Elite Projector Screens Material Options Explianed
Outside of selecting the Projector Screen Size and Aspect Ratio the projector screen material is one of the most important decisions you will make. This decision will be based on the room environment and the type of projector you are using. There are a number of projector screens material options to choose from and the below information provides a description of these materials and uses.
CineWhite has broad light dispersion through diffusion uniformity, black & white contrast and true color rendition making it the most versatile in Elite Screens’ tension screen product lines. This tension PVC surface is the best choice for today’s high-contrast ratio projectors in commercial or residential presentations. The CineWhite® material equals the performance to our MaxWhite® product, but improves the experience with the superior surface flatness. Uniform diffusion surface has black-backing to eliminate light penetration and is easily washable with mild soap and water.
- Multi-layer PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) with texture and surface coating
- Gain: 1.1
- View Angle: 180° (90° ±LR)
- Full Lambertian Diffuser- no half gain drop
- Produces exceptional picture quality for any presentation
- Mildew Resistant
- Active 3D, 4K Ultra HD, and HDR ready
- Surface can be cleaned with (water) moist cotton cloth
CineWhite® Material Sheet (PDF)
CineWhite® UHD-B
The CineWhite® UHD-B (Tensioned Matte White) is a 1.3 gain flexible front projection screen material that is certified by the world-renowned Imaging Science Foundation for achieving accurate color reproduction and image fidelity. It has wide diffusion uniformity that allows equal brightness levels over a 180° viewing angle.
The flexible PVC material construction has the needed pliability to maximize flatness in a “roll-up” projection surface. The versatile properties of this material make it a natural fit with either standard or ultra/short-throw projectors. The material is also suited for either residential or commercial applications.
- Gain: 1.3
- Viewing Angle: 180° (90°LR)
- Wide diffusion uniformity
- Black backing
- Surface can be cleaned with soap, water and a soft cloth
- Mildew Resistant
- 4K/8K Ultra HD ready
- ISF Certified
CineGrey
CineGrey (Tension High Contrast Grey) is designed for low contrast DLP and LCD Home Cinema Projectors. Its superior flatness makes the CineGrey ideal for home theater use. It enhances black levels while minimizing loss in color reproduction. Uniform diffusion surface has black-backing to eliminate light penetration and is easily washable with mild soap and water. *Manufacturer’s Tip: if your projector’s contrast ratio is more than 2000:1, we recommend you use CineWhite material for a brighter picture.
- Multi-layer PVC with texture and surface coating
- Enhances color contrast and black levels
- Gain: 1.0
- View Angle: 160° (80° ±LR)
- Mildew Resistant
- Black backing
- Surface can be cleaned with (water) moist cotton cloth
- Active 3D, 4K Ultra HD, and HDR ready
CineGrey 5D®
The CineGrey 5D® is an angular reflective front projection material designed to reject ambient light while maintaining superb picture quality. The CineGrey 5D® is the perfect solution for rooms that have little or no control over incidental light. This means that it’s an ideal fit for family rooms as well as lecture halls, boardrooms, sports bars, training facilities, and other business environments. In addition, the CineGrey 5D® increases projector brightness 1.5 times the amount. This is perfect for low lumens ouput projectors!
The CineGrey 5D® is superior to traditional white or gray materials in its ability to maintain a sharp, bright image regardless of ambient light. The angular reflective material incorporates a diffusion layer over a highl reflective surface. This causes direct light from the projector to reflect squarely into the viewer’s field of vision while the outer contrast layer enhances image quality while reflecting indirect ambient light.
Features
- CineGrey 5D® 1.5 Gain with 80º (L&R 40º) Viewing angle
- ISF Certified for accurate color points, color temperature and dynamic range
- GREENGUARD® / GREENGUARD® Gold Certified UL 2818 for Safety Indoor Emissions free
- High fidelity gray surface produces superb clarity and sharp images
- Screen surface can be cleaned with a microfiber cloth
- 88% polarization retention
- Angular Reflective CLR®/ALR Front Projection Material for Standard "Long" Throw Projectors.
- (NOT Compatible with Ultra/Short Throw Projectors)
- Mildew Resistant
- Active 3D, 4K Ultra HD, and HDR Ready
- Flame Retardant: Complies with NFPA 701 Standards
- Minimum Lens Throw 1.5
- Perfect companion piece for Airflex5D - 2D/3D Multi-Projector Stacking System to form as a professional grade passive 3D system.
CineGrey 3D® / 4D / 5D® Comparison Table
AcousticPro 1080P3
The AcousticPro 1080P3 is an acoustically transparent perforated weave fabric front projection material. The angular weave eliminates the moire effect while presenting warm neutral colors for today’s high definition 1080P (1920×1080) and 4K UHD projectors. The AcousticPro1080P3 allows speaker placement behind while allowing an exceptional acoustically transparent performance.
- Acoustically Transparent Matte White (perforated weave)
- Gain: 1.0
- Superb off-axis luminance
- Designed for 1080P (1920x1080) projector resolutions
- Detachable black backing eliminates backlighting artifacts from light bleed-through (only available on Sable Frame and ezFrame Series products)
- Mean attenuation of -3.09 dB
- Compatible with today’s 1080P/4K UHD Projectors
WraithVeil®
WraithVeil® is our rear projection screen material. It has a high gain performance for applications with a high ambient light intrusion. Its 2.2 gain configuration is ideal for events such as clubs, restaurants, trade shows, meeting rooms, and outside evening presentations. Its special surface coating enhances color reproduction and black level contrast with wide uniformity for large audiences. Seamless screen sizes are available in sizes up to 200″.
