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About Rear Projection Screens

Rear Projection Screens are specifically designed to accept a projected image from digital projectors on the rear or back side of the screen. There are many very specific benefits to rear projection screens – one of the biggest benefits is that the image is transmitted through the screen instead of being reflected off the screen as with front projection screens. When the video image is rear projected you will never need to worry about shadows in the way of your viewing experience from people or objects being in front of the projected image coming from the projector itself.

It is important to understand also that all screens as with most technology are not created equal, as you are researching projection screen surfaces be sure to investigate and learn about what it is you are purchasing and investing in. Most every projection screen on the market is lacking one very specific and important element – technology.

In today’s society technology in general is advancing at a very rapid rate, it seems as if everyday there is a extreme leap in just about any category you can imagine. The projection industry is also in on the technology advancement and is making very positive and impressive leaps in technology, 99% of all technology advancements are made in the hardware side of the industry. Projectors, Media Players, Audio Systems and even Signal Cables are making great strides of improvement; the question is why has the projection screen market not advanced significantly in the last 20 years?

Fabric projection screens are usually one of two types – chalk coated fabric or a type of sophisticated cheese cloth that holds an image; the question is this…….why is that good enough?

Screen Solutions Rear Projection Screens are what we like to call intelligent plastic; our screens are primarily acrylic based products and each start in a liquid acrylic state. When the acrylic is in its liquid state the diffusion particles and “special sauce” is added to the mix creating this truly “intelligent plastic”. Screen Solutions Front and Rear Projection Rigid and Film Screens are crafted to enhance and intensify your viewing experience and not just provide a better than nothing projection surface.

When considering a projection screen for your next home theater, corporate, tradeshow, retail or any project remember one piece of information that can be the difference between a successful projection system installation and an ok or good enough viewing experience – It’s the screen that you watch”.

Rear projection Screens and You

What does Rear Projection Screens have to do with you and your particular situation? That is a great question.....the answer is below.

The demand in today's society for information and advertising has opened up new doors for projection surface materials. Now more than ever if your digital signage is going to compete effectively against the thousands of digital displays within a 1/4 mile of your location; you will want to consider some level of uniqueness if you are going to stand out in the blur and buzz.
With the advances of technology there is no reason you should blend in if you don't want to. The biggest problem we find with business owners like you when using traditional flat panel display technology (LCD, Plasma, LED) is that it is not new anymore, there is no curb appeal and wow factor. Everyone practically has one in their home, car, office, restaurant, doctor’s office, fast food store, etc. What has happened is this - Society has become immune to this style of advertising & digital signage.
There are also many risks associated when installing traditional digital flat panel displays in your windows, learn more about that if you are interested.
Over the last ten years we (society) have been wowed and now inundated with this technology; we are not saying that this display type has no place but rather you should know its place. You know the old saying "right tool for the right job"; little to the originators of that statements knowledge but it is very real in this scenario today as it was back then.
With all this talk of Storefront advertising, digital displays and the topic of rear projection; you may be asking yourself where this is all going.
Well the point is simply this - just as you do not want to use a hammer for the screwdrivers job you want to use the right display technology for your retail storefront advertising. Projection is no longer limited to the walls of the office, boardroom and theater; projection surface technology has "come out of the closet" and is now used in almost everywhere you go.
Projectors have shrunk in size, weight, price and grown exceptionally in technology, usability, affordability and performance; you can now put them in your pocket or use them outdoors.
Rear Projection Screens have fast become the leading technology for Storefront, In Store, Retail, POP, and so many other uses because of one very particular quality - versatility.
You may be saying things like - I thought you had to have the lights off, you cant use projectors outside, sunlight washes out the images and so many other common questions we hear.
The very real truth is that it is no so much the advancement of projector technology itself as it is the significant advancement of projection screen surfaces in the last ten years.

Projection screens were at one time white and fabric; NOW projection screen come in rigid, glass, white, dark, film, foil, plastic, poly, vinyl and so many new technologies.
What we want to focus on specifically is the advancement of rear projection screens as that is the title of this article....rear projection screens are now actual technology where for years they were just material able to hold an image without considerable side effects.
Now Rear projection screens can be used in direct sunlight, outside, factory use, trade-shows, retail windows and more; you can apply a paper thin rear projection film to your glass window and instantly have a digital display of any shape or size.
You can curve and shape these rigid rear projection screens into domes and globes, logos and shapes.
We have products that are used in mobile video trucks and outdoor extreme weather situations, TV sets, movie productions and even home theater.
Back to what does this all have to do with you? Everything, when considering attracting attention and getting your message heard; it is important realize that none of us know everything and usually we only know what we have been exposed to. We encourage you to consider rear projection as alternative to traditional digital displays - yes because we sell it BUT more importantly because its powerful, it works and it creates that experience that today's consumers desire and appreciate.

In advertising and business very rarely is it adventitious to go with the flow and do what the crowd is doing or maybe how they are doing it - you will possibly make it but is that really enough? Most everyone in history that did something that we all know about broke the rules, got out of the box, pushed the limits and dared to dream. That is why we know their names and stories.

Do something unique that will be remembered and profitable - consider rear projection when looking for digital display solutions.

Projection Screen – Projection Screen’s are surfaces that display an image sent from your media player to the projector; projection screens have for years been known as the white screen that comes out of the ceiling or pulls down from the wall. Projection Screens for years are typically white and fabric – advancements in technology have brought many changes to the projection screen market. Most projector screens on the market have severe issues with ambient light and need controlled lighting environment to adequately display a projected image that will suitable for the viewing audience. Today Screen Solutions advanced projection technologies have taken the projector and screen out of the boardroom and into the real world solutions being investigated and desired by so many retailers and corporate entities.

Screen Solutions is advancing and consistently pushing the envelope of projected display surfaces. No longer are projection screens only white and fabric; we don’t manufacture a single fabric projection screen. Most all Screen Solutions products are Acrylic based rigid projection screens; over the last few years we have made marked advancements in the area of advanced unique display surfaces. We now offer projection film screens and foils that apply right to glass and acrylic surfaces, transforming them into state of the art digital displays that are unique, one of a kind and have the ability to capture the attention of a given audience.

We have both Front and Rear Projection screens however our Rear Screens come in several different types and configurations including different rigid thickness’s and technical properties to paper thin RP films; our one and only front screen is so diverse in its ability to perform in so many different environments and circumstances that we have left our line of front screens at just the Reflection Front Screen. Since we are on the topic of Front Screen you should know that you have not experienced a Front Projection experience until you see the SSI Reflection Screen – not to brag but it’s worth looking at!

Enjoy the diversity that projection screens can bring to you, your company, industry training and marketing needs.

Rear Projection Screen - Rear Projection Screens are specifically designed to accept a projected image from digital projectors on the rear or back side of the screen. There are many very specific benefits to rear projection screens – one of the biggest benefits is that the image is transmitted through the screen instead of being reflected off the screen as with front projection screens. When the video image is rear projected you will never need to worry about shadows in the way of your viewing experience from people or objects being in front of the projected image coming from the projector itself.

Fabric projection screens are usually one of two types – chalk coated fabric or a type of sophisticated cheese cloth that holds an image; the question is this…….why is that good enough?

Front Projection Screen – Front Projection Screens receive an image projected onto it from a digital projector in front of the screen; front projection screens reflect the image back to the viewers; where rear projection screens transmit the image through the screen to the viewers. Front projection screens are typically white fabric surfaces designed to receive and manage the light that is being presented; at Screen Solutions we have re-engineered the way that front projection screens accept and reflect light back. In most every AV integration project that requires the use of projection technology integrators have been forced to use low light high contrast projectors that the screen will be able to work with. The screen not the projector is usually the limiting factor when it comes to short comings and negatives in projection systems; this is due to the lack of technology in the screen itself.

The SSI Reflection screen is exclusively designed to handle even the most intense projectors up to 20,000 lumens; this front projection screen is unique in that it will never give you one of those annoying hot spots ever. The SSI Reflection Screen is a matte white surface and yet you will maintain impressive black levels and uniformity from corner to corner, edge to edge; the viewing cone is remarkable and this one of a kind front projection screen must be seen to believe.

With screen sizes up to 142” 4:3 Ratio and 132” 16:9 Ratio you can be sure to have a bright, uniform and impressive image that will stand up to the demands of real world situations and environments.

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Holographic Projection Screen – Holographic projection screen? Is that even a possibility? The answer is yes it is and this is not a typo; Screen Solutions projection technologies have advanced the display industries possibilities and are opening up opportunities for integrators, business’s and content developers to create and deploy unique and engaging displays that capture the attention of perspective viewers. The Intrigue screen by Screen Solutions is completely clear yet holds crystal clear images and will give you that holographic or floating image appearance. This screen is also a great display surface for 3D content and has been used in museums, trade shows, event and exhibit displays; this transparent screen has embedded technology that allow‘s it to accept and retain image quality and clarity. Because it is clear it is recommended to place the projector off axis so as not to blind the viewing audience; there is not a specific projection angle required for the transparent projection screen giving you the freedom and flexibility to adjust your projection system in the field.

This new and exciting technology is making it possible to achieve that minority report type display; the future is now with SSI Intrigue Screen. This transparent projection screen can be used with any standard projector to create amazing displays; it even comes in a projection film that applies much like window tint and transforms any clear surface including glass and acrylics into a transparent, holographic projection surface.

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Rear Projection Film – Rear Projection Film is a highly sophisticated paper thin projection surface; we have intricately compressed our rigid projection screen technology down into this amazing digital display film. It is best described as a window tint like material with water activated adhesive that can be applied to any clear and even tinted glass or acrylic surfaces, transforming even the most standard storefront or retail windows into animated digital displays.

This film comes in a variety of colors all with unique characteristics and performance benefits; Dark or Definition film is designed to add contrast and depth to your images it can also be used in direct sunlight applications on storefronts and retail displays. White or Accent projection film is an impressive screen that can handle most any extreme application it is presented with. This screen has been used in some of the biggest names in retail including Estée Lauder, Bare Escentuals and many more to create stunning and unique digital signage displays that captivate, inspire and engage perspective buyers; this is a condensed version of our Accent rigid screen. Clear and Transparent Intrigue Film is just as it is described intriguing – this projection film has been used in many high end retail chains such as De Beers Jewelry Stores and Microsoft Stores to create one of a kind award winning displays that are sure to stop and attract potential buyers; this screen is of similar technology to our Intrigue rigid projection screen yet paper thin.

SSI projection films are stocked on 60” wide rolls and 100’ in length giving you 122” seamless widescreen displays.

Interactive options are available and can be incorporated into any application utilizing rear projection films; simply apply a thin touch screen film to your substrate and then apply your projection film onto the touch film. This thru glass touch screen solution in conjunction with rear projection technology can transform any storefront into an interactive digital display in a matter of an hour or so; sizes available up to 116” widescreen.

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Rear Projection Foil - Rear Projection Foil is a highly sophisticated paper thin projection surface; we have intricately compressed our rigid projection screen technology down into this amazing digital display foil. It is best described as a window tint like material with water activated adhesive that can be applied to any clear and even tinted glass or acrylic surfaces, transforming even the most standard storefront or retail windows into animated digital displays. This foil comes in a variety of colors all with unique characteristics and performance benefits; Dark or Definition film is designed to add contrast and depth to your images it can also be used in direct sunlight applications on storefronts and retail displays. White or Accent projection foil is an impressive screen that can handle most any extreme application it is presented with. This screen has been used in some of the biggest names in retail including Estée Lauder, Bare Escentuals and many more to create stunning and unique digital signage displays that captivate, inspire and engage perspective buyers; this is a condensed version of our Accent rigid screen. Clear and Transparent Intrigue Foil is just as it is described intriguing – this projection foil has been used in many high end retail chains such as De Beers Jewelry Stores and Microsoft Stores to create one of a kind award winning displays that are sure to stop and attract potential buyers; this screen is of similar technology to our Intrigue rigid projection screen yet paper thin.

SSI projection foils are stocked on 60” wide rolls and 100’ in length giving you 122” seamless widescreen displays.

Interactive options are available and can be incorporated into any application utilizing rear projection foils; simply apply a thin touch screen foil to your substrate and then apply your projection foil onto the touch foil. This thru glass touch screen solution in conjunction with rear projection technology can transform any storefront into an interactive digital display in a matter of an hour or so; sizes available up to 116” widescreen.

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Touch Screen – Touch screens have changed the way that society behaves and is now a must on cell phones, PDA’s, IPODS, in car GPS units, computers and now store front displays, tradeshow displays and in store marketing devices. Touch screens are available in several different technology types but the one we are covering in this article is Thru Glass interactive touch foils that are used in conjunction with Projection Displays, LCD and Plasma screens; turning any content that can be clicked on, activated or controlled with a mouse (websites, programs, games, software, apps, etc.) into content that can be controlled by the touch of your finger.

This technology is great for retail and many other uses in that it allows the common man or customer to interact with your digital signage without ever coming in contact with the display, touch screen, projector or computer…..all of these are safe and secure behind the glass (inside the store). A Capacitive touch screen foil is designed to be applied to a rigid substrate such as a storefront glass window; you would install the touch screen foil to the inside of the glass with an application liquid – this part of the process usually takes about 10-15 minutes.

Once the touch screen is applied to the glass typically you should wait about 24 hours and then return to complete the installation of adhesive rear projection film.

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Now that you are ready to install the projection film go ahead and apply it to the back of the touch foil that is on the window and squeegee out the application liquid.

The touch screen has a PCB typically on the bottom of the foil itself, this connects to a computer with the supplied USB cable. The computer sends the signal to the projector and is the liaison between your finger and the projector; literally controlling the content stored on the computer.

At this point you are ready to turn on the projector and begin the calibration process which is as easy as opening up the software and touching 3 circles in the corners of the displays (remember you will be on the front side of the glass at this point).

Now you have your very own interactive storefront display that can be used for advertising, promotion, marketing, list building and customer relationship development.

Projector – A Projector is a display device that can be used to send an image to a display screen from your Computer, DVD player, BlueRay Player, Digital Signage Controller, Game Cube, XBOX, IPOD and simply any device that has the ability to send out a video signal. Projectors in years past have been used primarily in event use for large screen displays at concerts, awards shows, training, seminars, banquets, ceremonies, trade shows and places where an image needs to be magnified for larger audiences.

Secondly most people know about projectors from the corporate boardroom, projection uses in the boardroom have mostly been for presentations, sales meetings, board meetings and this is what is labeled as Data Projection – Spreadsheets, PowerPoint Presentations, Product Launch, Sales Pitches, Quarterly Meetings, Training and for all of the meetings that happen on a day to day basis in the corporate world.

Projectors today are used in many more applications then just the two above; Screen Solutions for instances uses projectors to solve client needs on a day to day basis. As a Developer of Digital Signage Technology Solutions we are constantly being presented the unique and sometimes odd circumstances for the use of projection. Over the years projectors have really come a long way in the sense of portability, functionality and capabilities – no longer do projectors need to be transported with a pickup truck or setup by a trained projection engineer. Projectors are now being used in everything from homes to cars; SSI has projection screen displays in manufacturing plants on the production floor, in city and town halls, boats, churches, schools, retail windows, storefront displays, museums, trade show booths, corporate boardrooms, video trucks, bars, nightclubs and government facilities to name some of them.

Projectors give you the ability to present digital media of all kinds on standard and unique display surfaces, areas and in otherwise un-traditional display surfaces. You can present digital media in a way that makes it stand out and not blend in with the rest of the world’s mass of media being presented everywhere, everyday.