VJ apps for PC, MAC, or IOS for live show

[dusted william]

Hey all,

With my band I want to take our show to the next level and incorporate video into our show.

Either with a projector and a bunch of cheap flat screen TVs synced together.

I have a couple of questions. I've been googling, but I just dont' know the right lingo to ask the questions I'm looking for.

1. Is there a projector that has a real wide projection in small distance. Say something like 5 feet? Basically the projector would have to be above the drummer projecting onto a screen in the back. We don't usually have tons of room on the stage.

2. If we can't use a projector, then maybe 4-5 TVs synced together to show the same type of image.

3. What VJ software do you recommend?

The drummer plays to a click, we use live to trigger our lights. I know I can use rockvid to show some video, but I'm afraid my mac won't be able to handle all the synths, FX, lights... and the video.

I plan on syning another computer, prefer a PC to ableton and use it to control the video. I'm also ok with doing this with on IOS device.

Any tips, hints, suggestions?

Thanks,

dw

[highkoo]

A friend of mine does some impressive stuff with the Resolume software.

He also just got a projector like you are talking about. Its just has a weird protruding bubble lens on it and throws very very short. Dont know the technical term for it, but it does exist.

[dusted william]

Thanks!

checking out resolume now.

I gotta find something with short throw, not sure the technical word for it though.

dw