Playback guide
Play a birthday video on a TV or projector
Give the file a full test on the screen you will use at the party.
Decide how to connect
Ask the venue which inputs are available. A laptop with the right HDMI cable or adapter is a useful option. If you plan to plug in a USB drive, confirm that the actual TV or player can open the video file and play its sound.
Run through the whole video
- Save a copy of the final file on the device you will bring. Keep a second copy on a USB drive or another device.
- Play from start to finish on the venue setup. Check the audio output and volume, and make sure the titles fit the screen.
- Decide whether to play it once or loop it. Test the controls in advance and pick who will start the video.
A landscape video usually fills more of a wide screen. Ask how the venue handles a portrait video, and test from the back of the room.
If the party is close
Keep an offline photo slideshow ready while you prepare the film. You can use the free photo planner now. The proposed AI video is not available to buy or generate.
Make a photo plan