How To View The Festival - The Edward S. Finkelstein Harrisburg Jewish Film Festival

If further assistance is needed, email us at festivalinfo@hbgjff.com, or contact Barry Gordon at Barry@SeniorTechTutor.com

FILM VIEWING INSTRUCTIONS

Helpful Hints

WATCH THE FILM ON YOUR COMPUTER

1. Click on the link provided in your e-mail

2. If required, LOG IN to (or create) your Vimeo account

3. If required, enter the password provided in your e-mail. Note that passwords are case-sensitive and must be entered exactly. Use the copy/paste function to avoid errors.
4. If necessary, follow any additional instructions that will be provided on the email containing the link.

WATCH FILM ON YOUR TELEVISION

(WITH NO SMART TV CAPABILITIES)

1. Open the film on your computer (see instructions above)

2. Use an HDMI cable to connect your computer to your television

(You can purchase an HDMI cable from Amazon or Best Buy)

3. Make sure the correct input source is selected on your TV

4. Your TV will act as a second monitor for your computer, you can either mirror your computer or use your mouse to drag the Vimeo window onto the TV screen

5. View this YouTube Video for additional information

WATCH ON YOUR SMART TV

OR TV WITH SMART DEVICE (USING FIRESTICK, ROKU, ETC.)

1. Make sure your TV is on the same wifi as your phone or tablet

2. On your phone or tablet download the FREE Vimeo app from your

app store and create an account

3. On your phone or tablet open the film link sent in your email and enter the cap- sensitive password

4. At the top of the screen you will see three dots – click there and then click on “Watch Later”

5. Go to your TV and install the Vimeo channel, if it is not already there

6. Open the Vimeo channel on your TV – you may have to log in to your account

7. Go to the “Watch Later” folder and the film should be there

For a good explanation on how to cast your selection from a computer or tablet to the Amazon Firestick, please visit: https://mashtips.com/cast-to-fire-stick-from-pc/

WATCH ON YOUR APPLE TV

1. Make sure your TV is on the same wifi as your phone or tablet

2. Open the Vimeo link sent in your email on your phone or tablet and enter the password

3. On the bottom right of the Vimeo link select the Airplay icon – looks like a rectangle with a triangle

4. Select your TV from the dropdown

For further assistance, email us at festivalinfo@hbgjff.com, or contact Barry Gordon at Barry@SeniorTechTutor.com.