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dawnpgeo
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:50 am |
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Does anyone know of software that will create maybe a scrolling message across the screen for the audience screen? I'd like the text to be changed easily.
Sax & Dotty's Show Presenter has this but I was thinking of a stand alone application that is cheaper or free.
I'd also like to advertise between songs.
Maybe Powerpoint or something similar?
Any input is appreciated!
MDP
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CostaKaraoke
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:46 am |
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Joined: Sun Aug 26, 2007 3:17 am Posts: 79 Location: Spain Been Liked: 3 times
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I use powerpoint for advertising and also do's and dont's and my list of venues. Works fine
_________________ Regards
Brian
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mckyj57
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:58 am |
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Joined: Tue Apr 04, 2006 9:24 pm Posts: 5576 Location: Cocoa Beach Been Liked: 122 times
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Compuhost does this out of the box, which is a big plus for a venue that wants to promote other events.
We use it at our service club to promote other events. It has what it calls "video bits", which allows you to play a video or show a graphic file between songs.
It also has a promo trailer that gives a one-liner at the end of the scrolling singer list -- during the song. This helps get messages out well -- people are always looking to see when they are next.
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dawnpgeo
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:23 am |
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How do you set up the Powerpoint? Set it as a slideshow with consecutive slides?
How do you change something on the fly?
Thanks,
MDP
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dawnpgeo
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:26 am |
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I looked at Compuhost. It is really nice but far from cheap! Will Compuhost import the files as zip? I tried the JustKaraoke from Teicerasoft and never could get it to read my zip files. I really prefer to keep them in zip format.
Sax & Dotty's Show Presenter is really nice, too. Especially, for only $60.
Thanks,
MDP
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Alex
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:03 am |
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Joined: Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:40 am Posts: 1094 Songs: 1 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Been Liked: 53 times
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dawnpgeo @ Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:26 pm wrote: I looked at Compuhost. It is really nice but far from cheap! Will Compuhost import the files as zip? I tried the JustKaraoke from Teicerasoft and never could get it to read my zip files. I really prefer to keep them in zip format.
Sax & Dotty's Show Presenter is really nice, too. Especially, for only $60.
Thanks, MDP Yes, CH is able to import songs in zip format. The best program I used so far, worth every cent.
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dawnpgeo
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:42 am |
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Didn't you mention a dongle?
How big is it? USB?
MDP
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Alex
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:53 am |
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Joined: Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:40 am Posts: 1094 Songs: 1 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Been Liked: 53 times
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Yes, Compuhost is using a dongle. And if you're an untidy person, this might be a problem.
I personally take very good care of my equipment and everything has it's spot. I for sure will not have a problem with a dongle.
And yes, the dongle is a little USB stick, kind of the size of a USB thumb drive.
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knightshow
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:37 pm |
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Tig showed me that winamp ver 5 and higher had a AFS (I THINK) that allowed you to put scrolling msgs or at least one that would pop up at the bottom. I believe you can set it up to do a number of ways of displaying that msg.
I'm still using an older version of winamp, so I can't tell you any more than that!
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dawnpgeo
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:41 pm |
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I downloaded and installed CompuHost evaluation version today. It is realy nice but my video card isn't up to par. I had to run in Standard mode and it crashed after about 3 songs. I'm running a laptop so upgrading the video card isn't an option. I really liked what I saw of CompuHost. It is really a nice package.
I suppose it is off the table for me, though. I just bought a new desktop so the laptop will have to chug alog for quite some time now.
I really appreciate all of your advice, Sevarin. You are right, too. It IS a very well laid out program and very feature rich!
MDP
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CostaKaraoke
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:22 pm |
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Quote: How do you set up the Powerpoint? Set it as a slideshow with consecutive slides?
How do you change something on the fly?
Thanks, MDP
Please Pm with e-mail i will forward my PP for ideas
_________________ Regards
Brian
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DJMojo
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:23 am |
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Joined: Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:08 am Posts: 250 Location: The Great State of Tennessee Been Liked: 1 time
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If you don't use a computer, try looking on ebay for a Videonics titlemaker II. A used one runs about $50. You'll need an extra video monitor so you can see what your typing. A little more setup than normal, maybe not for everyone. I use one and post b-days,bar specials, my Karaoke services,ect.
Mojo
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