Projection Screens
Irrespective of whether it’s a boardroom meeting consisting of a select group of people or a large auditorium where a conference is being planned, renting the right projection screen goes a long way in catering to the requirements of your presentation.
So what are the various projection screens available for rent and which is the right projection screen size for your event?
Tripod Projection Screens:
Tripod projection screens are highly desirable for meeting rooms that are not big and only have the option for front projection. They come in two sizes: 5’ and 8’. Some of these screens even have an optional skirt at the bottom, which covers the projection stand and gives it a more professional look. The biggest advantage of using a tripod projection screen is that they are easily portable and need no more than 2–3 minutes to be set up. The same trait pertaining to portability applies when shipping, as delivery anywhere in the nation would be inexpensive and quick. Many times it so happens that a person ends up setting up the projector on his/her own for a small-scale conference. In such cases a tripod screen would be easy to manage and set up without a crew.
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Fast-Fold Projection Screens:
These particular types of projection screens are bigger than tripod screens. They can vary in size anywhere from 6’ x 8’ to 15’ x 20’. Their advantage lies in the fact that they can project images or videos in widescreen format, a 16:9 aspect ratio, which is recommended during HD projection. Another attribute for these projection screens is the option of a drape-surround dress kit. This covers all the sides of the base, including the top, bottom and sides. This drape, much like the skirt in tripod screens, gives the fast-fold screen a clean look.
A fast-fold screen, despite being portable does require the assistance of an onsite technician for set up. It would be advisable to discuss the availability of such a technician when talking to your AV rental agency.
Fast-fold screens have the capability of front projection as well as rear projection. Rear projection allows one keep all the equipment (be it cables, projectors or anything else) behind the screen so that the presenter can walk freely and point out to something specific on the screen without stumbling on any machinery.
Large Truss Screens:
If there is a need for an even bigger screen or a customized screen size, then one has the option of Truss Projection Screens. These large truss screens are available in a number of formats be it SD, HD, widescreen and even ultra-wide formats.
