Rosco Screens are available by the yard or as custom-made screens
with virtually invisible, ultrasonically welded edges and seams.
NOTE: Because of different manufacturing processes, 55",
86" and
110" goods may not match exactly. Call for samples or for custom sizes
made to order.
Front White
The Front White projection screen is a highly reflective, opaque material.
Front white is best suited for those situations requiring the brightest image
combined with the widest viewing angle. Because the reflectiveness (gain)
is so high, this screen will pick up any ambient light. Therefore, care must
be exercised in the lighting design to minimize bounce light. (see Tips on
Minimizing Bounce Light).
Light Translucent
The Light Translucent projection screen is a slightly opaque, light grey screen
with a variety of uses. For projection, it is best used in high ambient light
situations, particularly in outdoor installations (see care and maintenance
instructions), because the extremely high light transmission of the screen
allows the image to compete with bright ambient light. Care should be exercised
in avoiding the line of sight between the viewer and the projector, however,
due to the hot spot that would be seen because the screen is so translucent.
Other uses for the light translucent screen are as bounce drops and diffusion
materials.
Twin White
The Twin White screen is Rosco's most versatile screen. Its milky
white color makes for equally bright images whether front or rear projected.
This means that a designer can cross fade between front and rear projection
unnoticed. The viewing cone on this screen is almost 180 degrees, meaning that
nearly everyone in the audience will be able to see an undistorted image. Because
the screen is light colored for front projection reflectance, ambient light
will affect the image quality, so care should be exercised in lighting around
the screen.
Black
The Black projection screens are best used in situations with high quantities
of ambient light. The dark grey color comes magically to life with fine detail
resolution when back lit with a STRONG (bright) image. The color makes the
screen inconspicuous within the framework of a set, but its viewing cone
is limited to 30 degrees off center. The direct light transmission is only
6%, but the excellent contrast between light and dark make for an image which
appears substantially brighter. Black is particularly suited for ballet and
opera where the dark surface absorbs the reflections of follow-spots from
the floor.
Grey
The Grey projection screens have many of the advantages of black screen while
opening up the viewing angles to accommodate a wider audience. The color
still helps blend the screen into the scenery, and provides true-to-life
image color and clarity. The viewing cone opens up to 60 degrees, and the
lighter color means higher light transmission, and therefore, a brighter
image.
