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Elite Screens VMAX100UWH2 Electric Projection Screen (100″ 16:9 AR)

Elite Screens VMAX100UWH2 Electric Projection Screen (100″ 16:9 AR)

• Diagonal Image Size-100; Aspect Ratio-16:9; Screen Folding Mechanism-Electric
• Screen Size-49 Height x 87 Width; Screen Gain-1; Physical Characteristics-Form Factor-Wall Mount, Ceiling Mount
• Screen Fabric-MaxWhite; Viewing Angle-160 degree
• Front Projection-Yes; Projection Formats-HDTV
• Durable all-metal casing for wall & ceiling installation
• Easy control by either low voltage 3-way wall box, radio frequency (RF) remote, infrared (IR) remote or the Internal 12 volt trigger which enables drop/rise cycle to synchronize with the projector’s power cycle
• Internal IR/RF receiver eliminates the need for a wall box
• Max White 1.1 gain matte white screen material is durable and easy to clean and has a 160 degree wide viewing angle for large group presentations
• Synchronized motor allows silent operation with extended operational longevity and low power consumption

The elite 49 x 87 inches vmax2 motorized front projection screen is designed for both home and commercial use. this screen features a synchronized motor that ensures quiet operation along with low power consumption. the maxwhite viewing surface has a very wide viewing area – 160 degree – making it easy to see the projection from just about anywhere in the room. the included remote controls allow you to control the show from the comfort of your chair. the rf control has an operational distance of about 100′ – and does not require line-of-sight. General information – manufacturer – elite screens, inc; manufacturer part number – vmax100uwh2; manufacturer website address – elite screens; brand name – elite screens; product line – vmax2; product model – vmax100uwh2; product name – vmax2 projection screen; product type – projection screen; miscellaneous – package contents – vmax2 projection screen remote control ; diagonal image size – 100 inches; screen size – 49 inches height x 87 inches width; screen fabric – maxwhite; front projection – yes; aspect ratio – 16:9; screen gain – 1; viewing angle – 160 degree; projection formats – hdtv; screen folding mechanism – electric; form factor – wall mount, ceiling mount

List Price: $ 659.00

Price: $ 295.38

Elite Screens Manual Pull Down Projection Screen, 16:9 Aspect Ratio-135in (Matte White) Reviews

Elite Screens Manual Pull Down Projection Screen, 16:9 Aspect Ratio-135in (Matte White)

• Dual wall and ceiling – perfect for home / business
• Designed for wall or ceiling installation
• Advance auto locking system – easy lock to all position
• Available in Black or White case color
• Black back screen material – block rear light through

Manual Pull Down Screen for residential, business, or education application. Features an auto locking mechanism to provide variable height settings. Its designed for wall and ceiling installation, L-Brackets are optional. Black backed screen material eliminates light penetration for superior color reproduction. 135″Inch Diagonal, 1.1 Gain Matte white material with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

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List Price: $ 259.00

Price: $ 132.97

How many digital cinema screens are there in the US?

Legitimate movie theaters have an increasing number of digital projectors. How many digital cinema screens are there in the US right now? (home theaters do not count)

Where could a non-profit charter school get free digital video projectors and projection screens?

I am a teacher at a charter school in LA run by a non-profit organization. We are in need of digital video projectors (which could connect to either a TV or computer source) and an equal number of pull-down screens on which to project. Digital projectors are so expensive that our school cannot afford to buy them, though I and other teachers think they would be an asset to our classrooms. Where could I solicit for projector and screen donations? I’m thinking companies that make them, companies that sell them, or organizations that have used ones that they don’t need anymore. I know businesses enjoy the tax write-offs they get by donating to non-profit organizations. That’s why I thought maybe someone would have some suggestions of where we could turn. 1 projector and screen would be good. 2 would be great. More than 2 would be amazing. The best projectors for us would be the ceiling-mounted type, bright enough to be usable with the overhead lights on.

Projector Screens

Projector Screens-Measure Your Distance

Before you buy a screen for your home theater be sure to put your projector through a projection calculator and measure the distance that your projector will be away from the screen. Be sure to put in the correct aspect ratio for example 16:9. For example a 45” x 80” screen is 45” high by 80” wide. The diagonal measurement will be 92” which means the measurement from corner to corner of this screen. Your projector’s throw distance capabilities will determine the size of your screen based on how much distance that you have to work with.

There are many different types of screens that include manual, electric, fixed. The most common aspect ratio’s are 4:3 and 16:9. Manufacturers include Da-Lite, Draper and Elite. Electric screens can be operated with a remote or wired to a 3-way switch. Manual screens are pulled down by hand and fixed screens are hung flat on a wall surface. Recessed screens are mounted inside the ceiling space and come out electronically through doors that are flush with the ceiling.

 Tripod screens are portable screens that can be easily transported from one place to another. Portable movie screens have cases that hold the screen and are pulled up from the floor. Outdoor movie screens are usually inflatable screens that are setup with an air compressor. Screens come in many different sizes that range for 40″ x 40″ all the way up to 24′ x 24′. Fast fold screens come with a metal frame and a screen surface that snaps to the frame.  

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Case Study: Karma Bar, Brighton: Video Mapping System with Plasma Screens & Video Projectors

Case Study: Karma, Brighton Marina Video Mapping System with Plasma Screens & Video Projectors

This is a case study of a project based on the technology in our previous article on Video Mapping Projector Effects.

We were asked to visit Karma Bar in Brighton Marina to design a new visual system to tie in for the re-launch the venue was planning. With the employment of new DJs, the venue wanted to add a system which would be able to display the actions within the DJ box, while also creating a huge focal point with something people had never seen before.

It was decided that a large wooden carving on Karma Brighton’s East wall would be the starting point of the system. At nearly 6m wide and 2m high, the carving offered a perfect base for us to work with in creating the fantastic projector video effect.

The whole system would be split into two sections, both based on the carving. The first part was to integrate four plasma screens into the carving. The four windows/cut outs in the carving would be the location of the four screens, but in order to fill these we had to use four 42″ plasma screens rotated into portrait to get the best out of them. The carving was removed from the wall and four NEC commercial plasma screen displays were fitted within the wall, located in the exact positions so when the carving was refitted, the screens filled the windows without the bezel being visible. By doing this, when the screens are not active, it becomes very difficult to distinguish them as plasma screens. This was in keeping with the venues requests for the system to be very unobtrusive when not in use.

The screens were then wired back to an 8×8 video matrix switcher which was to be remotely controlled via computer. Four DVD players and four CCTV cameras were then wired in allowing the venue to display DVD images and video during the day, and images of the DJ and crowd during the evening. All the content for the DVDs was created specifically for the venue, and rotated during editing to compensate for the rotation of the plasma screens. By having the matrix switcher computer controlled, it allowed us to create a program which chased the images on the screens, giving them a more fluid, continuous look rather than the same image constantly on each screen as you can see in the image below.

The second phase was the video mapping system. This involved fitting two 3500 ansi lumen projectors to project onto the carving. These were mounted within custom ceiling boxes to keep them hidden. The projectors were then connected up to a computer based graphics system using VGA cables to keep the quality as high as possible. A snapshot image of the carving was then loaded into the system, allowing different parts of the carving to be mapped into the software. This then allowed us to create video and graphics content which could be projected onto specific parts of the carving. By doing this, the carving becomes an interactive projection surface, rather than the normal boring projector screen. By hiding the projectors it gives the impression that during the day the carving is nothing more than a feature on the wall, but at night it appears to quite literally “come alive”.

By combining these two parts, the overall system gives a huge effect. To finish off, we moved the DJ box to in front of the carving, creating a focal point and allowing the new DJ to be shown off to the crowd. The system was programmed to run automatic shows, with the ability for the DJ to trigger specific visuals in time with the music, adding further to the overall impact of the system.

Please see our website for more information on Video Mapping Systems.

You can also see a short video of the video mapping computer controlled projector effects on YouTube.

Making Plans for Business with Cheap Projector Screens

Modern world is full of new species of businesses which are established by its inhabitants. As we progress with the flow and growth of businesses we also take the help of technologies. Projectors are the most important gadgets which are used in many corporate offices.

When clients and entrepreneurs are sitting on a round table if on the midway the projector screen creates a problem in visualizing the business information then it is certain there will a disaster. Keeping branded and sophisticated projectors on conference and boardrooms are indispensable. The reputable companies across the world vows to associate themselves with high end projectors and other business accessories.

Projectors in the market found in a great variety and most of them differ in sizes and quality. Before buying a projector and its accessories it is crucial to take an accurate measurement of the whole room. If the size of the room is small then it is confirmed that an individual would require a smaller projector screen. On the other hand, if the size of the room is large then the individual would need a bigger projector screen.

Today LCD projector screens are also available in the market but these do not get huge sales. The reason for this is that it costs thousands of dollars, whereas, the high gain projector screens are basically known as cheap projector screens and even these are also known for clarity and high visualization effect.

Companies across the globe continuously attempt for cost cutting through out a year and cheap projector screens cost only hundreds which meet the eligibility of any company. Nowadays with the advent of online price comparison sites buying cheap projector screens is not at all a task. It consumes less time and thus gives the expected results.