Projector that shoots through screen?

[Arc Studios]

I am wanting to put a projector in the front window of my photography studio to play slideshows when I leave at night. Is there a certain type of screen that will let me shoot through it so I can have the projector inside and the screen can pull down right infront of the window? If so is there a projector that will reverse the image as well? THANKS!!

[Kevin D]

You'll want to look for a rear projection screen, most manufacturers offer the option.

Pretty much all but the basic projectors have options to reverse the image to work correctly on a rear projection screen.

It should be easy for you to take care of everything.

Kevin D.

[Arc Studios]

Thanks so much Kevin, is there a place where I can find one cheap, I can only find ones that are 5 grand!!! Im looking to spend a few hundred.

You'll want to look for a rear projection screen, most manufacturers offer the option.

Pretty much all but the basic projectors have options to reverse the image to work correctly on a rear projection screen.

It should be easy for you to take care of everything.

Kevin D.

[Chris D]

I have a used Yamaha projector that I'm selling... $8,000 new, I'd sell it for dirt cheap. If you're interested, we could take this into the pawn shop and make it official.

[Hdale85]

Well I believe he's looking for the screen material Chris.

[Chris D]

Sure, no worries! For projection screens, I recommend following the link on the top of the page for Carada screens. I think all of the major manufacturers make screens capable of rear projection.

[IllNastyImpreza]

yeah... most PJs will have an option to rear project.

now what material to use for this is another question...

anyone ?

[Chris D]

The technical composition of the material... I have no idea. But if you ask screen manufacturers, they'll have products just for what you need!

(are people looking to DIY for rear-projection? That could be tough)

[Hdale85]

I know people have used a sheet of plexi and sanded one side. Might be good enough for his application. There are some other methods....projecting through a white sheet.

[IllNastyImpreza]

I know people have used a sheet of plexi and sanded one side. Might be good enough for his application. There are some other methods....projecting through a white sheet.

wow... thats kind of crazzy :W

what grit ?

[Hdale85]

I'm not sure really.. I know its supposed to look like etched glass afterwards. If you have access to a low powered sand blaster it would work.