Video Projection FAQ

Start with brightness. It’s the most important factor. The brighter your room or stage, the higher the lumen rating you’ll need. Most professional projectors begin around 5,000 lumens, while 10,000 lumens or more is ideal for stage shows or screenings. We offer rental projectors ranging from 5,200 to 21,000 lumens for large or high-impact events.

A white wall can work for simple setups, but a projection screen really makes a difference—it’s brighter, sharper, and looks more professional. Most screens have about 1.2 gain, which helps colors and details pop. For film screenings, a rear projection screen gives a clean, polished look. We offer screens from 120” to 300”, so there’s an option for any room or space.

It depends on the projector lens. The throw ratio tells you how far the projector should be from the screen. With a standard lens, you’ll need about 15–20 feet. A short-throw lens can do it from around 8 feet, and an ultra short-throw from about 4 feet. We carry all types—from ultra short-throw to 5x zoom lenses—and can help you pick the right one for your space

Setup is quite simple—usually under an hour, depending on your space. We also offer full service with a video playback server if needed, or you can choose just the parts you want, including delivery and pickup, setup and teardown, and on-site operation. All our services are available at very affordable rates in the New York City area.