Projection Screens
A projection screen will make your projector's image look far brighter and crisper than a dull conference room wall. There are a few key things to consider when selecting a screen:
- Mounting Types (Wall, Ceiling, Electric or Manual)
- Surfaces (Fabrics)
- Size and Aspect Ratios
Select a Mount Type
- Portable Screens- Projector screens that travel from location to location readily.
- Manual Screens- An economical choice for projector screens that stay in one location most of the time.
- Electric Screens- High-end projection screens that add elegance to their permanent location.
- Fixed Frame- Permanently tensioned screen stretched around a frame and installed in a fixed location.
Select a Surface or Fabric
The way a surface refracts light is what differentiates one screen fabric from another. Look at the gain together with the viewing angle when evaluating fabric choices. Lower gain ratings mean the light is reflected more uniformly from the center to the edge of the viewing area. Click here are how the most popular fabrics stack up »
Select a Size and Aspect Ratio - Square, 4:3, 16:9, 16:10 or Wider?
Choose a size that is appropriate to the setting. A small screen will not work in an auditorium, but the largest will overwhelm a boardroom. Also keep in mind the performance of the projector - what is the range of the image size the projector can display?
Aspect ratio is less subjective. Standard television, video and computer display is 4:3. HDTV, widescreen high definition television, is 16:9. And most films shown in a cinema are even wider than that. New widescreen computers and laptops are actually 16:10 format. Most screens come in 4:3 or widescreen formats, but masking can also be added to produce any ratio desired.
