Video Product Showcase
Da-Lite's Cosmopolitan Electrol
The Cosmopolitan Electrol by Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc. is now available in sizes up to 16 feet wide. The new larger Cosmopolitan Electrol has a two-piece aluminum extruded case with dimensions of 7 7/8" high by 6 3/4" deep and maximum seamless screen dimensions of 16' x 16'. Adjustable ceiling and wall mounting brackets are included for installation ease. Starting in 2005, the existing 12' x 12' and 200" diagonal Cosmopolitan sizes will also be housed in the larger aluminum case.
www.da-lite.com
Hitachi CP-X445 Projector
With a unique optical engine and 230W UHB lamp, the CP-X445 series achieves a brightness of 3,200 ANSI lumens. It will project large-screen images that are clear and easy to see, even in large rooms or in bright environments. Additionally, 4X wave sound speaker system (four built-in 3W speakers), provides sufficient sound in classrooms without the need for additional external speakers. Additionally, the CP-X445 series is equipped with a LAN control function, allowing users to control and efficiently operate a group of projectors on TCP/IP network. Lastly, the CP-X445 series features full connectivity with a DVI-D interface, and is compatible with the RGB Input 2 system, Video Input 3 system, and a wide variety of other input signals.
www.hitachi.com
Adoration by Media 4 Ministry, Inc.
Adoration presentation software allows churches to use full motion video as a background to song lyric text, and import music from CD, such as split-tracks, then play and control the playback from within the program with full audio control. Users may link the music to the lyrics and video, and then save for automatic playback. The software supports current video and picture formats including AVI, WMV, MPEG 1, 2 and 4, GIF, JPG, JPEG, BMP, ICO, EMF and WMF. Adoration displays sharp, high-quality text over full motion video. Lyric/text timing may be set as automatic, semi-automatic or manual control.
www.media4ministry.com
Automatic Vertical Screen by Stewart Filmscreen
The Automatic Vertical Screen (AVS) from Stewart Filmscreen offers the unique ability to recess the screen case into the floor or a decorative enclosure like a sideboard. A specially-designed scissors systems raises the screen to its full extend, while a special trap door opens prior to the screen's ascent and closes after the screen descends into the housing. AVS is available in two basic models, including a floor-recessed or custom-cabinet model for a completely hidden screen and a wall-mounted model. An auto anti-keystone tilt feature is available as an option for all systems. The trap door systems designed by Stewart Filmscreen feature motorized aluminum trap doors, which protectively cover the screen while not in use. The trap door's faceplate can be painted or laminated to perfectly match the exterior decor of the enclosure.
www.stewartfilm.com
MediaShout7
Media used to proclaim life's most important message should be as compelling as the message itself. MediaShout 7 is a powerful, yet simple-to-use, presentation tool. The dual-screen design allows users to create, modify and preview presentations at any time, even while a program is underway. Display song lyrics, Bible verses or text with full audio and video integration to enhance a worship or teaching experience. The new version 3.0 adds to MediaShout's extensive feature set. Among the new capabilities are Bible keyword search, a new user interface, live video feed, video transitions and selectable in/out points for DVD playback. Included are more than 50 Bible translations.
www.mediashout.com
Worship Him
Worship Him was designed to make video presentation for worship services fast, fun and easy. With Worship Him, preparing for a worship service can take minutes instead of hours. Worship Him's dual monitor support makes presenting lyrics (and much more) a breeze, whether planned or spontaneous. Besides song lyrics, Worship Him also supports pictures, Bible verses, PowerPoint presentations, announcements, avi or mpeg movies, CD tracks, sound clips, Shockwave/Flash movies, and launching any other programs or documents. The program comes with full dual monitor support, all in one package.
www.worship-him.com
EasyWorship
EasyWorship is just that - a worship projection software that is easy to use and easy to learn. With dual monitor output, the ability to lay text over video, camera, DVD, VHS or any media, EasyWorship makes the task of producing professional presentations an easy one. Additional features allow the system to interface with PowerPoint and Song Select Lyric Service, Nursery Alert, Scrolling Messages, 106 Transitions and Cross fades, Title and first line search for songs, Scripture database, and more. Technical support is free with toll-free numbers. With the site license, you can load the one copy on as many computers as pertain to your one geographical church site.
www.easyworship.com
Presenter's Toolkit from Digital Juice
The Presenter's Toolkit from Digital Juice enlivens and enriches programs created with PowerPoint, EasyWorship, SundayPlus or any other software application that uses graphics, video or music. The Toolkit includes more than 4,500 graphic backgrounds, more than 4,500 photos and photo objects, more than 3,200 video clips, more than 900 music clips, more than 6,700 illustrations, and free indexing, remixing and processing software. The entire collection of graphic backgrounds in the Presenter's Toolkit is designed for variety and versatility. All are high-resolution and look just as good on a plasma display or a big screen as they do on a computer monitor. With an infinite number of styles and looks, a presentation can visually convey a message that is meditative, energetic, subdued, elegant, professional, serious, fun or inviting.
www.digitaljuice.com
Barco's SLM R9+ Performer Projector
Barco's SLM R9+ Performer projector, with its compact form-factor, SXGA+ resolution and 9000 Ansi Lumen light-output, offers a cost-effective solution to the attractive 8K - 10K Lumen market segment. With its extended lamp lifetime of typically 1250 hours, additional dust filters which reduce sensitivity to dust and other external contamination and continued compatibility with existing TLD lenses, the SLM R9+ offers a dynamic, reliable projector with a low total cost of ownership. The SLM R9+ Performer projector combines state-of-the-art DLP technology from Texas Instruments with Barco's expertise in electronics, optics and mechanical design, bringing to the market a projector which delivers exceptional image quality and video performance. Also, the SLM R9+ features a modular structure, which allows greater access to serviceable parts, an interlocking design for direct stacking and hanging as well as an integrated, no-fuss rigging system, offering you an efficient, reliable product able to fulfill a multitude of purposes.
www.barco.com
Presentation Manager by Creative Lifestyles
Presentation Manager by Creative Lifestyles is a multimedia projection software package preloaded with a database of images, songs and Bibles, making slide preparation quick and easy. Presentation Manager is easy to learn and comes with enough features to keep services from becoming static. Users can place text over moving video backgrounds or a live video feed, integrate PowerPoint, and download songs from CCLI online. The program's dual display setup allows users to make changes to a scheduled presentation in the middle of a service, or click and display as the presentation moves along.
www.presentationmanager.info
Matte Brite Plus Screen Surface Material from The Screen Works
The Screen Works has introduced Matte Brite Plus, a new, unsupported, vinyl, front-projection screen material that effectively controls light "pass through," eliminating the need for blackout surfaces. The quality of the front projection image is uncompromised by ambient backlight. Additionally, Matte Brite Plus offers excellent flexibility with wide viewing angles and notable color and contrast retention. The Screen Works is recognized nationally for manufacturing, sales, rental and distribution of custom projection screens, specialty screen design and fabrication for HD and widescreen applications, E-Z Fold portable projection screens and a full line of E-Z Fold presentation accessories.
www.thescreenworks.com
Christie LX50
Christie has introduced the Christie LX50, its newest network-enabled LCD projector. The Christie LX50 projector provides 5,000 ANSI lumens and 1200:1 contrast ratio, as well as XGA native resolution with scaling for signals up to SXGA resolution and all currently known HDTV formats. The latest progressive scan video creates crisp, clean artifact-free images. It has a wide range of short and long throw lenses and connectivity options, in a compact, portable design ideal for shared resources. The motorized zoom, focus and lens shift with Fast Lens Change mount allows for a full range of lens options that are easy to set-up and easy to maintain. A long-life lamp and the industry's best warranty of three years' parts and labor help minimize cost-of-ownership while "future-proofing" the investment. The wireless remote operates as a wireless mouse, for additional flexibility and freedom in any application. With optional ChristieNET, the Christie LX50 is networking-ready via the TCP/IP network for ultimate control and preventative maintenance.
www.christiedigital.com
HIGHlite 10000HD and 12000HD from Digital Projection
Digital Projection International (DPI) has introduced two new 3-chip DLP Professional Series projectors with 2048 x 1080 native resolution, the HIGHlite 10000HD and 12000HD. Along with the company's flagship, the LIGHTNING 35HD, DPI now offers three high-brightness projectors employing 2K resolution within its lineup of six Professional Series models.The HIGHlite 10000HD and 12000HD, the world's lightest and smallest 2K x 1K resolution 3-chip DLP projectors, provide an excellent combination of lumen output (10,000 and 12,000 ANSI lumens, respectively) and incredibly rich contrast of up to 2000:1. The HIGHlite HD series projectors can support any video, HD or computer source, include four-side soft-edge blend and can be configured to incorporate advanced options such as seamless cross-fade and user-definable geometric warp. Active stereo 3D at resolutions up to 1400 x 1050 at 96 Hz is also supported. The entire lineup of Digital Projection's Pro Series projectors share the same ingenious mechanical configuration and options, starting with DPI's exclusive rigging/stacking system with integrated pitch-and-roll adjustments.
www.digitalprojection.com
XL5900U Multimedia LCD Projector from Mitsubishi
The XL5900U Multimedia LCD Projector from Mitsubishi is the most popular among Mitsubishi models in the church market. The XL5900U is the first conference room and boardroom installation projector available in the market with a built-in motion-sensitive, anti-theft alarm for investment protection. The XL5900U Natural Color Matrix offers vibrant colors, 3900 ANSI lumens of brightness and installation flexibility of horizontal and vertical lens shift. The alarm, built into the connector panel cover, is set manually by a key. If someone moves the projector, a loud and annoying 120-decibel, high-pitch alarm will sound and alert movement of the projector.
www.mitsubishi-presentations.com
Video Furniture International
Video Furniture International Inc. (VFI) was established in 1996 to fill a niche in the videoconferencing market for affordable, stylish and durable furniture. Since then, VFI has grown to be an industry leader in the videoconference and A/V furniture market by providing excellent products and service at a competitive price. VFI designs, engineers and produces all of its wooden products. Their products are available from a large selection of distributors and resellers of videoconference equipment throughout North American, Europe and around the world. VFI produces a complete line of videoconference and A/V furniture in painted and laminate finishes, including multimedia stands, tables, podiums and kiosks. From the beginning, VFI made the decision to specialize solely in the furniture segment of the videoconference and A/V market and leave the equipment sales to their customers.
www.video-furn.com