This works because assuming the projector has ample lumen output as most digital projectors do whites remain satisfyingly white while blacks are maintained at a deeper black.
Silver or grey projector screen white ceailing light grey walls.
The gray screen absorbs ambient light that strikes it better than a white screen does.
After moving my projector from the basement to an upstairs room i was really surprised how much light reflecting off walls lowered the picture quality on a white screen.
The net effect is to increase the contrast range of the image on the screen.
Reputable projector companies calibrate their projectors to a white screen right out of the factory.
Most projectors are calibrated to white screen materials.
Sporting events look fantastic on a white screen with some light in the room.
A grey screen such as the elite cinegrey 3d screen shown here can help boost contrast and perceived black level when there are concerns with room light a reflective white ceiling or walls or a projector s inherent contrast.
In the ideal conditions with a high quality projector a white screen will give you the sharpest clearest possible image.
But it comes at the expense of some image brightness.
Brighter colors and good reflectivity.
Most of the time a white material will be perfect for your room and theater system.
Increased ability to retain black level in cases of uncontrolled and ambient.
In so doing the black level on the screen is maintained.
A gray screen can help you compensate for ambient light so your projector is still functional and still gives you an image you can enjoy watching when space isn t ideal.
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A grey screen will help combat this.