Procolor offers a comprehensive range of front and rear projection screen surfaces for all Pro AV, broadcast, educational, rental and home cinema applications.
Two General Rules for Selecting Projection Screens:
Pick the type of screen that best suits your particular needs. For example, choose from front projection screens in either portable, wall or ceiling mounted models in either manual or electric versions or rear projection screens. Generally, if your projection application is permanent, then wall and ceiling screens are your best choice. If, however, you find your needs require moving the screen to different locations then a portable screen is a better alternative.
Choose the screen surface that best suits your projection and viewing requirements. For your convenience, links for front and rear surfaces can be found at the top of this page. If the screen will be used for multiple projection methods, choose the screen surface that meets the requirements of the lesser performing projection method.
Considerations to Make when Selecting a Projection Screen:
Pro AV Applications:
Determine the optimum screen size based on room dimensions, planned audience seating size and arrangement. The rule of thumb is to fit the screen to the audience - not to the projector. Procolor recommends the following formula for determining screen size for commercial and educational applications.
Screen height should be approximately equal to 1/6 the distance from the screen to the last row of seats, allowing text to be read and detail to be seen in the projected image. Ideally, the first row of seats should be approximately two screen heights away.
The bottom of the screen should be a minimum of 1 meter above the audience floor, allowing those seated toward the rear of the audience to see the screen. This may require additional screen "drop" for ceiling hung screens.
Home Cinema:
Procolor recommends the following formula for determining screen size for home cinema applications: Screen height should be approximately equal to 1/4 the distance from the screen to the last row of seats. Ideally, the first row of seats should be approximately two screen heights away.
The bottom of the screen should be a minimum of 60cm above the audience floor. This may require additional screen "drop" for ceiling mounted screens.
Standard Features and Customization:
Black side borders are standard on most Procolor front projection screens at no additional charge. Black borders serve to enhance the perceived contrast of the projected image. Black side borders doubly serve to properly frame the image even when there is overscan.
Extra black drop is also available on certain Procolor projection screens. Extra black drop serves to allow the viewing area to be placed at the optimum level regardless of ceiling height.
Customization: we will happily offer a custom quotation to match the specific requirements of your installation.