already, going to try to set up my own Jack O Lantern Jamboree this year. Going to do my best to make your gravestone marker from the last video as well, thanks for making these videos! Looking forward to more!
No problem and thank you for watching! Please let me know if you have any questions during the process.
Not trying to be a jerk just letting you know your mic audio is coming out of only the right side, thanks for the advice though this video was super helpful! 😊
No worries at all. I had some audio challenges early on but have since sorted all of that out thankfully.
What projector do you suggest when needing to connect to speakers through Bluetooth?
Hey Rachel! I highly recommend Aaxa projectors as they are all bluetooth enabled. I would check out the HP2, BP1, or M7 depending on your budget.
I need to project onto a scrim in the front seats of my car. I guess placed in the back trunk through the rear seats and into the front. I'd like it to be able to run off of battery. Have you used a portable battery projectors that would work well for that??
Hey Neville. Yes, I have. I would highly recommend the either the Aaxa BP1 or M7 depending on your budget and brightness needs. Both are incredible capable battery powered projectors!
What type of projection screens do you use? I have a white rear projection screen (6ftx9ft) I use in my window, but I feel I could get a better picture. I have an Epson HD Projector and the image is really good on the wall, but I wanted to maximize my AtmosFX videos and felt maybe the white screen is the issue. I just ordered gray screens to see if this would fix the problem. Thanks for the videos
Hello and thanks for watching! I use a white cling film that AtmosFX sold a few years back but no longer do. Unfortunately, I have not found a good replacement for it but I know there are several companies out there that sell a similar window cling projection film. Grey screens like the one AtmosFX currently sells as their window projection material work quite well and people are usually very satisfied with them. Hope that helps!
I use the gt1080darbee for front window and now looking for a good cheap one for a archway Hollusion display but have not make up my mind yet. Picked up the Darbee for under $600 refurbished and love it. Was the second projector you used good enough for a Hollusion or would you upgrade? It will be outside in my front yard.
That's awesome! The M4 is just right for the hollusion projection; provides just enough brightness and clarity. People seem to prefer using cheaper projectors for their digital decorating (which I do understand) but the higher quality projectors definitely help pull things off! I am not sure if they still sell the M4 but if you find something compact with 800+ lumens, it will definitely work for a hollusion display provided that the location is relatively dark at night.
What projector your you recommend that i could hook up to a timer to turn on and off with my light display automatically?
It mostly depends on your budget! Automatic on/off functions are typically only seen in home theater-level, brand name projectors like Epson, Optoma, etc. However, Aaxa recently released an upgraded version of their HP3 which is a budget-friendly Halloween projector that now features an auto-start function. You can check it out here - amzn.to/45ESAIi
Do you have an updated version or models that we can purchase now?
Hey Jason. I was planning to make a new one this year but due to the impacts of Hurricane Ida, it will likely need to get put on the back-burner. However, I have updated each of the links in the description to take you to the newest models of each projector covered in this video. Hope that helps!
I want to do some Jack O lantern projections and some singing bust projections. Which projectors should I use?
I recently tried out the Aaxa BP1 for Jack-O'-Lantern Jamboree and it was great! A tiny projector that's jam packed with features and works well for a pumpkin projection. Definitely worth checking out! amzn.to/37EeE9C
SD card external media players require 5 or 6 programming steps first. Do projectors that have internal ports for the SD card need several programming steps also?
Hey Richard. There are still a few steps involved with the Aaxa projectors before your media plays but definitely not 5. It's typically the main menu, then selecting your source, then choosing the media within the source each time the projector is turned on. I hope that answered your question but let me know if not.
Toil & Trouble's DIY Do the internal media players loop the videos?
Thanks for the video. If you use a micro SD, can you set the videos to loop all night?
Thanks for watching! Yes, it will loop indefinitely if you set it to do so.
I would like to set up Shadows grave diggers on the side of my house. What projector would I need for that? Thanks from Baton Rouge Area
I used an Aaxa P4X to project the grave digger shadow for my display. That projector has 175 lumens and a 2000:1 contrast ratio. I would shoot for a similar contrast ratio as you will want your blacks to be as dark as possible but you may want to get something with a higher lumen count (200-300 range). Hope that helps!
If you put them outside how do you keep them from getting stolen?
I put them into lockable housings which are anchored to the ground.
Hi There! I am trying to make a hollusion in my yard. Do you use only battery operated projector and how close does the projector have to be to have a clear image on the material. I tried it last year with the AtmosFX projector and just didn't look clear enough outside.
Hey Carson! Thanks for watching! I use the Aaxa M4 Mobile LED Projector for my Hollusion archway which can either run on the internal battery or be plugged in. The projector I use is 800 lumens with a native resolution of 1280x800 (HD) which I find works great for this use. According to the AtmosFX site, the projector they sell is listed as 800x480 resolution (could explain clarity issues depending on distance at which you are projecting) and does not specify the lumen count, which leads me to believe it is low and not bright enough for outdoor use. I would not recommend this projector for an outdoor Hollusion.
no talk about the cost?
Hey Brian! I just updated the list of projectors in the comment section with links to their updated versions on Amazon. Hope that helps!
whatever one is cheapest but worth it. 😂🤣
I have a question? I just bought the ghost apparitions 3 the pirate one, and I am new at this, and it said u can use your laptop and hook it to your projector, what kind of projector do I need and what kind of laptop do I need
For the laptop, you will need it to have some sort of media player software that is able to play .mp4 files (ex: quicktime player for mac) and a hdmi port (or a port that can accept an adapter that has an hdmi port in it).
For the projector, aside from the right specs, you will need it to have a hdmi or mini-hdmi port to receive the signal from the laptop. Hope that helps!
How do you make the videos for the projections? Is there something for PC?
Thanks for watching. All of the videos that I use come from atmosfx.com and are available for any format.
I use LG PH550 3d pico projector
What do you think of SMART projectors like the UF70. I bought 4 of them for this. What is your thoughts on the machine?
Hey Tyler! Thank you for watching. Unfortunately I am not familiar with this projector but after a watching a few videos, (and while this is probably over-kill for digital decorating) they seem like an ideal substitute for short throw projectors. Is that your intention with using them for this application?
Nice review. So all in all, did you pay approximately $2,000 for all three projectors? I looked them up just now and they're not cheap. :(
Thanks for watching! I don't remember exactly how much I payed but all three units I bought were refurbished from Amazon so I did not pay full price. If you can find any refurbed models on Amazon, it's usually a great way to save some money.
Congrats on the channel. You have great videos with really helpful information. This is our first year decorating for Halloween and we wan to buy a projector to play some of the Atmosfx scenes, including witching hour. I saw this projector online and I think it could work great for us. Is the BenQ MX819ST 13000:1 3000 Lumens DLP Projector. Would be great if you could give us some input. We have a a street light right in front out our sliding door so a bright projector would help a lot. Thanks in advance
Thank you for watching and I am glad you are enjoying the content! I would assume that projector will suite you well as 3,000 ansi lumens is very bright. My short throw Optoma is 2,800 ansi lumens and I can see the projection on my window even before the sun goes down completely. I hope that helps!
Toil & Trouble's DIY thank you
Do you know of ANY projector that will AUTOMATICALLY start playing when power is applied? (for Halloween display) Or one that is remotely operated with a FREQUENCY controlled remote (WiFi, Blue tooth, etc..,) , NOT an optically controlled remote..., (line of sight) ????
Yes. On higher-end projectors, there should be an option for the projector to power up as soon as it receives power. (I know this is an option on the Optoma projector I have.) If you have a projector with this capability, you can keep it plugged in to any smart outlet (or switch) and remotely control the power to the projector.
Ohh i habe the same question... is there a midrangebeamer under 800 euros that start playong vids automatic when the beamer power up?? Is it very important. This beamer is fitting on the roof on my housing...it is unpossible climbing up every evening for show up the atmos fx vidz :)
I need this awnser really important...i search in web for this kind of option in a midrange price beamer. For outside good quality
Hi there - I was wondering if you could just use a somewhat inexpensive pocket or mini projector to do digital decorations on the wall of a bedroom. Not a huge room and the resolution does not have to be perfect. Just going for the spooky feel and images for the most part. Also, do you need a short throw projector for that type of decoration since it would not be a great distance?
Hey Angela, thank you for watching! You can definitely use a less expensive projector for your decoration if you are not concerned with high resolution. The reason I use the two smaller ones featured in the video is because they have on-board media players where with most other models, you will need an external media player to run your digital decoration either from a SD card or USB drive.
If you are not trying to cover a large area, no, you will more than likely not need a short throw projector. Short throw projectors are generally only needed when you need a large projection and only have a small throw distance to work with.
Hope this helps, happy haunting!
i want to do a good pumpkin display next year, did the aaxa pico one have any issues? does it loop short files ok, did the sound suck? would a AAXA P300 be a lot better?
The Aaxa p300 would be brighter but again, for the pumpkins, you really don't need a super bright projector so the P4X works just fine. The sound output on the P4X is decent but I would recommend hooking them up to an external speaker via an aux cord. Lastly, depending on the software version that is downloaded onto the projector, the on-board media player may loop the video on its own or you can tell it to loop the video within the video settings. Either way, no need for an external media player. My P4X just completed its third season running the pumpkin projections with 0 issues.
@@ToilandTroublesDIY nice, i'm also prepping to do whole house projection. Looking for a very bright DLP
Epson 2045 home cinema is a great projector to!
Yes indeed! Epson makes some great products!
Toil & Trouble's DIY yep! aaxa projectors are probably better for home haunters because of the price and size .
Definitely. The prices of the Aaxa projectors and the size options are ideal for outdoor digital decorating.
Short throw projectors are great but man, they don't sell cheap
Hey Kirk. Thanks for watching. They are unfortunately not cheap but they're a great investment!
I just bought one off eBay used for $100. Tested some atmosfx on it this evening. Awesome
What type of projector do I need to map the house, I can only place the projector 16 foot from the house, house is 25 feet a cross, any help please
I would have to guess you would need a short throw projector in order to project on an entire house from that distance.
@@ToilandTroublesDIY thankyou.
Do they not sell these projectors anymore? I can't find them
Hey Summer. These projector models are not current but I would encourage looking for them used on Amazon or Ebay! If you still can't find them but want to achieve a similar effect for your own decorating, just look for projectors with similar resolution and lumens.
you need to specify prices and actual throw distance to approximate screen size 110 inches tell me nothing l have 6 foot wide by 4 foot high window with only about 5 5 1/2 feet throw distance is this projector good and not too expensive?
what is a goo projector for jackolantern jamboree ,i only have 3 feet max throw distance but i only want to use small pumpkins , i need a small projector it has to be hidden in a whiskey barrel with flowers in it
and i will need bi directional keystone correction , what i do not need however is a battery'
what is a good projector that is not like $300 that is a pico size maybe a bit larger and short throw and does not use a battery