My wife's first impression of CIH - Blu-ray Forum

seedubxj · 05-20-2010, 09:20 PM

She walks in, looks at my DIY anamorphic lens/housing, looks at me and says "That not permanent, right? Cause its ugly". I havent even told her I need to make a BIGGER screen. Wonder how that'll go over...

Drew664 · 05-20-2010, 09:49 PM

Tell her it matches her broken lamp shade!

Putting your foot in your mouth (accidentally saying something that causes embarrassment or harm)

haha

How does it work? Also, much easier to ask forgiveness than permission.

Steve · 05-20-2010, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew664

Tell her it matches her broken lamp shade!

haha

How does it work? Also, much easier to ask forgiveness than permission.

P@t_Mtl · 05-20-2010, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew664

Tell her it matches her broken lamp shade!

haha

How does it work? Also, much easier to ask forgiveness than permission.

That is sure to earn the guy a one way ticket all expense paied for a few nights of not so comfy sleep on the sofa

blarneyrubble · 05-20-2010, 10:12 PM

I am guessing the Cinamascope picture won't impress her enough to make her forget about it.

Where did you get the crystals?

seedubxj · 05-20-2010, 10:19 PM

A few nights on the couch will be well worth it.

It works pretty good so far. Need to build my 2.35 screen and dial everything in before I can truly comment on the end result.

I got the prisms from Precision Crystal. I have a family friend who has an eyeglass company. He put the AR coating on it for me.

All in all, I am please with the whole project.

As for my wife...

MrFattBill · 05-20-2010, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew664

Tell her it matches her broken lamp shade!

haha

How does it work? Also, much easier to ask forgiveness than permission.

What if he is the one that broke it and turned it around so she didn't notice it?

Bill

seedubxj · 05-20-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MrFattBill

What if he is the one that broke it and turned it around so she didn't notice it?

Bill

HA! Not the story, that one was complements of my 5 year old, sugar and an outdoor bouncy ball.

seedubxj · 05-20-2010, 10:37 PM

I thing I may just keyhole the brackets where they mount on the wall and take it down when not in use. I only use the projector 1-2 times a week at best. It may be a good compromise.

MrFattBill · 05-20-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by seedubxj

HA! Not the story, that one was complements of my 5 year old, sugar and an outdoor bouncy ball.

Like my mother used to say "No balls in the house" oh and "Bored is a 4 letter word"

Bill

bhampton · 05-20-2010, 10:41 PM

I'm late but I was going to say but the animorpic lens thingie is what broke the lamp.

-Brian

TKNice · 05-20-2010, 10:51 PM

sorry seedubxj, I had to laugh because that is EXACTLY something my wife would say. Typical when you're excited and all proud of a project lol.

Texitura · 05-20-2010, 10:59 PM

No offense meant, but I think your wife has a point.

seedubxj · 05-21-2010, 04:12 AM

Geeze. I know its not a $4k pro lens, but I didn't think it was that bad.

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Originally Posted by Texitura

No offense meant, but I think your wife has a point.

Warjack Prime · 05-21-2010, 04:25 PM

Yeah it is ugly. Not sure how I can say that without offending you but you could really benefit from a professional installation or increasing your skills.

Stridulent · 05-21-2010, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew664

Tell her it matches her broken lamp shade!

haha

How does it work? Also, much easier to ask forgiveness than permission.

You couldn't have moved the projector back (zoomed in some if needed) and mounted the housing on the ceiling where the projector is currently mounted?

vega2K · 05-21-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by seedubxj

She walks in, looks at my DIY anamorphic lens/housing, looks at me and says "That not permanent, right? Cause its ugly". I havent even told her I need to make a BIGGER screen. Wonder how that'll go over...

Well, I personally think it looks beautiful!

I would suggest painting or covering the piece of wood, perhaps if the entire set-up was white, she would not have noticed or commented. Another idea is looking to see if you can find more decorative L-supports, perhaps some with the "leaf" theme to match the wall decoration! Trying to place the supports where the projector support is located would also be a good idea. Good Luck!!

Oh and by the way the comment about "No BALLS in the house" was a bit below the belt!!

seedubxj · 05-21-2010, 05:50 PM

I have since painted the bare wood, the pic was taken during my test fit.

I cant move the projector, as the Optoma HD65 has dismal zoom.

I would be more than happy to get a pro lens/pro install. Please make your donation payable to...

I have found a way to make the whole unit removable when not in use. So the appearance should no longer be a major issue.

MrFattBill · 05-21-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vega2K

Oh and by the way the comment about "No BALLS in the house" was a bit below the belt!!

That's not how it was meant but that is pretty funny.

Bill

vega2K · 05-21-2010, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrFattBill

That's not how it was meant but that is pretty funny.

Bill

I know! But I like my version better!

05-20-2010, 09:20 PM	#1
seedubxj Active Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Folsom, CA Blu-ray collection:17	My wife's first impression of CIH She walks in, looks at my DIY anamorphic lens/housing, looks at me and says "That not permanent, right? Cause its ugly". I havent even told her I need to make a BIGGER screen. Wonder how that'll go over...

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05-20-2010, 09:49 PM	#2
Drew664 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:South Dakota Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:68	Tell her it matches her broken lamp shade! haha How does it work? Also, much easier to ask forgiveness than permission.

05-20-2010, 10:12 PM	#5
blarneyrubble Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Greenville Blu-ray collection:186	I am guessing the Cinamascope picture won't impress her enough to make her forget about it. Where did you get the crystals?

05-20-2010, 10:19 PM	#6
seedubxj Active Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Folsom, CA Blu-ray collection:17	A few nights on the couch will be well worth it. It works pretty good so far. Need to build my 2.35 screen and dial everything in before I can truly comment on the end result. I got the prisms from Precision Crystal. I have a family friend who has an eyeglass company. He put the AR coating on it for me. All in all, I am please with the whole project. As for my wife...

05-20-2010, 10:37 PM	#9
seedubxj Active Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Folsom, CA Blu-ray collection:17	I thing I may just keyhole the brackets where they mount on the wall and take it down when not in use. I only use the projector 1-2 times a week at best. It may be a good compromise.

05-20-2010, 10:41 PM	#11
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:982 Blu-ray collection:2538 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	I'm late but I was going to say but the animorpic lens thingie is what broke the lamp. -Brian

05-20-2010, 10:51 PM	#12
TKNice Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2009 Home Theater Gallery:51	sorry seedubxj, I had to laugh because that is EXACTLY something my wife would say. Typical when you're excited and all proud of a project lol.

05-20-2010, 10:59 PM	#13
Texitura Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:31	No offense meant, but I think your wife has a point.

05-21-2010, 04:25 PM	#15
Warjack Prime Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:*Omaha, NE USA PSN Network: WarjackPrime Blu-ray collection:172 Trading Score:2	Yeah it is ugly. Not sure how I can say that without offending you but you could really benefit from a professional installation or increasing your skills.

05-21-2010, 05:50 PM	#18
seedubxj Active Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Folsom, CA Blu-ray collection:17	I have since painted the bare wood, the pic was taken during my test fit. I cant move the projector, as the Optoma HD65 has dismal zoom. I would be more than happy to get a pro lens/pro install. Please make your donation payable to... I have found a way to make the whole unit removable when not in use. So the appearance should no longer be a major issue.

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