Displaying Photos on TV using HDMI
Jul 27, 2016 12:01:50 #
Seeing advice on displaying photos on the TV using an HDMI connection. I put together "slide shows" using selected photos, and like to connect to my TV using HDMI cable from the laptop. The photos display so much better on the computer monitor than on the TV. Is there a better way to provide more vivid color and sharpness on the TV, to make it more comparable to using the computer monitor? The computer is just fine for enjoying the photos solo, but not so great for sharing with others who visit. At least, not the way I'm doing it.
Jul 27, 2016 12:03:22 #
Perhaps your TV is lower resolution than the computer? I have two HDMI ports on my television: for the one I used exclusively to connect to computer I needed to make major adjustments to sharpness, contrast, color, brightness and all the other choices available in my TV setup.
Once I finally figured out the right combinations, photos looked pretty good (32" tv, less than 4 years old).
Once I finally figured out the right combinations, photos looked pretty good (32" tv, less than 4 years old).
Jul 27, 2016 13:08:16 #
Televisions are always lower resolutions than computer monitors. I am writing this on a Dell with 2800 x 1900 (close enough for illustration) while my 4K Sony flat screen is 1280 x 720.
Jul 27, 2016 13:09:50 #
Probably won't help in this case, but the newest 4K TVs have USB ports. You copy your photos and videos to a thumb/flash drive, or even portable HDD. Plug in the drive and control the slideshow with the TV remote.
Some of the newer 1080p TVs have similar capabilities.
Some of the newer 1080p TVs have similar capabilities.
Jul 27, 2016 13:52:54 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Televisions are always lower resolutions than computer monitors. I am writing this on a Dell with 2800 x 1900 (close enough for illustration) while my 4K Sony flat screen is 1280 x 720.
2800x1900 is not the norm. If your 4K TV only has 1280x720 then it's not 4K.
Jul 27, 2016 13:54:38 #
For a typical TV and typical laptop the screen resolution of the TV is generally better. The problem is that the TV wasn't well calibrated like a computer monitor. It's generally too bright and not very well color corrected.
Jul 27, 2016 13:55:38 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Televisions are always lower resolutions than computer monitors. I am writing this on a Dell with 2800 x 1900 (close enough for illustration) while my 4K Sony flat screen is 1280 x 720.
Well, not always.
Jul 27, 2016 14:16:59 #
Thank you to the five who responded. Very helpful thoughts. The TV is HD, but it is the plasma type and a few years old. I'll check to see if there is a settings capability for the HDMI, and also if there is a USB port. All very helpful ideas, so thanks again.
Jul 27, 2016 16:58:40 #
I always connect my camera after a shoot, up to my Tv using the HDMI cable, I find the quality is a lot better than displayed on my PC. I then delete the pictures I find are not up to scratch before loading them onto my PC and separate hard drive.
Jul 27, 2016 18:17:53 #
BebuLamar wrote:
2800x1900 is not the norm. If your 4K TV only has 1280x720 then it's not 4K.
4K TV is 3840 x 2160 (slightly different for projection). 1080P is 1920 x 1080 while 1080i is the same, just interlaced (every other frame is 540 lines). It also depends on what format the station is broadcasting in. Fast moving sports are often broadcast in 720P, sacrificing resolution for faster refresh. Regarding the comparison to a computer monitor, it's not quite straightforward in that it depends on the size and resolution setting of the monitor as well as the size of the TV plus the difference in viewing distance.
Jul 28, 2016 05:44:47 #
JimRPhoto wrote:
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Just like your home monitor - they can be calibrated. For watching TV we usually don't care and red could be blue.....
Jul 28, 2016 06:58:59 #
pithydoug wrote:
Just like your home monitor - they can be calibrated. For watching TV we usually don't care and red could be blue.....
Speak for yourself. I calibrate my TV's for maximum picture quality. Then when I project images from my camera I am able to accurately evaluate the image in large magnification.
Jul 28, 2016 07:05:14 #
I view my photos on my 42" TV and I consider they are very good especially when you consider how much larger a TV screen is compared with a monitor.
TV's are meant to be viewed from a distance of 10'-12' nearer than that it is possible to detect the actual pixels, whereas a computer monitor is normally viewed from about 15" or so, so the pixels are never that obvious.
This may explain why your photos do not look that good when displayed on a TV, the thing is don't get to near the screen view them the usual distance.
TV's are meant to be viewed from a distance of 10'-12' nearer than that it is possible to detect the actual pixels, whereas a computer monitor is normally viewed from about 15" or so, so the pixels are never that obvious.
This may explain why your photos do not look that good when displayed on a TV, the thing is don't get to near the screen view them the usual distance.
Jul 28, 2016 07:37:15 #
Check your TV menu. You will probable find options for adjusting the image such as "standard", "movies", "games" etc., or even adjustments for saturation, hue, brightness and sharpness. Mine had one for "photos", and they look great.
Jul 28, 2016 07:53:22 #
wteffey wrote:
Check your TV menu. You will probable find options for adjusting the image such as "standard", "movies", "games" etc., or even adjustments for saturation, hue, brightness and sharpness. Mine had one for "photos", and they look great.
So does my Panasonic plasma...it has various color management sliders that can be customized.
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