[Leica] Re: Projection screen criteria for slides made with a Leica

[Ken Wilcox <wilcox@tir.com>]

In my living room I have a wooden beam that crosses the ceiling at one end.
Tucked up behind it is my 70 x 70 screen. All I need do is pull it down,
set my Prodovit on the tripod mounted platform I made and close the drapes.

If I were to use a wall, I would paint it brilliant white with a
semi-glossy surface. My wife's perchant for hanging things on the wall
prevents me from using this approach to slide projection.

Cheers!

kw


>I want to simplify the process of viewing (Leica) slides at home.
>Collapsible screens are fine, but the hassle of erecting them and moving
>the furniture (often minor, I concede)  can be a disincentive to some.  A
>semi-permanent set-up would be very acceptable.
>
>One obvious solution is to fit to the wall a folding screen which you pull
>down when needed.  Another could  be  to paint the wall.  This is where I
>would be grateful for comments and advice from anyone who has tried this
>potentially  anti-social solution.   Not everyone wants one wall  (or part
>of it) in their living-room to be white.
>
>Assuming that paint is used:
>
>	a]  What version of white should it be?  Modern paint catalogues show
>forms of 	white ranging from snow to dairy cream.  This is not meant
>to be
>a silly 	question.  Some screens are in silver after all.
>
>	b]  What finish works best?  I personally find screens with a beaded
>finish too 	bright  for those sitting in the centre, and too dim for those
>at the sides. So 	perhaps a matt finish?
>
>All offerings gratefully received.
>
>Regards.
>
>JH
>


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