projection screens

Where projectors aim

Projection screens are surfaces designed to display images from a projector.

They range from simple white sheets or painted walls to specialized materials that enhance brightness, contrast, or viewing angle.

Home theaters use retractable screens; conference rooms have fixed or portable ones.

The screen may be front-projection (viewer and projector on same side) or rear-projection (projector behind): We set up a projection screen in the backyard for movie night.

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