What is a Front Projection Screen?

A front projection screen is a screen that displays an image projected from a piece of equipment, such as a film, slide or digital media projector, in front of the screen. As such, a front projection screen usually allows very little or no light to pass through, as its job is to reflect that light. Most traditional projector screens are made for front-side projection. The front projection screen is typically the method used for giving presentations and in theaters, be they public cinemas or home theaters. This requires have a project somewhere in front of the television screen. For home theater purposes, the projector is usually located hanging down from the ceiling on a projector mount. Business presentations may have the projector on a table or stand, or coming down from the ceiling.  more

A front projection screen is a screen that displays an image projected from a piece of equipment, such as a film, slide or digital media projector, in front of the screen. As such, a front projection screen usually allows very little or no light to pass through, as its job is to reflect that light. Most traditional projector screens are made for front-side projection. The front projection screen is typically the method used for giving presentations and in theaters, be they public cinemas or home theaters. This requires have a project somewhere in front of the television screen. For home theater purposes, the projector is usually located hanging down from the ceiling on a projector mount. Business presentations may have the projector on a table or stand, or coming down from the ceiling. Depending on the setup, the screen may be a permanent fixture and incapable of being moved easily, or may be a portable front projection screen. If it is portable, the screen will often include a ...  more