Ultra Short Throw Projector Screens FAQ’s

Q: I want to purchase an ultra-short throw projector. Your website says that CineGrey 3D®/CineGrey 5D® are not compatible with ultra-short throw projectors but it does not say what it will look like. Can you explain what this combination will look like and why it will not work? How noticeable is the difference in quality?

The CineGrey 3D®/CineGrey 5D® are angular reflective front projection materials that reflect at the mirror-opposite angle.  If an ultra-short throw projector is used, the material will reflect the steep narrow light and reflect it upwards instead of to the viewer’s eye level.  As you can see from the picture, the image looks foggy and unwatchable…

What screens do short throw projectors work with?

Elite’s non-tensioned screens are great with standard throw projectors, but just like any non-tensioned projector screen, we don’t recommend using it with an ultra/short throw projector.  Non-tensioned screens are not completely flat and while it may have little, if any, perceivable effect with a standard projector’s image, it can distort ultra/short throw imagery. We recommend…

I plan to purchase an ultra-short throw projector. What projection screen do you recommend for an ultra-short throw projector and why?

Elite Screens offers many options for ultra-short throw projectors. It is important that you select a projection screen surface that is pliable and can be stretched/tensioned to achieve a flat projection ripple-free image. We recommend a fixed frame or tab-tensioned screen with any of our CineWhite® (controlled room light required for best results) variant of…

What is the best projection screen option for a ultra/short-throw projector?

Ultra/Short-throw projectors require a flat projection surface since the projector’s light is closer to the material.  Non-tensioned screen materials may exhibit minor wave or curls which may be more pronounced if using an ultra/short-throw projector.   We recommend using a Fixed Frame Screen or a Tab-Tension screen with PVC such as our CineWhite® flexible material which…