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New member Username: Pappy77Post Number: 1 Registered: Sep-10 | I built this screen through a lot of trial and error and thought it might help others out there who are thinking about doing the same thing...it's the cheapest way I can think of to do this and it works perfectly. Here is a link to the blog on it http://outdoormoviescreen.blogspot.com/ Happy drive in movie! It's getting to be the perfect time of year for it... |
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Gold Member Username: PetergalbraithCanada Post Number: 2254 Registered: Feb-04 | Nice Job! Amazing that I can post the first reply to a thread on the first page on a forum 3 years and a day after the OP. |
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New member Username: ElitescreensGarden Grove, California United States Post Number: 2 Registered: Jun-17 | One of our favourite parties involves having friends over to observe a picture show on the outside screen. With a picture show, you'll simply tie in themed invites, food and drink, music and games�but you'll conjointly decision the neighbours over for impromptu snacks and a screening, and still have a grand recent time. This screen was designed to be low value (under $40 for everything), simple to form, and transportable. the complete factor will be lessened and carried in a very yoga or bat bag for transportation to totally different locations. Here is the list of some few steps to build an outdoor movie projector screen ==> Determine Your Screen Size ==> Hardware - pvc pipe, pvc pipe couplings, pvc pipe end caps & pvc snap clamps Hanging hardware includes: hooks, cinching straps & D-rings ==> Assemble and Test Frame ==> Screen - The screen material is a 54" wide, rubber-coated blackout shade fabric. ==> Flat Fell Seam ==> Make a Casing ==> Hang your screen For more details of outdoor movie projector screen visit at http://elitescreens.com/products/outdoor-projection-screens http://elitescreens.com/products/outdoor-projection-screens |
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New member Username: DanoliveAtlantaUSA Post Number: 4 Registered: Oct-18 | Thanks for sharing these tips! I can only add, that there are basically 4 variables you have to consider (as lifewire https://www.lifewire.com/before-you-buy-a-video-projector-1847845 recommends): * Lumens - the amount of light being thrown at the screen * Screen size - how much square footage that light has to be stretched over * Screen gain - multiples the perceived brightness if you're in the hotspot, otherwise hurts you * Ambient light - you need a whole lot more screen brightness in daylight than at night, more at night with streetlights etc than in pitch darkness. I have the following setup: Projector, BenQ MH530FHD, $580 (when I bought it, it's cheaper now) Blu-Ray player, LG BP540, $88 Screen, Elite Model B M100H, $68 Speakers, Computer set, $20 Audio Amplifier, Pyle Pro PHA 40, $20 Audio cable, 1/8 male to 1/4 male, $7 AC power strip, various, $15 Total cost: $798 The projector is "short throw" so at 3'9" away from screen I get a 87" x 59" picture. I mounted the components on a 12" x 24" board and set it on a coffee table. I mounted the pull down screen on one side my gazebo (facing in). This setup is generally designed for 2 people but can easily be set up for many more. |