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Pure Theatre Projector Lift Phil Winster WinsterAV Installations & Home Cinema Specialists

Apr 2013

 The joists are 200mm or 8" x 2" in old money, no other lifts would fit into the void without building a massive bulkhead which sort of defeated the purpose of what I wanted to achieve.
Two-Piece Projection Systems in Residential Environments Blake Vackar Screen Innovations

Oct 2012

 Projectors have long been beanished to the dedicated home theater, but with such rooms disappearing from floorplans more and more and improved technology, Screen Innovations makes a compelling case for replacing the TV with a two-piece projection system.
Maximize your Video Image Len Calderone HomeToys.com

Oct 2012

 Whether you are buying a LCD or plasma television or maybe a projector for your home theater, you will want to get the most out of the video image. Most consumers run their plastic through the store’s machine, pick up their new display at the dock, take it home, unpack it and turn it on. The viewer then plops down on the sofa with a bag of popcorn, and accepts whatever video image that is displayed on the screen. If you truly want the best video image, you need to take a few minutes and make some adjustments to the set. The basic calibration procedure for your television can also be used for a projector.
High Frame Rate Technology: Coming Soon to a Theater Near You Dr. Don Shaw Christie Digital

Oct 2012

 The move to HFR really is the future of movies, for everyone from the visionary directors to the audiences making entertainment decisions on a Friday night. HFR will raise visuals to a quality never seen on the biggest screens, and likely muzzle many of the naysayers who highlight the performance flaws – like strobing and judder – in current 3D cinema, and generally dismiss 3D cinema as a passing fancy.
4K TV is Here For Your Home Theater! But Should You Care? Eric Thies DSI Entertainment Systems

Oct 2012

 We've seen and heard about 4K TV and Projectors for some time now. Our friends at DSI Entertainment Systems share their perspective.
SunBriteTV Outdoor TV Interview Tom Dixon SunBriteTV

Aug 2012

 Installing a TV in an outdoor environment involves a little more than keeping it dry and in a location out of direct sunlight. We asked SunBriteTV's Tom Dixon, Vice President of Marketing, what makes a good outdoor TV and how it should be installed.
Hitachi CP-AW2519N Short Throw Projector John Glad Hitachi America, Ltd., Digital Media Division, Business Solutions Group

Jul 2012

 The CP-AW2519N Interactive Projector has all the functionality of an interactive whiteboard built into it, eliminating the need for additional hardware.
Case Study - Mighty Brighty Projection Screen Paint Renny Vos BMB Electronics

Jul 2012

 It's not always desirable, or practical, to hang a projection screen in an AV installation. Mighty Brighty projection screen paint solves this problem by allowing virtually any surface to become an invisible screen.
Stewart Filmscreen's New CIMA screen Dave McFarland Stewart Filmscreen

Jun 2012

 Interview with Dave McFarland, Stewart Filmscreen Marketing Director about the new CIMA screens
Affordable Digital Cinema Justin Eugene Evans, Founder & President BryteWerks, LLC

Feb 2012

 Startup project company, BryteWerks' CEO tells us why a filmaker decided to build a projector and revolutionize digital cinema in the process.
3D Projection Technology Interview with Wayne Kozuki Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc.

Feb 2012

 The future of 3D will grow with more engaging content (movies/games) and the effects/experience of 3D to be even immersive (almost like a virtual reality experience). And we (Mitsubishi) continue our trend of making the 3D experience even more engaging (i.e. our recent example of our HC7800D implementation of 3D).
3-D Projector Line-Up Len Calderone

Aug 2011

You no longer have to be limited to 55 or 65” 3-D televisions, as you can watch 3-D movies on screens up to a 300” diagonal, depending on the image size that can be projected by the brand of projector that you select.

Not all projectors are capable of projecting 3-D.  In fact, many cannot.  Even some projectors that are cited by its manufacturer as 3-D ready or 3-D capable do not process 3-D well.  Some models cannot project 3-D images from a Blu-ray player, but only from a PC that has 120 Hz output.
Projectors: Bigger, Smaller, Brighter, and Cooler Than Ever Jon Grodem OptomaTechnology, Inc.

Apr 2011

 Just because televisions are getting larger and cheaper doesn’t mean projectors are going the way of the 8-track player. On the contrary, there are more reasons than ever why projectors are growing in popularity: Maybe Bob Dylan foresaw all these developments when he wrote the lyrics, “The times they are a-changin.”
Waterproof Television Gretchen Gilbertson Seura

Dec 2010

Technology is in demand for every room of the home, not just the home theater. Homeowners want high-tech convenience from their morning routine to dinner time. And Hydra is popular in bathrooms near tubs, in showers and in kitchen back splashes. Because the glass face is as easy to clean as a window, it is perfect for messy environments like the kitchen
New 3D home theater projectors introduced at CES 2011, plus 2D to 3D conversion Helen Anne Travis ProjectorPeople

Dec 2010

 Last week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas, we saw a wide range of 3D HD projectors that accept content over HDMI. This is a game changer. Until now, most of the 3D projectors on the market could only receive content from a PC through a VGA or DVI cable, reducing the image quality to a lousy 480i.
Roll On Projection Screens Kevin Nute Goo Systems

Oct 2010

 Screen Goo is a line of specially formatted  acrylic paint products designed specifically for video projection applications. It allows anyone to transform a wide variety of paintable substrates into high performance front, rear and 3D projection screens.
Backyard Movie Magic with Open Air Cinema Open Air Cinema Open Air Cinema

Aug 2010

 These new inflatable movie screens have theater-quality projection surfaces and are so easy to use it’s a no-brainer. They take about 30 seconds to inflate—secure them with the tethers and you’re good to go.
HomeToys Interview - Screen Research USA Mike Barber Screen Research USA

Jun 2010

 In June 2009, Mike Barber joined Screen Research to serve as the Director of Sales and Business Development for the North American division. As such, he is responsible for all sales within the Americas and Canada, as well as strategic planning and expansion throughout those regions.
Home Theater Projectors - Derek Burns - Projector Point Derek Burns Projector Point

Jun 2008

 Our customers like to say that you don't watch front projection, you experience front projection.
Interview - Projectors Mark Franks SIM2 Multimedia

Oct 2007

 One application close to full development is 3D projection; this will offer crystal–clear images with the added impact and depth of 3D. This application has been developed with the home theatre market in mind, as well as the commercial market and should add an extra dimension (no pun intended) to the movie watching experience.
Too Close for Comfort? Blake Brubaker Da-Lite Screen

Aug 2007

 We have all heard the recent news of projector manufacturers boasting about their new 1080p capable projectors. With this newly created resolution is there an impact on some of the rules we have been using for screen selection? Perhaps we should reexamine such decisions as are we……
The Best and Brightest 1080p Projectors Art Feierman ProjectorReviews.com

Jun 2007

 Hard to believe that the first 1080p home theater projectors just started shipping last fall – less than seven months ago.
Designing an Entertainment Room with Performance & Function Nippura Nippura

Jun 2007

 A room designed with Blue Ocean® will satisfy the dark room, purist videophile, as well provides any homeowner with the most versatile and useful entertainment space in the house.
3D Displays Going Mainstream in Sports and Cinema Chris Chinnock Insight Media

Jun 2007

 Key pieces of the 3D puzzle are falling into place and will result in the much more widespread adoption of 3D systems in several key market segments. These improved, moderate-cost technologies will first move into existing markets for 3D displays and enable the development of new, broader markets in the future.
Why Use an Acoustically Transparent Screen? Draper, Inc. Draper, Inc.

Dec 2006

 With virtually no loss of sound quality, it allows a center channel speaker to be positioned directly behind the screen, the optimal location for full range audio performance.
Hot Projector News From Infocomm 2006 Art Feierman Projector Reviews

Aug 2006

 It’s nice to finally see a few bright widescreen projectors that are better suited for brighter rooms, but can also do a passable job for movie watching, these could prove to be very popular with gamers, sports addicts, typical TV watchers, etc., and some will fully satisfy movie watches as well.
Outdoor Projection is a Reality Hitachi Hitachi

Jun 2006

 Because of marked enhancements in usability, performance and reliability, the concept of an outdoor theater in your backyard has become a reality.
Inflatable Outdoor SuperScreen Jennifer Quam SuperScreen LLC

Jun 2006

 SuperScreen has four current models, with screens varying in size and material. All of the screens are front projection in16:9 format.
Big entertainment, wherever you want it. Sima Sima.

Jun 2006

 The XL Theater is a unique, sealed-air inflatable theater screen, available in 96 inch and 144 inch sizes. Use this system indoors or outdoors for family entertainment in your backyard, pool house, family room or neighborhood block party.
Helping You Choose The Best Home Theater Projectors Art Feierman ProjectorReviews.com

Apr 2006

 Take your time, and choose wisely. Again, all of these award winning projectors will produce a truly impressive image for their rather reasonable prices.
Tripping the Light Fantastic Henry Griffiths Sim2 Multimedia

Dec 2005

 The 3-DMD chip system found in DLP Cinema™ projection systems is capable of producing no fewer than 35 trillion colours.
New Projection Technology Powering the Digital Lifestyle Tim Wetmore Hitachi

Dec 2005

 There will be constant pressure in the emerging digital home for increased performance and it appears 3LCD technology is situated to address those demands by maintaining bright images, enhancing aperture ratios, picture definition and overall image quality.
Optoma MovieTime DV10 Projector Art Feierman ProjectorReviews.com

Oct 2005

 If an all-in-one is what fits your needs, look no further. Just get one, plug it in, and enjoy the world of home theater.
New Projection Screen Breakthrough Len Calderone Accuon

Apr 2005

 A projection screen should reflect light in its natural state and should not be affected by color in the screen’s substrate. The Accuon screen either reflects or diffuses light without using any color pigment.

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