Film Screens

[PHC1]

How does one go about selecting the screen gain? I would imagine the projector specs and ambient lighting would dictate a specific gain?

[PHC1]

Any good source of info of selecting screen sizes for various room dimensions/viewing distances?

[vintage_tube]

I don't know much about that stuff -- other than a friend who is into screen calculators sent me this awhile ago.

Projection Calculator Pro - Projector to Screen Distance

[Masterlu]

Did you make a decision on your projector first?

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by Masterlu

Did you make a decision on your projector first?

I keep circling around Sim2 like a shark that sensed blood.

[Uberbrown]

Originally Posted by PHC1

I keep circling around Sim2 like a shark that sensed blood.

There are 3 variables that have to be decided concerning a front projection system...

1...You have to select a place where the projector will be mounted. The reason I say do that first is that there usually is 1 place where the projector is mounted. If there is flexibility in the mounting position, then you dont have to get locked into one position.

2...You have to select the SIZE of the screen. 82"? 130"?

3...You have to choose the PROJECTOR that is best for you.

All 3 of these variables have to be considered. Here are the scenereos that you will run into when deciding 1, 2, and 3.

If you 1st choose the Projector, then you have to mount it somewhere where it will be able to project onto the screen right. The throw ration is VERY important to consider, and so is the keystone and image shift. Even if you have a perfect projector, and it cant project on your screen, then you have less then you want.

Or you 1st choose the projector mounting point, then you have to select a projector that has a throw ratio that can project on the size screen you want.

Or if you 1st choose a screen size, then you have to choose a projector that can be mounted in the room and still project correctly onto the screen from the mounting point.

Long story short make sure all 3 of the variables (screen size, mounting position, projector) are considered and are in harmony with one another!

I hope that makes sense.

[JFR0317]

Originally Posted by Uberbrown

There are 3 variables that have to be decided concerning a front projection system...

1...You have to select a place where the projector will be mounted. The reason I say do that first is that there usually is 1 place where the projector is mounted. If there is flexibility in the mounting position, then you dont have to get locked into one position.

2...You have to select the SIZE of the screen. 82"? 130"?

3...You have to choose the PROJECTOR that is best for you.

All 3 of these variables have to be considered. Here are the scenereos that you will run into when deciding 1, 2, and 3.

If you 1st choose the Projector, then you have to mount it somewhere where it will be able to project onto the screen right. The throw ration is VERY important to consider, and so is the keystone and image shift. Even if you have a perfect projector, and it cant project on your screen, then you have less then you want.

Or you 1st choose the projector mounting point, then you have to select a projector that has a throw ratio that can project on the size screen you want.

Or if you 1st choose a screen size, then you have to choose a projector that can be mounted in the room and still project correctly onto the screen from the mounting point.

Long story short make sure all 3 of the variables (screen size, mounting position, projector) are considered and are in harmony with one another!

I hope that makes sense.

This is very good advice!

[PHC1]

Thanks Uber! makes sense.

[Masterlu]

Do you also have a screen size in mind?

[JFR0317]

Originally Posted by Masterlu

Do you also have a screen size in mind?

Great minds...