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First off, thanks for everyone's contributions to this forum. I've been reading it pretty religiously the past several weeks and has helped me get up to speed with these things.
I'm at the point where I've decided on a projector (BenQ w1070) and a number of other room based improvements, but would like some input re: screen selection and paint selection.
I've attached a diagram of my proposed set-up. I'd say it can range from minimal to moderate ambient light, but never no ambient light. There are two windows with 2" faux wood blinds on them, so I'll never get total black out but I like the gradient of light which can be provided by the blinds over black out shades. There will also be mild to moderate light coming from around/underneath door entrances, which are next to the screen area, and light coming from the projector, which will have a relatively short throw (10' 3"). Rest of the room is a combination of decorator's white (lower half) and Pilgrim Gray (blue/gray, top half).
For the screen, I plan to use 16:9 aspect ratio and would like to watch a combination of TV, movies, and video games on it. I don't plan to exclusively watch in low light settings, really only plan to try to minimize ambient light during movies. SMPTE and THX recommend a max screen size around 90" for my seating location (around 10-11 feet w/ minimal upward angle).
I plan to make a floating screen ~1" off wall using either mdf/hardboard, or gluing a piece of primed/painted laminate. Will make screen somewhere in the 90-100" diag range so I don't think a frame w/ fabric will be necessary. The part that is most confusing to me is the paint. I've read through the beginners paint thread, which is a good primer but it seems most of the projectors they are referencing are in the 400-500 lumen range. With a much brighter projector like the w1070, I'm having a hard time deciding on a shade of gray.
Any tips re: paint selection and/or any other suggestions about the set-up, room, general tips would be great. This is my first projector/home theater/home in general so I'm learning a lot of new tips every day. Thanks.
I'm at the point where I've decided on a projector (BenQ w1070) and a number of other room based improvements, but would like some input re: screen selection and paint selection.
I've attached a diagram of my proposed set-up. I'd say it can range from minimal to moderate ambient light, but never no ambient light. There are two windows with 2" faux wood blinds on them, so I'll never get total black out but I like the gradient of light which can be provided by the blinds over black out shades. There will also be mild to moderate light coming from around/underneath door entrances, which are next to the screen area, and light coming from the projector, which will have a relatively short throw (10' 3"). Rest of the room is a combination of decorator's white (lower half) and Pilgrim Gray (blue/gray, top half).
For the screen, I plan to use 16:9 aspect ratio and would like to watch a combination of TV, movies, and video games on it. I don't plan to exclusively watch in low light settings, really only plan to try to minimize ambient light during movies. SMPTE and THX recommend a max screen size around 90" for my seating location (around 10-11 feet w/ minimal upward angle).
I plan to make a floating screen ~1" off wall using either mdf/hardboard, or gluing a piece of primed/painted laminate. Will make screen somewhere in the 90-100" diag range so I don't think a frame w/ fabric will be necessary. The part that is most confusing to me is the paint. I've read through the beginners paint thread, which is a good primer but it seems most of the projectors they are referencing are in the 400-500 lumen range. With a much brighter projector like the w1070, I'm having a hard time deciding on a shade of gray.
Any tips re: paint selection and/or any other suggestions about the set-up, room, general tips would be great. This is my first projector/home theater/home in general so I'm learning a lot of new tips every day. Thanks.
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