virtual santa

[chicoss]

i want to add the virtual santa to my display this year nedd help on when to run it? between songs or do i let it run continuesly?if between song how do i space out songs in show?

[Randy]

I have it running continuously in an upstairs bedroom window independent of the LOR music / show /sequencing. I do run the VS audio down to the driveway on separate speakers because he does speak and jungle his bells occasionally, and that gets a lot of attention from the kids.

It was the single most commented on addition to the display last year...

[gizmomkr]

Randy - is he software projected from PC, or just a DVD ?

[Randy]

http://www.belardolights.com/santa.html

I'm running a DVD on "repeat disc" into a Viewsonic 2200 lumens projector onto a homemade rear projection screen...

The image quality is very high, which adds to the illusion...

[Dan Ancona]

I also run mine continuously. No audio though.. And like Randy, got a great response to it!

I also use a CD player and simply use 'painters' plastic as a screen on the window. Daytime there is little notice the screen is there. Works great.

[WhitePlainsNY]

This is my first year using Virtual Santa. I created a musical sequence so the audio can be heard on the yard speakers and the radio. I have lighted frames around all ten windows and the sequence will have all those at 50% intensity and his window will have shimmer to draw attention to him. Because its a sequence, I can place him in the show where ever I want him. I'll be using a video projector and a white fabric shower curtian. That setup worked well during my Halloween show.

[chicoss]

ok thanks guys think ill go the continuous route for this year. like the seperate speaker idea also