I am hosting a party in a few weeks at the house and a lot of my friends want me to break out the karaoke. Normally, we do this inside the house using a TV (actually 2) after the party size has dwindled to about 15 people. This will be a much bigger party (wife's 60th) so we will do the karaoke outside. I want to find a good outdoor screen solution. I have limited experience with screens. Any advice is helpful.
I think the best screen location will be up against the rear wall of the house due to the yard layout and the prevailing breezes through it. This means it will be a front projection setup. I think my 2200 lumen projector will be fine after dark. I will get a screen with an opaque backing to prevent ambient light from bleeding through.
I am not keen on inflatable screens because they eat up a lot of room. Also, there is a pergola with less than a 9' clearance to consider.
Tripod screens as are smallish and they would move too much in the wind.
A pull-down screen might be nice but all-weather options seem limited and expensive. A decent sized indoor screen would require a long storage space when not in use.
A metal framed screen seems like it might be my best option. There are many designs to choose from with prices all over the map. The one I am leaning towards has a snap-on screen with square tubing with permanent hinges. This means there is no PVC connectors to lose or break. There are other screens options that slide over the tubing or use adjustable buckles around the tubing for tensioning. the screen Do any of you have personal experiences on what works well and what to avoid?
I think the best screen location will be up against the rear wall of the house due to the yard layout and the prevailing breezes through it. This means it will be a front projection setup. I think my 2200 lumen projector will be fine after dark. I will get a screen with an opaque backing to prevent ambient light from bleeding through.
I am not keen on inflatable screens because they eat up a lot of room. Also, there is a pergola with less than a 9' clearance to consider.
Tripod screens as are smallish and they would move too much in the wind.
A pull-down screen might be nice but all-weather options seem limited and expensive. A decent sized indoor screen would require a long storage space when not in use.
A metal framed screen seems like it might be my best option. There are many designs to choose from with prices all over the map. The one I am leaning towards has a snap-on screen with square tubing with permanent hinges. This means there is no PVC connectors to lose or break. There are other screens options that slide over the tubing or use adjustable buckles around the tubing for tensioning. the screen Do any of you have personal experiences on what works well and what to avoid?