What are the benefits of using a Ceiling Ambient Light Rejecting UST material vs. a Flat Panel TV.
Elite Screens explains the advantages of choosing a dedicated CLR/ALR ultra-short throw material to maximize the Big Screen Movie experience.
Tech Tip: How to Clean Your Projection Screen
By Dave Rodgers (Marketing Manager of Elite Screens Inc.) In some high-end installations, there may be better-than-average protection for audio-visual gear against mishaps. However, in most cases, there is an apparent risk that should always be considered and a … Read More
The “Sweet Spot” with Sable Frame CineGrey® 3D Commercial Projector Screens
Residential and Commercial projector and screen installations often follow the same rules for optimal image performance and this is definitely true in regards to ambient room lighting. Ambient light rejecting (ALR) screens have become the norm since fewer big-screen environments … Read More
What is a Wireless 12 Volt Trigger and Why is it Valuable?
Control your projector and screen together: The driving force of technology is convenience and at the heart of convenience is simplicity. When it comes to audio-visual displays, 12-Volt Triggers are both convenient and simple because they allow your projector and … Read More
Elite Screens CineGrey 3D® -vs- White Screen Comparison
Intro: With so many options available through online retail sales, Elite Screens has received a lot of requests to compare our standard ambient light rejecting material with a generic matte white projection screen just to show the difference. … Read More
The Basics of Selecting the Right Projection Screen for You 101
There is a process in finding the right screen for your needs. Fortunately, it’s easy to do and there are only 2- fundamental steps to take Whenever choosing a projection screen, there are 2-questions you must ask; “What features do I … Read More
Dual Purpose (Two-way) Projection Materials are Better Than Standard Matte White & Rear Projection Materials. Here’s Why…
Projectors are more affordable, compact, and easy to manage than ever before. This means that portable video presentations are becoming more sophisticated and more common. For this reason, consumer electronics shoppers always have their feelers out for the latest innovation to … Read More
What is Soap Opera Effect and How Do We Get Rid of It?
In many ways, “Soap Opera Effect” or SOE is what the majority of us claim to want from our video display. There is strong picture clarity and more detail is visible on fast-moving imagery and panning than there is normally … Read More
The Difference Between Standard, Short Throw and UST Projectors
It is easy to forget the finer points in AV design and mismatching the type of projector you have with an incompatible screen material is one of those “little things” that will become a big problem. While matte white is typically the … Read More
The Difference Between Matte White and the Cinegrey 3D®Ambient Light Rejecting Projector Screen
“When is it appropriate to buy a matte white or an ambient light rejecting projector screen?” Ambient light rejecting (ALR) projector screens have been the hot trend in projector screen design. What started as a “must have” for custom installers … Read More
How to Install an In-Ceiling Projector Screen from Basements and Rooms
In-ceiling projector screens are a neat, clean way to have an electric roll-up projection display that appears out of nowhere and disappears leaving a minimal footprint. Typically, these are installed by professionals because it requires the skills of a trained … Read More
Geek Tip for AV Enthusiasts: How to Check Your IR Remote with Your Smartphone
When your IR remote fails, it could mean a simple fix but there’s no harm in troubleshooting it Jason Bourne style. Everyone has dealt with this. Sight your remote on your electronic device, press the button…and nothing! Normally, you’ll try … Read More