SonicSchool
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I have built home theaters and large church/auditorium video systems in the past, but this is something else, for me. I'm looking to revamp the projection "systems" at a half-dozen local elementary schools. (by system i mean an 800 lumen projector on a folding table and a pull-up screen). the district wants something permanently installed, so they can host meetings, show videos at pep rallies, etc. All of the rooms are used for lunch, gym, and for presentations--it's basically an oversized basketball court with a stage off of one side.
So, because it's an "everything room", along with huge merc-vap lights that can't always be dimmed, i'm thinking about rear projection. mount the projector in a cage at about 10ft off the deck on the back wall, and put a motorized screen ~8-10ft away, in the middle of the stage, that can be tucked away out of sight (if not all the way to the ceiling).
I don't have a set budget, yet; they want recommendations. but, cheap is good. Is this a terrible idea? Would i be better off investing in glass and putting the projector on the back wall? I need the picture to be seen, of course, but i'm not overly concerned about razzle-dazzle--we're talking mostly Youtube videos and powerpoint.
Thanks for the help!
So, because it's an "everything room", along with huge merc-vap lights that can't always be dimmed, i'm thinking about rear projection. mount the projector in a cage at about 10ft off the deck on the back wall, and put a motorized screen ~8-10ft away, in the middle of the stage, that can be tucked away out of sight (if not all the way to the ceiling).
I don't have a set budget, yet; they want recommendations. but, cheap is good. Is this a terrible idea? Would i be better off investing in glass and putting the projector on the back wall? I need the picture to be seen, of course, but i'm not overly concerned about razzle-dazzle--we're talking mostly Youtube videos and powerpoint.
Thanks for the help!