Projection Darkness

[P3D <LeRoyDDD@xxxxxxx>]

Bob Aldridge said:

"The room MUST be totally dark for the best projection - and that is
virtually impossible to achieve! After all, you'd have to switch off
that light source at the back of the room - you know, the one with the
projectionist behind it :-) :-) :-)"

     Quite right about not being able to totally darken the projection room.
Some tips, though:

     Do the show when it's dark outside. Most rooms won't allow complete
blocking of outside light. What with the effects of Daylight Saving Time, a
show at 2030 in January will be much better than at the same "time" in July.

     If you can decorate the space yourself as a dedicated stereo/video
theater, use dark non-reflective surfaces throughout.
     If the room is multipurpose and high key, consider portable,
lightweight, flat black hangings or baffles.

     A very large gymnasium or "auditorium" may be better than a small room
since reflections from the screen will be of less intensity due to the
distance they have had to travel.

     I'm sure others have good strategies for this problem... please post
them to the list.

LeRoy Barco
LeRoyDDD@xxxxxxx


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