Having done considerable reading on screen size, colour, material... I think I've finally figured things out. I thought I would post here as a sanity check.
Background:
The projector will be a BenQ W1070. The room is multi purpose with off white walls. There is a window and balcony door along one side wall that will have blackout curtains for light control. Projector lens to wall distance will be 10'.
Most use will be at night, but there will be some ambient light viewing.
This is my first projector, so for flexibility, I've decided to paint the screen directly on the wall. THX suggests a screen size around 100", but I have the flexibility to go up to 120".
Question 1. If I watch a few movies on the unprepped wall at different sizes, will it be immediately obvious if/when the screen gets too big, or will it take a while to figure out the optimum size?
Question 2. With such a bright projector and at this distance should I just start off with an N8 neutral grey? I figured I would just roll on paint, and when I figured out the right shade, I could sand and spray a final coat
Question 3. Sherwin Williams is the easiest paint for me to source. Do they have an off the shelf N7 grey that has been tested here?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Background:
The projector will be a BenQ W1070. The room is multi purpose with off white walls. There is a window and balcony door along one side wall that will have blackout curtains for light control. Projector lens to wall distance will be 10'.
Most use will be at night, but there will be some ambient light viewing.
This is my first projector, so for flexibility, I've decided to paint the screen directly on the wall. THX suggests a screen size around 100", but I have the flexibility to go up to 120".
Question 1. If I watch a few movies on the unprepped wall at different sizes, will it be immediately obvious if/when the screen gets too big, or will it take a while to figure out the optimum size?
Question 2. With such a bright projector and at this distance should I just start off with an N8 neutral grey? I figured I would just roll on paint, and when I figured out the right shade, I could sand and spray a final coat
Question 3. Sherwin Williams is the easiest paint for me to source. Do they have an off the shelf N7 grey that has been tested here?
Thanks in advance for your help.