I am a high school theatre teacher and I have been researching projectors, projections and specs, but I'm more confused than ever about what I'm looking for.
I would like to purchase a projector to use to create some backdrops for a variety of shows including our Fall musical. I know I'm going to need to make some major lighting adjustments to make that happen. I have plans to adjust for that. What I need help with is what projector might work in our space and if it's possible.
I would like to rear project unto our cyc or scrim. Unfortunately our cyc is 4.5 feet from the back wall of our stage. The cyc is 19' (h), 61' (w). I could definitely build some scenic at the base to lessen the overall height I need to fill and bring in curtains/add scenic to stage left and right to decrease the width as well. Ideally, I'd like to fill as much as possible. I do not have a batten behind the scrim, but I can mount the projector on the back wall if needed.
Do you have any suggestions on where to start shopping for a projector? Is it even possible with only 4.5 feet? I know I want as many lumens as possible and presumably an ultra short throw lens, but that's as far as I've gotten on my own. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
I would like to purchase a projector to use to create some backdrops for a variety of shows including our Fall musical. I know I'm going to need to make some major lighting adjustments to make that happen. I have plans to adjust for that. What I need help with is what projector might work in our space and if it's possible.
I would like to rear project unto our cyc or scrim. Unfortunately our cyc is 4.5 feet from the back wall of our stage. The cyc is 19' (h), 61' (w). I could definitely build some scenic at the base to lessen the overall height I need to fill and bring in curtains/add scenic to stage left and right to decrease the width as well. Ideally, I'd like to fill as much as possible. I do not have a batten behind the scrim, but I can mount the projector on the back wall if needed.
Do you have any suggestions on where to start shopping for a projector? Is it even possible with only 4.5 feet? I know I want as many lumens as possible and presumably an ultra short throw lens, but that's as far as I've gotten on my own. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.