How to build an outdoor movie projector screen CHEAP!

 

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Username: Pappy77

Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-10
I built this screen through a lot of trial and error and thought it might help others out there who are thinking about doing the same thing...it's the cheapest way I can think of to do this and it works perfectly. Here is a link to the blog on it

http://outdoormoviescreen.blogspot.com/

Happy drive in movie! It's getting to be the perfect time of year for it...
 

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Username: Petergalbraith

Canada

Post Number: 2254
Registered: Feb-04
Nice Job!

Amazing that I can post the first reply to a thread on the first page on a forum 3 years and a day after the OP.
 

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Username: Elitescreens

Garden Grove, California United States

Post Number: 2
Registered: Jun-17
One of our favourite parties involves having friends over to observe a picture show on the outside screen. With a picture show, you'll simply tie in themed invites, food and drink, music and games�but you'll conjointly decision the neighbours over for impromptu snacks and a screening, and still have a grand recent time.

This screen was designed to be low value (under $40 for everything), simple to form, and transportable. the complete factor will be lessened and carried in a very yoga or bat bag for transportation to totally different locations.

Here is the list of some few steps to build an outdoor movie projector screen

==> Determine Your Screen Size
==> Hardware - pvc pipe, pvc pipe couplings, pvc pipe end caps & pvc snap clamps
Hanging hardware includes: hooks, cinching straps & D-rings
==> Assemble and Test Frame
==> Screen - The screen material is a 54" wide, rubber-coated blackout shade fabric.
==> Flat Fell Seam
==> Make a Casing
==> Hang your screen

For more details of outdoor movie projector screen visit at http://elitescreens.com/products/outdoor-projection-screens
http://elitescreens.com/products/outdoor-projection-screens
 

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Username: Danolive

AtlantaUSA

Post Number: 4
Registered: Oct-18
Thanks for sharing these tips!

I can only add, that there are basically 4 variables you have to consider (as lifewire https://www.lifewire.com/before-you-buy-a-video-projector-1847845 recommends):

* Lumens - the amount of light being thrown at the screen
* Screen size - how much square footage that light has to be stretched over
* Screen gain - multiples the perceived brightness if you're in the hotspot, otherwise hurts you
* Ambient light - you need a whole lot more screen brightness in daylight than at night, more at night with streetlights etc than in pitch darkness.

I have the following setup:

Projector, BenQ MH530FHD, $580 (when I bought it, it's cheaper now)
Blu-Ray player, LG BP540, $88
Screen, Elite Model B M100H, $68
Speakers, Computer set, $20
Audio Amplifier, Pyle Pro PHA 40, $20
Audio cable, 1/8 male to 1/4 male, $7
AC power strip, various, $15
Total cost: $798

The projector is "short throw" so at 3'9" away from screen I get a 87" x 59" picture. I mounted the components on a 12" x 24" board and set it on a coffee table. I mounted the pull down screen on one side my gazebo (facing in).
This setup is generally designed for 2 people but can easily be set up for many more.
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