project picture to the wall

[VHS4Ever]

Ok, I'm probably going to get flame but I'll ask anyways. If I buy a projector and project it to a fairly smooth white or grayish wall. Will the picture still look good?

[kpkelley]

It will be ok, but you'd get a better picture with some type of reflective surface, wether that is special paint on the walls or a screen.

IDK if this is true, but walls might not be as directionally reflective as most screen materials and so could require higher lumen output. But, I could be wrong?

Do you have the projector already?

Also, check the DIY threads on here to make your own screen, It won't be all that expensive if you are capable

[VHS4Ever]

Not yet but I'm thinking of getting one.

[kpkelley]

Here is a new ad at avsforum:Planar 7060 $750

That is a very good projector that can power a fairly large screen give enough space for the throw length.

Here is a review.


Projecting an image on to a wall is ok for a temporary period of time, but I would suggest getting some sort of screen if you plan on having a dedicated theatre room. At the very least, the border surrounding a frame increases perceived contrast. Even if you painted a screen on the wall with a border, that would be preferable to projecting on a solely white/grey surface.

[Oddiophile]

Yes, you can get good results from projecting onto a plain white wall.

Just make sure it's clean, has little to no texture, and is a pure white.


You may also want to look in to a product called Screen Goo, it is a DIY video screen in a box. Works just as well as any screen you would buy but you paint the screen on to your wall.


http://www.goosystems.com/screengoo/

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Oddiophile

Yes, you can get good results from projecting onto a plain white wall.

Just make sure it's clean, has little to no texture, and is a pure white.


You may also want to look in to a product called Screen Goo, it is a DIY video screen in a box. Works just as well as any screen you would buy but you paint the screen on to your wall.


http://www.goosystems.com/screengoo/

1) Doesn't have to be white, could be a shade of grey etc.... depending on light/projector etc.

2) FALSE.

[Ethenolas]

I use a cream colored wall for my 1080UB temporarily in my apartment. Here are some shots to give you an idea of what you can get.


https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=39987&page=3

[Beta Man]

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[Disky76]

Originally Posted by VHS4Ever

Ok, I'm probably going to get flame but I'll ask anyways. If I buy a projector and project it to a fairly smooth white or grayish wall. Will the picture still look good?

I would recommend a screen. 100"+ manual pull-downs can be bought for less than $100. Logic suggests that if you have the wall space to project upon, then you have the space for the screen, and the results will be dramatically better on a screen.

If you are renting and can't drill holes, I would suggest looking at screen models that come with a stand. They are fairly portable, no drilling or hanging, although a little more expensive.

Good luck!

[jkwest]

My brother uses his wall...he just happened to swing by Home Depot and they were clearancing out Screen Goo...normally $129 a gallon down to $35....maybe check your local DiY home store and see if its on clearance...