Projector Screen

Projector Screen shopping can be daunting, with so many brands, materials and styles to chose from. When shopping for a projector and screen you need to be mindful of may factors:

• Your Projector - what is the throw distance on the lens? This will determine how far you need to place the projector from the screen and how large of an image you can project.
• Your lighting conditions - depending on how much ambient light there is in your projection screen room, in conjunction with your projectors lumen output & contrast ratio will determine the projector screen material that will be best suited for your application.
• How big do you want to go? A relatively inexpensive 100" screen is 4 times larger than a 50" widescreen television!

  Projection screens come in a variety of many different shapes and sizes, with many different projection screen fabrics many different power and mounting options.

  When shopping for wall mounted projector screens it is important to take the following into consideration.

  A flat projection screen fabric - Ripples and waves distort the projected image, especially a horizontally scrolling image, like an Excel spreadsheet which has many grid lines. Many inexpensive screens are poorly constructed and do not have a flat fabric.

  Black masking borders - Black borders do many things to improve the perceived image quality. They provide a high contrast frame around your projected image to help your eyes focus on the main image. They also help diffuse the light on the projector screen. Sturdy, easy to install projector screen housing. Many wall projection screens have the ability to be ceiling mounted as well. These versatile mounting brackets give you any options when placing the screen. Fixed frame screens can only be mounted on the wall, unless you suspend the frame from wire above, but that doesn't really make any sense.

Are you looking to purchase a quality projector screen? Check out www.projectorscreenstore.com

We generally recommend proejctor screens by Recordex, Elite Screens, Da-Lite, Stewart, Vutec and Draper

Are you looking for a cheap projector screen? You don't have to spend a lot to get a lot.

Are you a gamer? Play with your friends? Tired of squinting to see the 1/4 of your television in a multiplayer game? Then you need a big projector screen.

The size and quality of your display is an important aspect of video game enjoyment. You used to have to sacrifice a good quality image for a large image but with the decreasing price of HD projectors and high resolution video game consoles, you can now get a very large image with very high quality.

If you use a projector and screen, you will get a display that diminishes that of most flat-panel television displays, at a lower cost. If you think that a 50" plasma is large, consider the size of an inexpensive and average sized projector screen. A small projection screen (77" diagonal) has twice the display area of a 50" flat panel television. When comparing 106" projector screens to a 50" display, the difference is even larger; there is 4 times more display area than the 50" television.

• Everyone gets involved. With the larger image size than a television, everyone can see what’s happening on the projector screen.
• The Devil is in the details. While gaming, even the smallest detail can be the difference between life or death. Playing on a larger display will ensure you don’t miss any detail, giving you an advantage over the competition.
• Large and in charge. By projecting a huge image on your projector screen, you are turning your home theater into an immerse environment. You can experience your gaming on a different level when you are fighting life size enemies on your big screen.
• Multi Player Mayhem. Sharing your screen with 3 of your buddies is no longer a strain. If you double the diagonal size of your display, you just about quadruple the viewing space, in 4-player mode, you’ll have a 50" display area for each player!

Whoever says that size doesn’t matter hasn’t taken a look at the chart below:

Projector Screen Paint
Projector Screen Paint is a freat alternative to a physical projector screen. A few simple coats of projector paint can transform any wall into a bright, reflective surface. One gallon of projector screen paint is equivalent to a screen size between 92" and 240" of diagonal viewing space. A normal projector screen in that size would cost hundreds just to ship alone and requires multiple people to install. Screen Paint allows 1 person to use 1 gallon of paint and 1 roller to create an immersive projection experience.
Electric Projector Screens
An Electric Projector Screen is a popular choice for those who want the convenience of a large projection screen without having to dedicate a large permanent area. Electric screens come in two main varieties, Ceiling Recessed and Wall/Ceiling Mounted. A recessed ceiling screen is a more elegant look, and a great option if you are not planning on relocating the projector screen later, however a mounted screen provides more flexibility.
Manual Projector Screens
A Manual Projector Screen is a great choice for those looking for an inexpensive projection screen. By removing the motor, these screens are lighter and have less moving parts which could fail over time. Manual screens are hugely popular in schools and government buildings. They are great options for the Home Theater as well too, if you can live without the remote control. There are two main varieties Ceiling Recessed and Wall/Ceiling Mounted.
Tripod Projector Screens
A Tripod Projector Screen is an extremely portable screen that provides excellent image quality in a durable, convenient package. The Elite Screens Tripod Series comes in on the low end of the price spectrum, but the high end of the quality one. These tripod projection screens are an excellent value. The Da-Lite Picture King is a tried-and-true workhorse. Often found in rental houses, these tripod projector screens are built to last and are made in the USA.
Fixed Frame Screens
Fixed Frame Screens are a great solution for a permanent home theater setup. With no moving parts to wear down, a fixed frame projector screen will be extremely reliable. The Elite Screens Cinema Contour is an extremely popular and affordable fixed screen as is the Recordex USA LuxFrame.
Floor Rising Screens
Floor Rising Screens are a great alternative to a bulkier tripod screen. Floor screens provide an elegant solution for a portable projection screen. Coming in both manual and pneumatic, these screens are much more simple to operate than a tripod screen, and are generally a bit lighter and easy to transport. Floor rising screens however are a bit more expensive than tripod projector screens.

By Alex Roberts