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projection screensprojection screensProjection has been around for centuries in many different forms, from storytelling at night using fire tocreate shadows onto a cloth surface, to magic lantern shows in the 19th century using coloured glass slides.It was the movie industry, at the turn of the 20th century, which completely embraced projection onto aprojection screen to give the visual “wow” factor for audiences around the globe.The movie industry recognised that the projector and projection screen combination create the perfectvisual experience for the audience to enjoy.The same principles still apply today for every projector sold and the projection screen is actually theelement of this visual partnership that the audience looks at.The projection screen basics...What is a projection screen?A projection screen is a specific surface that enables the image from a projector to be viewed by the audience. The surface hasdiffusion properties to ensure the projected image is spread across the whole viewing area. It is able to gain which is the amountof projected light that is reflected back to the human eye and in contrast which is level of colour intensify that the eye can see.Why use a projection screen?1. Black borders around the viewing area create the aspect ratio and draw the eye into the projected image giving a perceivedclarity of vision2. Projection screens are available in a range of different surfaces3. The standard flat white surface ensures perfect colour rendition for modern projectors; high resolution and contrast4. Projection screens are available for many different types of application. It is often forgotten that the projection screen is theelement that the audience actually looks at!82