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I want to do movie nights in the neighborhood. Recommend projector setups? (sh.itjust.works)
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I have never owned a projector and I'm not an audio- or cinephile. I often have neighbors over at the fire pit, and showing a movie would be fun sometimes.

Recommend a luggable projector setup? I don't mind it being cabled to power or input - I'm not going far from the house. I was thinking I might build a little cart to store and deploy it easily. I see battery powered and lightweight units which are great I'm sure, but I don't need to pay extra for those features.

I'm also looking for info on projector screens. Sadly, there's no suitable place to mount one so it'll need to be on a stand or something too.

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[-] SorabAlavi@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Great idea for the fire pit! For a simple, luggable setup, here are two thoughts:

Projector: Skip the pricey portable models. A standard 1080p projector from Epson or BenQ with good brightness (3,000+ lumens) on your cart will be perfect and more cost-effective.

Screen: A tripod screen with a tensioned matte white surface is ideal. It stays flat, sets up fast, and gives a much sharper image than a wall or sheet.

I've heard good things about VIVIDSTORM screens for picture quality, so they might be worth checking out for research, though I'm not sure about their tripod options specifically. The key for you is finding a sturdy, well-reviewed tripod screen that fits your size needs. Have fun with the movies!

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