controlling projectors remotely

[unclemanny Profile Private message]

I give scientific presentations to a variety of audiences in a variety of auditoriums and venues and use PRODUCER because the variety of Styles, Themes, etc. make somewhat lifeless presentations spectacular. In the vast majority of venues I have had a problem using the installed projector's remote clicker. Is there any way of knowing, or finding out what computer key is used by remote control clickers on a variety of projectors. In most cases there is no way to know before hand any information about the kind of projector that is set up on sight. Having to sit at the computer to press the <SPACE BAR> or <ENTER> keys works, but it makes interrelating with the audience less than acceptable.

I'm sure there is a simple answer to my problem.
All that schooling and I'm still overwhelmed by this.

Thanks in advance.

[sonjiab Profile Private message]

I use the Logitech Professional Presenter then it does not matter which projector is in use.

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/for-busin ... 0-business

[unclemanny Profile Private message]

sonjiab,

What a great item! I'm most appreciative for your suggestion. I had no idea such an item existed.

I assume you must have to set it for each projector-- no major problem. Does it plug into USB of the projector or computer? I ask because I have found several older, high end projectors do not have USB ports.

Thanks again,

Uncle Manny

[sonjiab Profile Private message]

It plugs into the USB of your laptop or computer and sends the forward, back, enter commands via laptop keyboard

[PhotoMill Profile Private message]

Hi.., I'd like to ask a somewhat similar question. Does anyone have any hands on experience with a remote controlled webcam ?? I'm talking zoom, pan etc. The venue for the camera on a tripod (connected to a laptop) is about 400 miles from my home. The conference needs to be recorded but from my home, I would like to be able to do all of the remote fixing (pan and zoom) either via Skype or some other program. The audience will be selective but it will be transmitted through one of the Citrix programs and I'm thinking "GoToWebinar" as the medium.

Any thoughts on this one as well ??

Tks...

...Steve