Temporary screen for a projector

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#256005 10-Sep-2019 11:46

I have a games weekend planned and have managed to borrow a second projector for a friend to use. The issue is a screen for it. The walls of a suitable size have large windows with curtains, with a curtain rail that protrudes some distance from the wall, so I am really not sure what I can use as a surface that can be temporarily secured.

Anyone got any bright ideas? (pun Intended)

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#2314221 10-Sep-2019 13:02

If you're in Auckland, you could hire one from AV World.
https://www.avworld.co.nz/hire
I'm sure there are plenty of other places you could hire a screen from if you're not in Auckland.

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#2314230 10-Sep-2019 13:11

I wasn't imagining spending $80 a day if I am honest.

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#2314277 10-Sep-2019 13:26

large duvet cover pegged wit ha couple of shoes to keep it tight..

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#2314290 10-Sep-2019 14:02

Any large white material will do the job temporarily, just make sure its pulled tight and held in place as wrinkles / waves in the fabric will distort the picture. Even a wall, not necessarily white (off white or even light grey will do) just be aware you will see any imperfections.

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#2314294 10-Sep-2019 14:09

I decided to pick up a 100" 4:3 screen from TM that has it's own stand. For $60 I can use it for a week and sell it for half price and still be better off than renting.

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#2314496 10-Sep-2019 19:32

Hopefully it's not littered with waves / folds like the last one I saw off Trademe for that sorta dough...

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#2315036 11-Sep-2019 14:22

@dunnersfella me too!

I never really pay any attention to this, but I assume most games now are in 16:9 format, but pretty much all the screens I can see in the price range indicated see to be 4:3 despite some of the pictures of them looking like 16:9