Thread: About projector fixed screen

I have a question about fix screen I want to buy for projector,AP-AE4000Uby end of this month.
I want to buy the 135”fix screen
So how can I get 2:35.1 out of that screen size if says it 16 by 9 most of the screen to purchase..
But I want to try that mode all the time fill the whole my 135" screen....kinda of confuse ,what screen should buy for that mode? Someone know?

Use Black Out Cloth...

There are two size screens 16:9 or 2.4:1. With a 16:9 screen you will have black bars on the top and bottom with movies that are 2.35:1. With a 2.4 screen you will have black bars on the sides with 16:9 material. Remember that TV is 16:9 as are many movies. As Don said, you can use masking. Also remember, I do not think the Panasonic accepts an anamorphic lens anyways so you will need a 16:9 screen.

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Thanks teachac
Go to AVSFORUMS.TV
Have a real good VID with detailed about pana4000U
Says it also about the formats of 16by9 and 2:35.1 lens and screen test .. and that VID real good & tempted me to buy this projector!

If you have a 16:9 screen you will get the black bars top and bottom of the image when viewing 2.35:1 material. It all depends on your wall space. If you are limited horizontally, 16:9 is the way to go. If you are limited vertically, and you have a projector that can do 2.35:1 than that is the way to go for the largest pictures (you will have side bars on 16:9).

Of course you can go with a screen that has side panels (or bottom ones) that open and close as needed if you want to pay the $$.

I have 2 16:9 screens since in both cases I was limited horizontally.

I saw a demo of Black Diamond screen on you tube and it looked awesome. Is there a screen out there that absorbs light like the Black Diamond without absorbing my wallet?

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1C4S2W4TRM"]YouTube- SI Projection Screens, Screen Innovations Black Diamond Projector Screen[/ame]

This is my first time buying a projector and decided buy the new Panasonic 4000U
Now I want to know what is the good 1080p screen quality and brand out there to buy.
Anyone knows & experienced with the screen quality and brand let me know what is the best out there
Thanks

I posted this in the other thread. If you have the $ this one looks really good. Are there any screens out there that are not as light reflective than others at a lower price?
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1C4S2W4TRM]YouTube - SI Projection Screens, Screen Innovations Black Diamond Projector Screen[/ame]

Why another thread?

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