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How To Choose a Projection Screen

How to choose the proper type of screen

It all depends on the application. For frequent shows in the same location: Wall or ceiling screen should be considered. For shows in different locations: Tripod screen is the better solution. Portable screens: are the proper choice for mobile use.

How to choose the proper screen format


VIDEO FORMAT 4:3
Diagonal x .8 = Width Width x .75 = Height

HDTV FORMAT
16:9 Diagonal x .87275 = Width Width x .5625 = Height

WIDESCREEN FORMAT
37:20 Diagonal ÷ 1.135 = Width Width ÷ 1.85 = Height

CINEMASCOPE FORMAT
 47:20 Diagonal ÷ 2.55 = Height Width ÷ 2.35 = Height

How to choose the proper screen size

The height of the screen should approximately be one sixth of its destance to the last row of seats. The distance between the screen and the first row of seats should be about twice the height of the screen. The minimum distance between the screen bottom and the floor should be about 1.25 m if the audience is sitting resp. 1.60 m if the audience is stanmding.

How to choose the proper screen fabrics

  1. Matt White
  2. Ultra Matt White
  3. Glass Beaded
  4. Gray Magic

1- Matt white-  MW

Matte White 1.3 gain pure white antiglare coated fabric for better focusing. The most versatile screen surface and the premier choice when ambient light is controllable. It evenly distributes light over a wide viewing area while colors remain bright and life-like, with no shifts in hue. 100% gamma setting. Screen surface can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Flame retardant and mildew resistant.

Features:-

  • Matt white antiglare coated fabric
  • Ideal viewing angle 50°
  • Gain Factor 1.3
  • Most economical solution for home theater

2- Ultra Matt white™- UMW

Ultra Matt White™ 1.3 Gain Fabric, for precise image reproduction. Provides wide viewing angle without resolution loss. Good choice for situations with good control over ambient light and where exceptionally wide viewing angle is required. Highly flexible fabric that may be folded or rolled without curls. Screen surface can be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution. Mildew proof and flame retardant.

Features:-

  • Ultra Matt white for precise image reproduction
  • Ideal viewing angle 70°
  • Gain Factor 1.3
  • Multipurpose screen

3- Glass Beaded - GB

Fine quality Glass Beaded. 2.5 gain. This surface has the ability to achieve a higher gain by reflecting more of the projected image back along the projection axis. Glass beads impregnated into the screen's surface provide additional reflectance. This attribute creates an unparalleled screen surface that reproduces vibrant life-like color at moderate viewing angles. Flame retardant and mildew resistant.

Features:-

  • Ideal viewing angle 40°
  • Gain Factor 2.5
  • For bright lecture rooms and projectors with a low light output
  • For data and video projection

4-Saaria® Gray Magic™ - GM

Saaria® Gray Magic Fabric™ with diamond veins, for extensive vision everywhere in the hall.

To remove un-wanted light wave this screen uses Gray Magic.
Produces perfect productive color much more saturated than ordinary screens.
For better experience than movie theater.

Features:-

  •    1. Ideal viewing angle 100°
  •    2. Gain Factor 1.0
  •    3. For bright lecture rooms and projectors with a low light output
  •    4. Most expensive and high technology fabric
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Special thanks to Saaria.com for allowing us use this information. © Saaria.com  2007 All Rights Reserved.

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