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cathlabrunner
08-26-09, 08:49 PM
Hello,
I am looking to purchase a projector screen for my home theatre. I am not aware of significant differences in screens. Any ideas on what to purchase and why?
Also, any ideas on how to make and hang screen drapes like in a real theatre for that movie feel.
Thanks,
Joey
I am looking to purchase a projector screen for my home theatre. I am not aware of significant differences in screens. Any ideas on what to purchase and why?
Also, any ideas on how to make and hang screen drapes like in a real theatre for that movie feel.
Thanks,
Joey
lary999
08-30-09, 10:46 AM
Take a look at the Projector Central website:
Projectors, Projector Reviews, LCD Projectors, Home Theater DLP Projectors at ProjectorCentral.com (http://www.projectorcentral.com)
The have unbiased critiques of projectors, projector screens, etc. Also, readers post photos of their DIY home theater installations, which will give you lots of ideas on curtains, etc.
To answer your question specifically: Choose screen size based on whether you have a controlled-light environment: large for a fully-dark environment, or smaller and brighter where ambient light is a problem.
Screen material has 2 parameters: "gain": low-gain gives a wide viewing angle; high-gain gives a narrow viewing angle but a brighter image.
"grey": a grey screen is used where ambient light is a problem. Deeper blacks, but less overall image brightness.
Painting the walls: Notice that in movie theaters, the walls near the screen are dark fabric, and the screen is recessed in a "shadow box". All this reduces light reflected from the wall back onto the screen (deeper blacks in image).
Projectors, Projector Reviews, LCD Projectors, Home Theater DLP Projectors at ProjectorCentral.com (http://www.projectorcentral.com)
The have unbiased critiques of projectors, projector screens, etc. Also, readers post photos of their DIY home theater installations, which will give you lots of ideas on curtains, etc.
To answer your question specifically: Choose screen size based on whether you have a controlled-light environment: large for a fully-dark environment, or smaller and brighter where ambient light is a problem.
Screen material has 2 parameters: "gain": low-gain gives a wide viewing angle; high-gain gives a narrow viewing angle but a brighter image.
"grey": a grey screen is used where ambient light is a problem. Deeper blacks, but less overall image brightness.
Painting the walls: Notice that in movie theaters, the walls near the screen are dark fabric, and the screen is recessed in a "shadow box". All this reduces light reflected from the wall back onto the screen (deeper blacks in image).