How to choose the proper type of screen
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
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
How to choose the proper screen fabrics
- Matt White
- Ultra Matt White
- Glass Beaded
- 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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Guide created: 03/16/07 (updated 04/10/07)
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