Lightroom slide show: On my desktop computer I created a Collection of images from my trip to Tanzania, about 500 images. I then use the LR slide show feature and added music. I like...

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Sep 23, 2019 12:02:11 #

JFCoupe Loc: Kent, Washington

On my desktop computer I created a Collection of images from my trip to Tanzania, about 500 images. I then use the LR slide show feature and added music. I like the results.

Now, I want to be able to run the show on my 55" TV, but my desktop is upstairs in another room. Is there a way I can move the slideshow to my laptop (LR is also installed on my Laptop)?

I know I could export all the images to the laptop, import to LR and recreate the slideshow. I am just curious if there is an easier approach.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Sep 23, 2019 12:06:45 #

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

JFCoupe wrote:

On my desktop computer I created a Collection of i... (show quote)

Apple desktop and Apple Laptop?
Do you have a smart TV that you can plug a thumb drive in?

Sep 23, 2019 13:08:16 #

Daswhitney Loc: Honolulu

You could compile/export it to a .PDF, JPEG or .MP4. You can put that on a card or USB, and your TV probably has a port and can play one of those. You could cast it from the desktop, or the compiled show from a laptop, using Chromecast.

Also, an AppleTV would do much of this, simply, but it sounds like yer not using a Mac.

Sep 23, 2019 15:39:23 #

JFCoupe Loc: Kent, Washington

Thanks for the suggestions. I forgot to include my computers are both Windows 10 machines. I will explore your suggestions.

Sep 24, 2019 07:50:06 #

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

JFCoupe wrote:

Thanks for the suggestions. I forgot to include my computers are both Windows 10 machines. I will explore your suggestions.

I do exactly the same thing using a Google Chromecast dongle. You can mirror anything that is on a phone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer. You don't need a smart TV or anything else, and it's wireless.

You could also directly connect a device with the slideshow on it using a second HDMI port on the TV if it has one, then use the correct cable from your computer to the HDMI on the TV - but after having done that for a number of years, the Chromecast is a far more elegant and reliable solution.

You can also use the Chromecast to watch movies on YouTube, Netflix or anything that shows on your computer display.

Sep 24, 2019 08:37:18 #

ColonelButler Loc: Niagara-on-the-Lake ON Canada

Chromecast and a free program called Plex Media Server

Sep 24, 2019 09:32:35 #

Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida

Gene51 wrote:

I do exactly the same thing using a Google Chromec... (show quote)

Thank you Gene....that's a super idea and affordable too. Nice !

Sep 24, 2019 10:22:02 #

via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP

Export button, bottom left. You can export as a Quick Time video in various sizes.

Sep 24, 2019 10:55:22 #

sabfish

ColonelButler wrote:

Chromecast and a free program called Plex Media Server

I am interested in doing this. Several of the replies state that all you need is a Chromecast. You also reference Plex Media Server. What does the Plex program accomplish that you cannot do with just the Chromecast?

Sep 24, 2019 14:42:35 #

Jerry Coupe Loc: Kent, WA

Thanks for the export suggestion. I am doing an export now.

Sep 25, 2019 18:13:42 #

jhgribble Loc: Michigan

I use proshow producer! Love it.

Can produce DVDs, cds, HTML shows, executables, screen savers.

Incredible slide show producer..

Great software and support and reasonable upgrades!

John

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