Re: Shooting a conference room presentation: Overcoming HVAC room noise and light from presenter's projector

Regarding specifically "overcoming light from the presenters projector" ...

There are typically two sources of that.

The easy one to control is any spill coming from the projector housing itself, if any. Build yourself a simple foamcore "box" to position around the projector. Takes 5 minutes with a sharp blade and a roll or gaffers tape in addition to the foam core.

As to screen light, it's a tougher issue. Obviously the audience can't see the projection if it's not emitting light back to the audience.

So one solution is to use a podium or lectern to "force" the presenter into a fixes position and light them there. Some will comply, some have a personal style preference or even a pathological need to "wander" while presenting - including standing IN the light of the projection at various times.

When faced with that, just do the best you can. Having rapid and easy control of your camera iris helps a bit.

Good luck.

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