Deuceofspades
Veteran
Busy as hell in Filmland. Learning a lot everyday. Know a lot about film transfers now, but I'm sure I'll still learn more. 
Currently starting to get a promotional booth together to promote the film at upcoming huge Roadster show.
Also looking into projectors.
Can anyone chime in on projectors, if I wanted to project clips at car shows or, use it for screening digital copy of film at 35 mm theaters. What models have you guys used sucessfully in the past, cost of unit (used) and cost of replacement bulb...
Anything you can share would be very useful to myself and many others, I am sure
On my end this is what I have, so far, gathered:
1. Under not so dark conditions, projectors fall flat on their faces, some more so than others, the more lumens the better, of course. This week-end will be the big test for me, see if my 10X10 booth which has black walls all around, will provide just enough "shade" to be able to see the image projected on back wall. Not very likely but I'm gonna give it a crack. Preliminary tests at home, outside, were encouraging.
2. For a larger venue you probably want at least 4000 to 5000 lumens. These units are expensive, and heavier, and get very hot, may require travel case etc etc... Can be purchased used, to save some $$... Found some new ones on Internet that were not too bad price wise, under $4000. Lamp Life was rated for 1000 or 2000 hours - hey, not bad. Not sure how much replacement lamp costs though... Might be in the thousands?? :crybaby:
3. Short throw projector will be a better bet cause you can get a large image from up close. Solves a lot of logistics problems for a car show situation (small 10X10 booth space). But maybe for a theater application a long throw would work better?
4. yes I know you can buy a lense that converts a long throw into a short throw... Seems like the best way to go.. If you can afford it LOL.
5. Yes I know you can also rent them, and got some rates yesterday, maybe renting would be a good way to go to test what works best, before taking the plunge and buying. Generally speaking, renting is not cost effective if you are going to use it a lot, after renting about 10 times, you could buy it and then it's yours free and clear. I like that. And you bet I'll be projecting more than 10 times HAHAHAHA !!
PLEASE SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE, PROJECTOR BRAND AND MODEL NB, price, lamp price and good and bad for each projector you used.
Currently starting to get a promotional booth together to promote the film at upcoming huge Roadster show.
Also looking into projectors.
Can anyone chime in on projectors, if I wanted to project clips at car shows or, use it for screening digital copy of film at 35 mm theaters. What models have you guys used sucessfully in the past, cost of unit (used) and cost of replacement bulb...
Anything you can share would be very useful to myself and many others, I am sure
On my end this is what I have, so far, gathered:
1. Under not so dark conditions, projectors fall flat on their faces, some more so than others, the more lumens the better, of course. This week-end will be the big test for me, see if my 10X10 booth which has black walls all around, will provide just enough "shade" to be able to see the image projected on back wall. Not very likely but I'm gonna give it a crack. Preliminary tests at home, outside, were encouraging.
2. For a larger venue you probably want at least 4000 to 5000 lumens. These units are expensive, and heavier, and get very hot, may require travel case etc etc... Can be purchased used, to save some $$... Found some new ones on Internet that were not too bad price wise, under $4000. Lamp Life was rated for 1000 or 2000 hours - hey, not bad. Not sure how much replacement lamp costs though... Might be in the thousands?? :crybaby:
3. Short throw projector will be a better bet cause you can get a large image from up close. Solves a lot of logistics problems for a car show situation (small 10X10 booth space). But maybe for a theater application a long throw would work better?
4. yes I know you can buy a lense that converts a long throw into a short throw... Seems like the best way to go.. If you can afford it LOL.
5. Yes I know you can also rent them, and got some rates yesterday, maybe renting would be a good way to go to test what works best, before taking the plunge and buying. Generally speaking, renting is not cost effective if you are going to use it a lot, after renting about 10 times, you could buy it and then it's yours free and clear. I like that. And you bet I'll be projecting more than 10 times HAHAHAHA !!
PLEASE SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE, PROJECTOR BRAND AND MODEL NB, price, lamp price and good and bad for each projector you used.
rogar-BigGrin(DBG)
