Hi Everyone,
My firm has been hired by a client to develop a line of fixed and motorized film screens specifically geared towards the home theater market. These will be mainstream products; nothing too exotic and certainly not the el-cheapo junk level. As a reasonably long time member of this forum, I have contacted Sonnie and asked about getting some feedback, advice and developing a wish list as a matter of assisting with the R&D portion of this project.
That said, I am interested in learning your opinions and the hidden issues related to 4 main areas-
1. Size and formats – This is the easiest one since they are going for the HT market at the initial offering. I doubt we will have 4X3 aspect, but it is an option as a custom build if folks want that. 16:9 and 2.35:1 will be the first to hit production.
2. Screen material selection- Here is where I am going to admit that I have the least experience and need the most opinions / preferences. I guess the question is more about the preferences than anything- What do you want to see in a mid priced screen and what are the things that you believe we should add if possible to give that little extra bit of performance or quality? This would be for matte white, high contrast and high gain.
a. Whatever screen material is employed, must be thoroughly inspected and I have already planned an automated inspection system using vision equipment (for holes and damage, end of roll etc…) as well as a spectrophotometer to check color and balance. This is pretty easy to automate if the budget is there.
3. Mechanical / Assembly methods, attachment to the wall – Here is where I am looking for comments based on experience. What worked well, what you dislike etc… The mechanical design is 90% complete already; I just want to confirm that what we are doing will not be disliked. I can probably gather that from commentary.
4. Other – the stuff I am not thinking about.
I would appreciate comments and suggestions from the point of view that I do not have – that of a consumer in the AV world. This is where I need to hear your comments, see your preference and so on. I know there are some pretty well informed folks posting here and I am not looking to displace anyone or come off as Mr. K.I.A. Please be gentle with me.
Finally, I have not cleared it with the customer yet, but I feel certain that I will be able to get at least a screen or two for a raffle / giveaway once they go into production. I bet I can make that happen.
Thanks in advance for the time and consideration.
My firm has been hired by a client to develop a line of fixed and motorized film screens specifically geared towards the home theater market. These will be mainstream products; nothing too exotic and certainly not the el-cheapo junk level. As a reasonably long time member of this forum, I have contacted Sonnie and asked about getting some feedback, advice and developing a wish list as a matter of assisting with the R&D portion of this project.
That said, I am interested in learning your opinions and the hidden issues related to 4 main areas-
1. Size and formats – This is the easiest one since they are going for the HT market at the initial offering. I doubt we will have 4X3 aspect, but it is an option as a custom build if folks want that. 16:9 and 2.35:1 will be the first to hit production.
2. Screen material selection- Here is where I am going to admit that I have the least experience and need the most opinions / preferences. I guess the question is more about the preferences than anything- What do you want to see in a mid priced screen and what are the things that you believe we should add if possible to give that little extra bit of performance or quality? This would be for matte white, high contrast and high gain.
a. Whatever screen material is employed, must be thoroughly inspected and I have already planned an automated inspection system using vision equipment (for holes and damage, end of roll etc…) as well as a spectrophotometer to check color and balance. This is pretty easy to automate if the budget is there.
3. Mechanical / Assembly methods, attachment to the wall – Here is where I am looking for comments based on experience. What worked well, what you dislike etc… The mechanical design is 90% complete already; I just want to confirm that what we are doing will not be disliked. I can probably gather that from commentary.
4. Other – the stuff I am not thinking about.
I would appreciate comments and suggestions from the point of view that I do not have – that of a consumer in the AV world. This is where I need to hear your comments, see your preference and so on. I know there are some pretty well informed folks posting here and I am not looking to displace anyone or come off as Mr. K.I.A. Please be gentle with me.
Finally, I have not cleared it with the customer yet, but I feel certain that I will be able to get at least a screen or two for a raffle / giveaway once they go into production. I bet I can make that happen.
Thanks in advance for the time and consideration.