Tethering for portraits
Dec 21, 2016 12:20:37 #
ttheme
Loc: Florida
Is is possible to use a smart TV as a second monitor for tethering so the client can look at the image on the big screen tv while shooting? Tv will be hooked up to the laptop computer via hdmi cable.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Dec 21, 2016 12:24:36 #
If yur laptop is capable of using it, yes.
Just a second monitor however you want to call it.
Just a second monitor however you want to call it.
Dec 21, 2016 12:30:57 #
Several resources on tethering using Lightroom. Pros always do tethering with Lightroom. Keeps the Clients away from the camera and settings.
https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/kb/tethered-camera-support.html
https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/help/import-photos-tethered-camera.html
http://scottkelby.com/7-things-need-know-tethering-lightroom/
https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/kb/tethered-camera-support.html
https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/help/import-photos-tethered-camera.html
http://scottkelby.com/7-things-need-know-tethering-lightroom/
Dec 21, 2016 14:28:11 #
ttheme
Loc: Florida
When I said second monitor, I referred to the TV monitor they use on Creative live classes.
Dec 21, 2016 15:07:59 #
Depends on what the TV is capable of syncing to. The screen resolution of an HDTV is 1080i, 720i/p or 480i/p, while computer screen resolution depends on what you set and what your video card can provide, such as 1024x768, etc. Some TVs (such as Samsung Syncmasters) can sync to computer video, but not all. Check the specs on your TV, or just plug it in via HDMI, activate a second monitor in Windows, and see if it works. Older laptops may also have a composite video output, which would work if your TV has a composite video input, but the quality will be lower and the display will be 3:2 proportions instead of 16:9 (HD).
Dec 21, 2016 15:57:09 #
ttheme
Loc: Florida
[Thanks Trixquote=TriX]Depends on what the TV is capable of syncing to. The screen resolution of an HDTV is 1080i, 720i/p or 480i/p, while computer screen resolution depends on what you set and what your video card can provide, such as 1024x768, etc. Some TVs (such as Samsung Syncmasters) can sync to computer video, but not all. Check the specs on your TV, or just plug it in via HDMI, activate a second monitor in Windows, and see if it works. Older laptops may also have a composite video output, which would work if your TV has a composite video input, but the quality will be lower and the display will be 3:2 proportions instead of 16:9 (HD).[/quote]
Dec 21, 2016 23:55:15 #
ttheme wrote:
[/quote] Thanks Trixquote=TriX Depends on what the TV is c... (show quote)
If you are doing this professionally, you will not like the resolution of a TV screen vs a computer graphics card.
Dec 22, 2016 06:35:59 #
I'd try it before you presented this as an option to the client. Both Trix and Rgrenader raise excellent points with regard to the resolution. If the client is looking for 8x10 prints and you're showing them on a 65" TV, you'll have to worry about the quality of the TV resolution. If you choose to go with this, be prepared to explain to them that this big screen will only help you ascertain that you like the pose, lighting, etc., and not the overall quality of a finished product that may be much sharper than what they see.
Dec 22, 2016 07:09:50 #
Or...just set up a mirror, one of those 12x48 inch ones at Walmart. Stand it about 6 inches to the left of the lens. That's what many model shoots have been doing for years. Yes, the image is backwards but that is how people are used to seeing themselves. A large monitor will be backwards from how they see themselves. And being so close to the lens is almost as being exact with a monitor. IMHO..... Nyms
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