Projectors
Projectors can do rear or front screen. Nothing under 2000 lumens is now acceptable in a portable and 3500 in a non-portable. Besides the lumens it needs 3chips and 3 panels, a dealer will know what that means. You only want data projection, not video projection. Data projection will do both very well. as of 2003, I use a portable with 2000 lumens from Boxlight. The Cost now is under $3,000. You want to purchase one from a place that can give you overnight replacement. If you can get one in the town where you live, you should. When purchasing an LCD or CRT decide if you want a video or data processor. If you are using it primarily for video, then get the video. It will not project print as well as data processor. If you are going to use a lot of print, then consider data processor. I use a data processor because of the many intricate moving graphics I use. Check out the contrast and if it has keystoning.
Projection systems check list.
Some things you can do to help in determining what type of system you will
need are:
- know how long and wide the room is.
- know how far away the FURTHEST seat to the screen is.
- know how far away the CLOSEST seat is to the screen.
- try to guesstimate how wide the viewing angle of the seats are in relation
to the proposed screen location. - find out how you can control the stage/room lights so as to keep the
screen in a good position with minimal light on the screen surface. - determine what type of content you want displayed.
- determine how easy or difficult it is to set up and break down the
equipment (*in terms of minutes or hours). - try to think where the computer/VCR/controls will be located in reference
to the position (assumed) of the projector. - make sure that the image is viewable if the congregation sits or stands.
- If trying to go rear, figure approximate screen location and how much room
you have behind that screen position. - What type of 'look' are you trying to achieve (*asthetically and
functionally) both in terms of equipment location and content creation. - Find out how else the projection equipment might be used.
- Try to determine how long you will be in the current facility.
- Now find a consultant