How far away should my projector be?

For any given projector, the width of the image (W) relative to the throw distance (D) is know as the throw ratio D/W or distance over width. So for example, the most common projector throw ratio is 2.0. This means that for each foot of image width, the projector needs to be 2 feet away or D/W = 2/1 = 2.0.

How far does a short throw projector need to be from the screen?

Short-throw projection generally refers to a distance between 3 to 8 feet away from projector to screen.

Can a projector be too far away?

If you were to set your projector too close to the screen, this can cause the image to become a bit more squished. Contrarily, if you set your projector too far from the screen, then your image could become overblown and consequently become slightly (or very) blurry.

Where should I place my projector?

1. Stuff it in a Custom-Made Soffit. This is a popular go-to solution of home theater designers.
2. Build a Wall Around It.
3. Stow it Behind the Wall.
4. Hide it Behind the Screen.
5. Put it in a Cabinet, Place it On a Shelf.
6. Tuck it Above the Ceiling.
7. Consider a Short Throw Projector.

Can I put projector in corner?

You can use your projector at an angle, just be ready to make some adjustments to the image. Chances are, it will be off-center or distorted at first. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to move the projector, there are ways you can bring the image into focus, either with keystone correction or lens shift.

How far should a projector be from the wall?

For example, the specification “100-inch @ 8ft” means that the minimum distance you will need is 8 ft. from the projector to the wall to get a 100″ screen. Because a 100-inch image with a 16:9 aspect ratio has a width of approximately 7ft, this means that a space of about 21 sq.

Does a projector need to be centered?

Ideally, the center of the projector’s lens should align with the horizontal center of your screen, although some projectors do allow for offset installation. If you can’t have your projector dead center, for whatever reason, be sure to look for projectors with a lens-shift feature.

Can you aim a projector at the ceiling?

You don’t need a TV stand or an empty section of wall. As long as your ceiling is painted a muted color close to white and isn’t stucco or popcorn, you’re pretty much good to go. Assuming you’ve got that clear ceiling space, you can go right ahead and put a projector onto a tripod and point it up.

How big of a projection screen do I need?

According to the rule of thumb, that number should be 8x the size of the screen height. You just need to divide the distance by 8 to figure out the ideal screen size. In this case, the number is 12 feet. This also means that your first row of seating should be placed 2x the size of the screen height.