The Stewart will be more $$$.The Carada will work with the Stewart I am told.For the $$ your can not go wrong with the Carada.
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Are you suggesting that some black velvet fabric from the local fabric store could work?
That's crazy talk!
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Mike
PS - However, a lot of people _do_ like masking systems, even if expensive.
Are you suggesting that some black velvet fabric from the local fabric store could work?
That's crazy talk!
Mike
PS - However, a lot of people _do_ like masking systems, even if expensive.
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I'm planning to like masking systems--just as soon as I win the lottery!
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(Actually, Carada's Masquerade is pretty reasonable compared to the others.)
I'm planning to like masking systems--just as soon as I win the lottery!
(Actually, Carada's Masquerade is pretty reasonable compared to the others.)
It's all relative.
There are cheap DIY solutions that work very well.
However, some people are not DIY inclined or can spend that money without noticing.
Many are in between.
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Mike
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Originally Posted by FLBoy /forum/post/17067093
I'm planning to like masking systems--just as soon as I win the lottery!![]()
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(Actually, Carada's Masquerade is pretty reasonable compared to the others.)
It's all relative.
There are cheap DIY solutions that work very well.
However, some people are not DIY inclined or can spend that money without noticing.
Many are in between.
Mike
I would love to have a masking system. But I plan on spending ~2k for a 130" 2.35.1 screen, why would I want to spend 7x that much to mask?
There HAS to be some better options out there, that cost less than the screen itself. Otherwise, why not just have multiple screens?
(theater build starting at the first of the year)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_WI /forum/post/17067018
Are you suggesting that some black velvet fabric from the local fabric store could work?
That's crazy talk!![]()
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Mike
PS - However, a lot of people _do_ like masking systems, even if expensive.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_WI /forum/post/17067118
It's all relative.
There are cheap DIY solutions that work very well.
However, some people are not DIY inclined or can spend that money without noticing.
Many are in between.![]()
Mike
I would love to have a masking system. But I plan on spending ~2k for a 130" 2.35.1 screen, why would I want to spend 7x that much to mask?
There HAS to be some better options out there, that cost less than the screen itself. Otherwise, why not just have multiple screens?
(theater build starting at the first of the year)
I don't know of any non-DIY masking systems that are less than Carada.
There are many great ideas -- that work! -- in the DIY threads.
I know of some people trying to develop cheaper masking systems, but since they haven't come out I suspect that the margin they would make is not worth developing a company around it.
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If you find a cheaper quality masking system available, post it and I'm sure that company will do very well selling to AVSers.
RE: multiple screens.
You COULD do that, but think about it.
You aren't going to have multiple fixed screens.
You could have a large 2.35:1 screen fixed and a drop/pull down 16:9 or whatever, but then you still have the screen behind it.
You also have to pay for and install it.
Some people do do that -- it does have the advantage of using a different screen material (eg HP for sports on 16:9 HDTV, etc) and you can block off the fixed screen with dark drapes/velvet, but this starts to get more complicated.
I will likely get a CIH masking system for the same reason other people do.
It makes the image look better, it is simple, elegant, and flexible.
It is expensive compared to a lot of stuff we spend money on in AV.
YMMV.
Cheers,
Mike
I don't know of any non-DIY masking systems that are less than Carada.
There are many great ideas -- that work! -- in the DIY threads.
I know of some people trying to develop cheaper masking systems, but since they haven't come out I suspect that the margin they would make is not worth developing a company around it.
If you find a cheaper quality masking system available, post it and I'm sure that company will do very well selling to AVSers.
RE: multiple screens.
You COULD do that, but think about it.
You aren't going to have multiple fixed screens.
You could have a large 2.35:1 screen fixed and a drop/pull down 16:9 or whatever, but then you still have the screen behind it.
You also have to pay for and install it.
Some people do do that -- it does have the advantage of using a different screen material (eg HP for sports on 16:9 HDTV, etc) and you can block off the fixed screen with dark drapes/velvet, but this starts to get more complicated.
I will likely get a CIH masking system for the same reason other people do.
It makes the image look better, it is simple, elegant, and flexible.
It is expensive compared to a lot of stuff we spend money on in AV.
YMMV.
Cheers,
Mike
Thanks for the reply. Considering my budget, it would be silly to spend 40% towards masking, (looking at ~130' 2.35 screen, less than $15k budget, do the math Carada's CIH) so DIY it will be. I will surely do my own searching, but if you don't mind pointing me to some threads, I would certainly appreciate it.
Thanks again and in advance.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_WI /forum/post/17071869
I don't know of any non-DIY masking systems that are less than Carada.
There are many great ideas -- that work! -- in the DIY threads.
I know of some people trying to develop cheaper masking systems, but since they haven't come out I suspect that the margin they would make is not worth developing a company around it.![]()
If you find a cheaper quality masking system available, post it and I'm sure that company will do very well selling to AVSers.
RE: multiple screens.
You COULD do that, but think about it.
You aren't going to have multiple fixed screens.
You could have a large 2.35:1 screen fixed and a drop/pull down 16:9 or whatever, but then you still have the screen behind it.
You also have to pay for and install it.
Some people do do that -- it does have the advantage of using a different screen material (eg HP for sports on 16:9 HDTV, etc) and you can block off the fixed screen with dark drapes/velvet, but this starts to get more complicated.
I will likely get a CIH masking system for the same reason other people do.
It makes the image look better, it is simple, elegant, and flexible.
It is expensive compared to a lot of stuff we spend money on in AV.
YMMV.
Cheers,
Mike
Thanks for the reply. Considering my budget, it would be silly to spend 40% towards masking, (looking at ~130' 2.35 screen, less than $15k budget, do the math Carada's CIH) so DIY it will be. I will surely do my own searching, but if you don't mind pointing me to some threads, I would certainly appreciate it.
Thanks again and in advance.
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