Black projector screen from Sorny

[scorezero]

Hi all,

I see that Sorny (Sony to most!) are going to produce a black screen for projectors. (Thanx to ANDW to for alerting me to it)

I don't have a projector yet, as I'm still in the "what to buy?" stage.
This post is to let everyone know about it and a general discussion, and how you think it'll affect the market overall.

From what I can gather, a lowish output projector will still look good on this type of screen in a well lit room, as only the projected light will reflect back to the viewer. I wonder how projectors with less than 800 ANSI lumens will sell once this screen is released? It also seems that CRT projectors aren't doing as well as they used to, what with improvements in LCD and the new DLP.

Here's a couple of links in regards to the black screen:
http://www.cdfreaks.com/news2.php?ID=9984

http://www.gizmodo.com/archives/better-picture-of-sonys-black-backed-projection-screen-016964.php

Enjoy!

[andw]

Certainly is an interesting development.
Pricing will be interesting.
I wonder how long before cheaper imitations start appearing.

[scorezero]

I'm looking forward to it...but if Sony don't release the technology to anyone else for a while, no doubt they'll keep the price way up!! :(

But if the pix on the sites are any indication, even a projector with a couple of old church candles stuck in it should look good!! :D

[ariel]

just wondering, im not familiar with projector/screen, has anybody actually painted their wall with some special white paint for their projectors?

just curious.

[andw]

I've seen mention of stuff called 'Screen Goo' and other such things in the US forums.
have a look for Screen Goo in here http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=110

[redbears]

just wondering, im not familiar with projector/screen, has anybody actually painted their wall with some special white paint for their projectors?

just curious.

A guy at work did, and he is quite pleased with the results. But he is more a DIY kinda person and not overly anal about high tech stuff.

[ariel]

I've seen mention of stuff called 'Screen Goo' and other such things in the US forums.
have a look for Screen Goo in here http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=110


good reference. I dont even know if all those stuff mentioned are available in oz??

Anyway, I was hoping someone here has actually done it and using it and their opinion. I'm sure someone has. Like me, i have budgets, sometimes you look for that alternatives. :)

[Big Guns]

There is some discussion about Goo over at Home Theatre Central.

[scorezero]

I think u can get screen goo at Frankston Hi Fi here in Vic.

I saw some packaging inside one of the glass counters, and recognised it from what I've seen on the web.
No ideas as to pricing though.

Pity u couldn't use liquid paper!! :D

[andw]

liquid paper would probably work out just as expensive, or more so... :-)

[Big Guns]

liquid paper would probably work out just as expensive, or more so... :-)

And imagine painting the wall with that little brush that comes with the bottle!

:D