I finally got my Stewart Ultramatte 150 screen up (144" x 60") with an Anthem projector (rebadged JVC RS20). Overall, I'm very happy with the screen size, which was way bigger than most of the calculators out there and bigger than what was recommended (mainly because it was feared the projector wouldn't be bright enough). I went in knowing that there might be some to be desired about picture brightness, but the cost difference between the smaller screen and the 60" tall one was a few hundred more and I was not planning on ever getting a newer screen. I figured projector tech would get better and cheaper over the years and I would just replace that part of the equation.
Anyway, I watched I Am Legend last night and was very satisfied, but, of course, there's always the question of getting that anamorphic lens... *sigh* I don't even know how much a motorized Panamorph can be had for, but would putting the $2k (again, no idea) towards the next projector be a better idea? Of course, one car argue that the next projector would be well served by the anamorphic lens as well...
The attached pictures were taken with a tripod where the room with the lights on was superimposed with the picture of the lights off with a movie paused.
Anyway, I watched I Am Legend last night and was very satisfied, but, of course, there's always the question of getting that anamorphic lens... *sigh* I don't even know how much a motorized Panamorph can be had for, but would putting the $2k (again, no idea) towards the next projector be a better idea? Of course, one car argue that the next projector would be well served by the anamorphic lens as well...
The attached pictures were taken with a tripod where the room with the lights on was superimposed with the picture of the lights off with a movie paused.
