How could you do it?

Pikey · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 12:08 pm Post subject: How could you do it?

I wanna do a public showing of a 911 dvd on a large screen at a car boot.

What equipment would you need and how could you do it?

Disco_Destroyer · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 3:50 pm Post subject:

most importantly a dry day Wink

Quite alot I'd say as sound is all important! Most advertising in public places just have visuals to capture a passer by then a sales team to do the work!
cheapest would probably be a Projector and screen but then you need to keep the sun off. Would be a good Idea but incredibly expensive unless you already had half the kit!

Mick Meaney · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 4:58 pm Post subject:

Projector hire in Lancaster & Morecambe is around £150 a day.

You know I've got a projector and screen which I've said you can use.. the only thing I don't have is a car, which you do!

You also need some shade over the screen to get a better picture, speakers (got sub woofer), a small generator, (as I've already said they are around £50-75 on ebay, but I can borrow one), a laptop or dvd player (have the laptop but could do with a fully charged backup, most only have 2 hour battery, so the more the better).

Mick Meaney · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 5:33 pm Post subject:

We've been having this conversation for about 6 months now, I hope this time we really take some action. If you want me to call any of these it's not a problem.

Weekly car boot sales:

Saturdays

Car Boot Sale Lancashire Leisure Park, Wyresdale Rd, Lancaster. £3 any vehicle. Go-Karts, funhouse. Tel: 07801 540677.

Car Boot Sale 8am - 2pm Queens Hotel, Carnforth.Cars £5 vans £10. Booking & info tel: 01524 735766.

Sundays

Car Boot Sale start 6.30am Vale of Lune Rugby Club, Torrisholme Rd, Morecambe. Tel: 01524 854742 (Hard ground.)

Morecambe College, Morecambe Road, , Morecambe, start time: 07.00am, Seller pitch fee: £8, LIGHT VANS £10, Contact Tel: 07751 372929

Lancaster Car Boot & Market. 7.30am-2.30pm Indoor + outdoor. Auction Mart, Wyresdale Road, Golgotha, Lancaster. Further information: tel: 07931 584915 Snacks + meat auction etc.

Indoor Car Boot Sale 8am onwards every Sunday. Carnforth Working Mens Club. Tel 01524 720686

Westgate Wanderers Football Club, Heysham Road, Morecambe, start time: 08.00am, Seller pitch fee: £8, LIGHT VANS £10, Contact Tel: 07751 372929

These are good starting points, but more will be taking place soon.

I'm ready to roll when you are.

Pikey · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 10:08 pm Post subject:

The problem with a projector would be the daylight.

The screen and projector would have to be in an enclosure which creates a dark room.

The only way I can think of doing it is by back projection, like they do on the big screens in the stadiums.

Mick Meaney · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 10:30 pm Post subject:

Disco_Destroyer · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 5:51 am Post subject:

Maybe hire a box van and make up some boarding to suround the screen to look like a solid wall maybe even inset the speakers into it too! Or even a trailer for that matter Wink

In fact I'd guess people wouldn't mind donating a few quid to fund a professional looking trailer arrangement that could then spend its life travelling the country (driver permitting of course Very Happy

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This is the kind I mean

Disco_Destroyer · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 6:03 am Post subject:

Disco_Destroyer · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 6:04 am Post subject:

lol I thought we could call it the Truth Roadshow and gatecrash local radio events Laughing

Mick Meaney · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 7:49 am Post subject:

That's a top idea disco, cheers.

A friend also suggested using a van, with the projector on the inside and the screen where the doors are, could be the best option.

I like the van box idea too but £3225.00 for the cheapest one.. youch. You'd need to make somewhere between 200 - 300 quid a month, every month, for a year to break even.

This time next year Rodney ... Wink

Disco_Destroyer · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 8:13 am Post subject:

I still don't think funding would be too much effort, all people need is a clear direction and plan to back and I'd like to think at least most activists would fund something that would reach a wide audience.
The difficulty in such an idea is who should look after it and where its stored etc. and who would control other group members use of the item Surprised

lol I only put a link for ideas sake Very Happy

after all you can get a good van for that Wink

There is also the show tent approach Wink

but then you'd need permission to pitch it Surprised

I wonder how many Bootsale Owners are Truth Friendly?

Pikey · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 9:08 pm Post subject:

Good positive, creative input here guys, thanx.

A professional mobile 911 roadshow I´m all for supporting that.

A box trailer yes but over 3k ouch!

How about something like this, or am I dreaming!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DISPLAY-TRADE-STAND-SHOW-TRAILER-22FT-BODY-GAMEF AIR-VAN_W0QQitemZ250116283659QQihZ015QQcategoryZ1304QQssPageNameZWDVWQ QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Proection with your projector onto the screen would not work Mick unless the image can be reversed. There must be ways of doing this cheaply.

Failing this the best i can think of is a cheap second hand 40 inch back projection TV which are now being replaced by the large flat lcd TVs.

Disco_Destroyer · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 10:16 pm Post subject:

That looks ideal apart from the hefty wagon needed to tow it. This is the kind of stand that would find a welcome appearance at all but a few corporate music festivals Wink

Mick Meaney · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 10:47 pm Post subject:

I don't think the projector problem should really be a factor, it would be nice but the aim is to spread the message and we can do that without much hassle or spending more cash. We've got loads of material to give out and can draw attention to the stall by using a small tv and dvd player.

If the car boots work out, then invest in more gear but right now I'm struggling to pay for the last 3 events. I won't complain if you contribute with more kit though Steve.

I think we should stop talking about it and just do it, let me know which weekends you are free and I'll book it asap.

Mark Gobell · On Gardening Leave Joined: 24 Jul 2006 Posts: 4529

How about using a cheap gazebo for shade or a canopy.

Pester your local Audio / Video Event Productions companies for some sympathy and loan / subsidised kit.

xmasdale · Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 11:48 am Post subject: travelling roadshow

This is an initiative we've been waiting for someone to take. If you get the equipment, it will be worthwhile using it for multiple meetings around the country. Lancaster/Cumbria could do it locally and then move it on to say W Yorks where others can arrange a screening and so on. I would say central funds should be used for such a travelling roadshow. I know we haven't got such funds, but maybe folk could contibute for this project or borrow funds. Sales of books and DVDs should eventually cover the cost. Don't give them away; charge a reasonable rate which will ensure purchasers view the DVDs and read the books.

Good luck with it.

Pikey · Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 11:23 pm Post subject:

Would this work on a TV outside under a gazebo Question

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/150-Inch-Big-Screen-Movie-Theater-TV-Projection- Kit_W0QQitemZ250118649373QQihZ015QQcategoryZ71587QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD 2VQQcmdZViewItem

Anyone tried it or know how it sets up and works

Mick Meaney · Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 7:25 pm Post subject:

Steve if I book a car boot for next week (Sat or Sun) are you able to make it?

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