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Re: Projection via mirrors


  • From: P3D Dr. George A. Themelis <fj834@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Subject: Re: Projection via mirrors
  • Date: Fri, 19 Jul 1996 12:26:56 -0400

I cannot avoid stereotyping here ;), but Japannese people are very clever!

>I have the same TDC projector with 5" lenses and I had had the same trouble 
>before. Because my multi-function room as a study, a living room, a bed 
>room, and also a projection room is totally small. :-( 
>So when I project slides in my room, I always use a mirror to get more 
>distance. You only have to insert slides inside out. You'll feel few loss 
>because of the mirror.
>At first, the advantage you can get the best seat. :-) 
>
>
>                                                     |
>                                                     |
>                                            ---------|
>                               -------------         |
>         |             --------                      |
>         |     --------                              |
>         |-----                                      |
>         |-----                                   [screen]
>         |     --------                          
>         |             --------            ----- 
>                               ---------->|     |
>        [mirror]                           -----
>        20"x20"                          [projector]     

Clever!!!  But I have a few questions... How does it feel looking at the
projection screen through a mirror?  Whouldn't it be better for you to just
project a smaller image in the screen and skip the mirror?  Where do your
friends sit?

>By the way, I've sent a small slide show titled "Meet Shilo" to NSA 
>slide presentation. If you go to Rochester, you can see it. I hope 
>you enjoy it.

Looking forward to meeting Shilo in Rochester!

George Themelis (vacation is over ;()


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