Home Theatre In The Backyard Part 2 – Inflatable Projector Screens Vs. Stretch Fabric Projector Scre

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Buying an ‘Inflatable Projector Screen’
Inflatable outdoor screens are popular, you plug them in and the blower inflates them. The advantage is that they are free standing, however if it is windy it is advisable to tether the screen with ropes so it doesn’t blow over. The size of the inflatable screen will dictate how much you will notice the fan motor noise, the bigger the screen the greater your projection distance will be so the less annoying the noise will be.

Wrinkles can be an issue on the cheaper inflatable screens where the screen is not a separate attachment, the manufacturers’ claim that the wrinkles come out after a short time but we have found this not the case.Aesthetically, inflatable screens can be an eyesore as they are quite bulky.

With a price tag of between a few hundred dollars up to thousands of dollars an inflatable screen may be ideal, but you do get what you pay for so it might be advisable to steer clear of the cheaper versions.

Buying a ‘Stretch Fabric Projection Screen’
A Stretch Fabric Projection Screen is professionally cut and sewn using a special stretch ...
... fabric material. They are fire retardant, machine washable and pack away into a small throw bag. They are a very portable projection screen.

The unique cut of the fabric gives you a shape that is very pleasing to the eye, with plenty of fixing points the shape will morph depending on the fixing points you connect the bungee cords to. The disadvantage of a stretch fabric screen is unlike the inflatable screen you will need structures to support the screen.

You can buy an inexpensive lighting truss stand or use existing trees, edges of buildings or even pool fences that offer fixing points.

One major advantage of a stretch fabric screen is that it is very flexible; it will flex in windy conditions and can be stretched to any size to suit your setup. If your projection distance is further you stretch the screen to the maximum, if you have a short projection distance you stretch it less.

Another bonus is you automatically have front and rear projection; the fabric is designed for two way projection. With a large number of people over to watch a movie or sports the image can be viewed from both sides of the screen without loss of picture quality.

For about $150 a high tech and funky ‘Stretch Fabric Screen’ will be a worthy addition to your home theatre equipment.

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