Projections Delivery Guide

Here is our guide for a successful production with digital scenery.

When you plan ahead and schedule plenty of time to test your theatre projection setup, you’ll be amazed how digital scenery is an effective tool for Broadway-quality visual storytelling and creates an enhanced theatrical experience on your stage.

The information in this guide is important. Please give it a read and pass it to anyone on your team who may find it helpful. It serves as a guide to easily integrate projections into your upcoming show. If you have questions during production, let us know. We’re here for you. 

Instructions

  1. Take note of your account details. If you don't know your Broadway Media username and password, this information will be sent to you in a delivery email alongside information on how to access your order. Those login credentials will be used for both your online Broadway Media Account and with the StagePlayer software. If needed, you can set or reset your password here.
  2. Select your software version. StagePlayer is available for Mac and PC. You can download StagePlayer for free at this link: StagePlayer
  3. Download your rehearsal material. From two days after you place your order to the start of your license period – 4 weeks before your final performance – you will have access to watermarked projections for rehearsals. After logging into StagePlayer, you should see the show in your library with a green [Download] button. Press this button to begin the download.
  4. Connect your projector. Connect your projector using an HDMI cable. If you are setup is further than 50 feet from the stage, you'll want to use a CAT6 cable with HDMI adapters on each end. Any HDMI cables longer than 50ft can cause video delays and glitches.
  5. Customize your show and rehearse. While there’s no need to make changes to Scenic Projections since they’re built to match the official script, you can make edits to the cues to fit your unique production. Make sure to take time to test that everything works the way you want it to before your performance.
  6. Break a leg! When your license period begins – 4 weeks before your final performance – your show package will automatically update in StagePlayer to remove the watermarks.

Playback

StagePlayer

Developed by Theatre-Makers, for Theatre-Makers, and included with all digital scenery rentals at no additional cost. 

How StagePlayer works -  Watch our StagePlayer walkthrough video here!

Our buffer-free playback software StagePlayer makes it easier than ever to integrate digital scenery into your next production. StagePlayer features simple editing and performance controls for elevated production values that perfectly compliment the action onstage.

  • Superior quality - Delivered in high-definition through optimal video compression to download quickly
  • Seamless transitions - cinematic changes and scene transitions built for Scenic Projections
  • Cue flexibility - Developed for the uncertainty of live theatre, change scenes easily on-the-fly
  • Rehearsal mode - Work with watermarked production materials far in advance of license period
  • Simple setup - Ultimate plug-and-play functionality with easy to use controls
  • Unique performance - Prep your show with in-app edit features to customize your cues
  • Cross platform - Minimal system requirements, and compatible with Mac and Windows
  • Dedicated customer service

Professional License

For organizations and theatres with advanced projection needs, Broadway Media also offers a Professional License. This license allows you to use the content within a third-party platform of your choice. As most of our customers prefer QLab, we've developed a QLab integration feature to make it even easier to build your show in QLab!

Stage Projectors

Learn more about Stage Projectors here.

We provide an easy solution for A/V hardware:

  1. Determine optimal image size. Adjust projector placement depending on your unique stage requirements. The closer to the surface, the smaller the image.
  2. Select necessary image brightness. Adjust stage lighting away from the projection surface and select the appropriate projector brightness.
  3. Add-on accessories. Resources are available to adapt to all stage setups.

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