How to Choose the Projectors and Screen for the Events
Jun 26, 2020A successful event based on many factors, such as organizing plans, human resources, and event equipment is an indispensable factor for an outstanding event. Projectors and screens are one of the most important equipments that event organizers have to choose carefully. In this post, let’s see how to choose the Projectors and Screen for the events.
How to choose the projectors
The Projector and Screen are the technical devices that play visual images on a large screen. There are many factors to choose the compatible projectors for the ceremony. When considering a projector for your event, the two most important factors are brightness and resolution. Proper resolution ensures that what is shown on the screen looks clearly as intended.
Project brightness
Projector brightness is also called lumens, ANSI lumens, or ANSI. Other factors that affect brightness also include the size of the screen, the distance that the projector is placed from the screen, and the light in the room. For instance, minimum projector brightness matched with screen sizes:
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8′ Tripod: Minimum 2K lumens
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5.5′ x 10′ Fast-fold: Minimum 4K lumens
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9′ x 16′ Fast-fold: Minimum 8K lumens
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11.5′ x 20′ Fast-fold: Minimum 12K lumens
Project resolution
The best way to describe the resolution is to consider the number of pixels a projector puts onto the projecting screen – the more there is the better quality the image will be. Nowadays, 1080p or 1920 x 1080 is increasingly being referred to as the visual industry standard. Although 4K resolution a higher resolution – is becoming increasing in popularity, it’s costly and demands better and more expensive screen. You should consider the event budget to choose the projector’s brightness.
Project type
For the type, you can choose from liquid-crystal display (LCD) to digital light processing (DLP) to laser. Liquid-crystal display (LCD) and Digital light processing (DLP) LCD projectors often used to be the industry standard. Due to the development of the screening industry, the DLP is offered more with compatible prices and becoming the standard within the industry. Besides, laser projectors relatively new to the market, laser projectors have been becoming a bright future.
How to choose the compatible projecting screens for the projectors
There are many screen options for events and below are the most common screens that you can come across when putting together a meeting or event.
Tripod screens
Tripod screens are most commonly used for small meetings. The built-in stand and roll-up and down features allow for easy setups in a small space and quick wraps after the event. Tripod screens work well in smaller rooms and venues and are cost-effective. It will be the perfect choice if you are looking for something simple and not too fancy.
Fast-fold screens
These screens come in a wide range of size options, it can be flown from the trussing or positioned on the floor and they blend into a drape line. Fast-fold screens can come in 4:3 or 16:9 sizes, but different from the tripod screen, it cannot be switched on the spot. Organizers must order the compatible ratio.
Custom screens
Besides the two popular types of screens, larger stage productions may benefit from an ‘ultra-wide’ or custom screen. These screens are typically larger and will require more technical labor than the traditional fast-fold screens. Custom screens can offer a really effective visual for the audience.
To wrap up
The audiences at events, talks, presentations, or meetings, regardless of the size of the room or venue will expect communications to be shared through the best visual displays. The meeting or event planner, need the right AV equipment like projectors and screen to successfully meet your audience’s expectations. Let's AV Vietnam help you with choosing the projector and screen. I hope that it will be a helpful guide for planning AV for the meeting or event.
For further information, you can read more articles about Projectors and Screen for Conference.
