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Use of Projectors, projecting at actual size and using dual screens.

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ProSelect with Zoom for Virtual IPS Sessions

__________________________________________ UPDATE September 12, 2023: Windows 11 Users We recently conducted extensive testing involving Windows 11, Zoom, and Slideshows to address an issue stemming from a recent Windows update. It has come to our attention that this update is causing complications when images and effects are rendered using OpenGL technology, which subsequently requires translation for transmission via Zoom. OpenGL serve...

Images look pixelated or soft on the screen or projector

If your displayed images do not look sharp when displayed in ProSelect, you can adjust the settings discussed below. Some settings effect how images are displayed throughout the software while others effect the quality of the display when playing the slideshow or using two screens (e.g. a computer with an attached projector). Using a projector The quality of the projector that you are using and the size of your projection screen can have ...

What sort of projector should I use with ProSelect?

ProSelect should work with most projectors or large screen monitors. You will find lot of good information in this subject on our Projectors and Large Screen TV's page. Also, on the Links page on the ProStudio Software website, you will find at least one business that specializes in supplying projectors to photographers.

Small Thumbnails on second 4K monitor

ProSelect's Mirror Display Area mode is a great feature for showing your images on a second screen to your clients without them seeing all the other tools, order forms etc that you are using. However, if you have selected to show thumbnails (Thumbnail View) on the second screen and there is a large difference in the resolution between your main and second screens, then the overall size of the thumbnail image will be limited to t...

Debugging Color Issues

If you are not getting consistent colors between images viewed in ProSelect compared to those viewed in Photoshop then you should check that you have the correct color management settings setup in ProSelect's preferences. These are controlled in the Preferences -> Display - Color Management section. Debugging Color Management There are two stages to Color Management in ProSelect. Both stages need to be set...

Dual monitors and projector screens

Two screens ( Dual ) or more may be attached to your computer at the same time. Some computers have this capability however there is a difference between a computer with "single head" video card and one with a "dual head" video card. A single head video card just sends the same image out of both connectors. This is often called "mirroring" in that you see exactly the same image on both screens at the same time. With a dual head video card, the...

Calibrating your screen

In order to display your images or layouts at the correct size when using Select Size View, you must calibrate your screen size. Note: This process is independent of calibrating a room to show in Working with Rooms. This is done on a room by room basis in Setup Rooms (under Resources menu). To do this: Go to Preferences --> Display --> Calibration & Options Tab. Show the Preferences window on the screen that you will be displaying the ...

Zooming in for more detail

ProSelect allows you to zoom in to one or more images when in Show Images View by right clicking (on PC) or control-clicking (on Mac) on the point where you wish to zoom into. When zoomed in, the image will show a "Zoom Out" icon in the bottom right corner. Click on this icon to remove the zoom. If you hold the shift key down while zooming, ProSelect will zoom all images in the Display Area to the same point. This is a quick way to check the deta...

Slideshow doesn't play on second screen on Windows

If you are using ProSelect versions 2016r1.5-2016r1.7 and the slideshow is just a black screen when played on the second screen (with Mirror Display Area turned on), then make sure that you have selected Color Manage: Mirror Display Area Screen in ProSelect's Preferences -> Display -> Color Management. Having this unchecked in these versions of ProSelect causes an internal error which prevents the slideshow from running. We are working o...

Controlling audio output when using a HDMI connection

FaceBook Community Question: "I have my laptop set to extended display, but that also takes whatever audio my laptop's playing and channels it through the projector. Is there a way to keep audio playing through the laptop with only the visual screen itself extended?" On OSX, you can change the output sound through System Preferences -> Sound, after plugging in your HDMI cable. On Windows 7 and up, you should be able to set the default sound...

Using Airplay with ProSelect

ProSelect works really well when connected to a TV or projector using an AppleTV and AirPlay (connecting your computer wirelessly to your screen) provided you have a good fast WiFi connection from both your computer to the WiFi network and your AppleTV to the WiFi network. if not, you can connect one or both devices to your network using an ethernet cable to get the fastest speed connection. With OS X Mavericks and now Yosemite, Apple's AirPlay o...

Scaled to Fit message & Yellow Warning in Select Size View

If you are seeing a yellow warning symbol and the message "Scaled to Fit" in the bottom right hand corner of the main display area in ProSelect when showing an image or layout, this means that the item that you are trying to display at actual size is too large to fit on the screen at the current display calibration. So you need to firstly check that your screen calibration setting in ProSelect preferences is correct. If this message is still show...

Projecting at actual size

Images and layouts (collages) can be projected to their exact size on a monitor, large screen TV or data projector screen, when in Select Size View. In order for ProSelect to do this accurately, it must first be calibrated for that screen. This is done in the Preferences --> Display --> Calibration & Options (under the ProSelect menu on Mac, the Edit Menu on Windows). For more details on how to do this, please refer to the Select Size ...

Projecting at larger sizes

ProSelect can show prints at actual size for any sizes that you want. It uses the sizes setup in the Print Paper Sizes (under the Orders menu). The default installation includes standard sizes up to 40" x 60" (remember you can display in inches and cms). If you wish to project at any other/larger sizes, simply open the Print Paper Sizes Dialog (under Orders Menu in ProSelect) and enter your new sizes. Please see the article Projecting at actual ...

Selecting which images sizes can be shown at actual size

If you have a projector or large screen monitor, ProSelect can display prints and multi-image layouts at actual sizes (in Select Size view). The sizes that can be displayed are those that you setup in the Print Paper Sizes (under Orders menu). When first installed, ProSelect includes default sizes such as 4x6, 5x7, 6x9, 8x10, 11x14, 16x20, 20x24, 30x36. You can add or remove sizes from this list. Hints: Remember to calibrate your screen by open...

Big screen images are small using Mirror Display Area

ProSelect's Mirror Display Area mode allows you to just show ProSelect's display area on another screen, hiding the menu bar, image list and tool bars from the client's view. In versions before ProSelect 2011r2, because the software literally copies the display area of the control screen (the one with ProSelect's main window on) to the other screen, the maximum display size when using this mode is set from the smaller of either ProSelect's Displa...

Color matching with Photoshop

ProSelect's high-res production uses Photoshop itself to produce the final images, so color matching is not an issue for the final high-res image files because all color management is handled by Photoshop. If you are having problem with color in your high-res output files, then check your Photoshop color setup (or that you are not running an unexpected actions during High-Res Production). If you are having problems with regard to the colors of y...

Odd sizes when projecting in Select Size view

There are a number of factors that can cause you to not get the sizes that you expect when displaying images and layouts in Select Size View. Your screen must be correctly calibrated. Only Print Paper Sizes that are marked to be used in Select Size view will be used. When showing Images, the setting of Crop to Print Size (in View Menu) will make a difference. When showing Layouts, sizing is done differently for Composite Lay...

Minimum screen and projector resolution

Version 3.2.x and newer requires a minimum screen and projector resolution 1024x678. So if you are running a projector for example that can only project 600x800 resolution, then an option if your computer supports two separate video displays, is to use ProSelect's "Mirror Display Area" mode to just show the display area part on the projector. You can find out more about this in our Dual Monitors and Projector Screens article. You ...

Positioning and setting up your projector

The distance that you place your projector from the wall (or screen) will determine the maximum size of the images that you can display. The further away the projector from the wall (or screen), the larger the display area. Some projectors have a zoom lens which will allow you to adjust the projection area size (to a limited extent) without moving the projector. Using a Projector Screen If you are using a projector screen then you should position...