http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/ Engadget Comments for How-To: Make a custom projector screen http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Mar 24th 2008 4:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Mar 9th 2009 4:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Apr 20th 2009 10:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Aug 29th 2006 7:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Oct 29th 2007 6:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Aug 29th 2006 7:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Aug 29th 2006 8:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Jan 25th 2007 3:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/
I picked one up last year for about $850 including tax and shipping.]]>Aug 29th 2006 7:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Aug 29th 2006 7:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Aug 29th 2006 7:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/now, where can i find a sub-1000$ HDTV projector

If you are looking for a sub $1000 HDTV projector, I've been using the infocus screenplay 5000 which has a 1280x720 LCD, and costs around $999 with a rebate. I've been using it for 5 months and I love it. Only bad part is the cost of the lamps, $319 at newegg for a 2000 hour lamp.]]>Aug 29th 2006 7:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Aug 29th 2006 8:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/480P is good enough...until HD-DVD, anyway.

100" With a decent 5.1 system is pretty awesome and
you could do the whole rig now adays for under $1000
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The only way I could see the value of this is when you have a correct aspect ratio DVD or HD show (not HBO!!!), you would back-up your projector a bit so that the letterboxes are actually outside the screen. When you watch a 4x3, do you actually need to physically move your projector forward, if this is the case?]]>Aug 30th 2006 1:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/I did spend another $40 to replace one of the tubes - but it took a year of shopping around to get it that cheap.]]>Aug 29th 2006 8:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Aug 29th 2006 8:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/It doesn't really matter. I chose the slightly plastic side. Both are the same white, so it's up to your preference. ]]>Aug 29th 2006 9:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Aug 29th 2006 9:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/
http://www.webweavertech.com/ovidiu/weblog/archives/000429.html
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The solution? Screen Goo. It is a custom formulated acrylic paint that is designed to dry and harden into a highly reflective screen. You can essentially paint it on, and it will turn in to a pro-level screen. The offer different products for different applications, and they offer a true screen grey (believe it or not, grey is better for screens reproducing all shades of white to black). You can roll it on, etc. I work for a production house, and we paint tons of stuff with this goo to turn set pieces into screens. It ends up looking as good as a high end stretched screen.

For home theatre, just paint it on your drywall, and use some moulding to trim it out...

I think the link is http://www.goosystems.com]]>Aug 29th 2006 9:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/
The projector is in my basement with full light control, and I had already painted the walls a light coffee color. Probably with the right material it could retain more light or whatever, but it looks pretty darn good the way it is.]]>Aug 29th 2006 10:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Aug 30th 2006 5:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/
post about screen goo, PRICE $35 (engadget) vs. $300 (for paint)?

anyone used or seen the DIY CANVAS MATTE PROJECTOR SCREEN MATERIAL on ebay? wonder if that would work as poster pointed out the contrast and brightness issues with fabric. ]]>Aug 29th 2006 11:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/
]]>Aug 29th 2006 11:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Aug 30th 2006 9:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Aug 30th 2006 1:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/ And the approx $35 price mentioned in the article is accurate.

Mine is awesome! ]]>Aug 30th 2006 12:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/
A terrific user's forum: http://www.avsforum.com/

"AVS Forum > Display Devices > Screens > DIY Screen Section"
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?s=35a20fe2194bdaefcc4bd24c65f11694&f=110
]]>Aug 30th 2006 2:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.woot.com) has a DLP projector today for under a grand. It'd go great with this project.]]>Aug 30th 2006 1:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Aug 30th 2006 4:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/
Time to go print the 'Lambo' stickers and slap them on my Toyota Tercel.]]>Aug 30th 2006 5:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Aug 31st 2006 7:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Aug 30th 2006 6:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/
I can't remember the total cost, but it was cheap ($30 - $40).
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1/2" sheet of MDF from Home Depot - $15.95
16oz bottle of Titebond III wood glue - $7.99
1qt Sherwin Williams enamel primer $7.99
1qt Sherwin Williams blend $5.99
8oz Sparkling White Pearlescence $11.00

Cut MDF to 48"x83" - this will give a 1.5" perimeter border leaving 45"x80" final screen window with a 92" diagonal. Put whatever border you'd like on it.

Spread Titebond III glue all over one side.

Stick it on the wall(assuming wall is covered with sheet rock)

Paint with primer, then with blend mixed with 8oz pearlescence.

Not much construction, Home Depot cut the dimensions for me so I didn't even have to cut it.

Less than $50 and it works great!!]]>Aug 30th 2006 9:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Aug 13th 2007 8:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/
I did something similar, though I used dry-fitted 1.25" PVC pipe as a frame so that I can remove the side rails and roll the whole thing up to store it away.

We don't have a dedicated room for media, so we quickly and easily covert our living room and kitchen island into an instant home theatre whenever we want to watch a movie.

I installed 3 plant hanger hooks on the ceiling where I want the screen to be, unroll the screen, insert the side rails and then hang the screen from those hooks.

We have an Optoma MovieTime all-in-one projector... (DLP projector, progressive scan DVD player, powered speakers all in one unit). We sit in the coffee table and we're good to go.

Within literally 3 minutes we are ready to watch a movie on a 7 ft. diagonal screen. When the movie's over, the projector is put away, the screen is unhooked, rolled up, and stored. The only trace remaining are the 3 hooks in the ceiling. :)
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Regards,
Tom
thomas_h01@yahoo.com]]>May 21st 2007 2:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Aug 30th 2006 10:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/Aug 30th 2006 11:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/
I still would like to try some of those paint recipes on avsforum. I have a Infocus ScreenPlay 5000 I have had since last december and now have about 1500 hours on it. It just projects onto a flat white wall. My room is hard to conrol light in the afternoon so something with a bit more reflectivity would be nice.
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For the overall effect, you can see our home theatre at:
http://innospyre.com/v3.0/archives/2006/08/playing_in_our.html

As said in the above comments, you'll get much better return by using a semi-reflective paint than using a cloth that wasn't meant for projection. You're losing some of the lumens put out by your DLP projector as they're absorbed and scattered, rather than seeing them reflected back for the full quality and clarity of your projector.

I'm pretty happy with the Infocus ScreenPlay 4800, and I'm looking forward to upgrading to the Infocus ScreenPlay 5705 or another 1080 projector once the PS3 comes out.]]>Aug 30th 2006 11:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/
In my case, I'm using an Infocus ScreenPlay 4800, a 9'x4.5' projection wall, and fixed location of the wall & projector. I changed the settings on my video sources to use 16:9 (widescreen in DVD and on the PS2). With standard-definition coming off the DishPVR, shows look a little stretched, but I quickly came to like it.

Eun Yang of NBC4 in DC looks a little hefty at 16:9 off an SD signal. :)]]>Aug 30th 2006 2:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/
http://www.grossmeier.com/blogs/cgrossmeier/articles/HOWTO_Theater_Screen.aspx]]>Aug 30th 2006 2:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/29/how-to-make-a-custom-projector-screen/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shieldss44/sets/72157594165801536/]]>Aug 30th 2006 2:41PM