Keynote Presentation to HDTV

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Keynote Presentation to HDTV

I am looking at getting an HDTV for my office to be used as a continual-running (looping) display for a Keynote presentation. This presentation needs to run 24-7.

What would be the best way to make this happen - retaining all transitions in Keynote?

I am willing to purchase the hardware - AppleTV, Mac Mini, etc to get this to work, but looking for the best outcome with least amount of headaches. Presentation will also need to be changed from time to time.

Can this be done using a USB stick or SD card if I transfer the presentation to one of them?

Thanks in advance!

Posted on May 14, 2018 7:40 AM

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Answer 1

May 14, 2018 1:34 PM in response to John Dotson

Option A

Create the presentation on a Mac then playback immediately to the TV using an HDMI cable, Apple TV, or airplay. How far the TV is and where its situated will determine what connection is required.

This allows updates to the presentation to be played back immediately.

Rather an expensive option to have a MacMini dedicated just to playback Keynote.

Option B

Create the presentation on Mac then export to either video or PDF and transfer the file to a USB flash drive to play back on the smart TV.

The inexpensive option.

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Answer 2

May 16, 2018 5:37 AM in response to John Dotson

PDF does support transitions, however its set up in Acrobat Reader > Preferences > Full Screen > Fullscreen transition and set the required effect.

When exporting to QuickTime, all transitions will playback that have been set in Keynote.

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May 14, 2018 1:35 PM in response to Gary Scotland

Thanks Gary, I can get within a couple of feet with any supporting hardware if needed.

The MacMini is "worst-case/best-case scenario" as far as updates and running. From what I have read in other threads, PDF will not support transitions, and I am wondering if the same holds true with video.

Any thoughts?

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Keynote Presentation to HDTV

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