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Miskit
I have a new projector and I'm looking to play HD dvd's on it. Given distance X how would I determine the optimum screen size and dimensions?
Answer
Lacking the necessary information it would be nearly impossible for anyone to specify the âbestâ screen size for your specific application. There are numerous, often interrelated factorsâsome obvious, some not so obviousâthat are involved in selecting the proper projection screen. If your projector has less than 1080p âFull HDâ capability and/or lacks sufficient light output for your viewing environment, you may experience difficulty in obtaining the optimum (or âbestâ) screen size for your specific application.
Nevertheless, I suggest that if you prefer the simplest (though not necessarily the âbestâ) solution then you should skip to the bottom of my answer and use one or more of the projection calculators that Iâve listed below in order to quickly determine the best screen size for your specific application. Otherwise, if you are interested in the details behind selecting the optimal projection screen please read on and take the opportunity to read some of the resources that Iâve provided.
(Note: if you are using a 1080p projector then a 120-inch wide, 137.7-inch diagonal, 16:9 screen, as recommended above, will require that the closest viewer sit no closer than approximately 208 inches or roughly 17 ft. from the screen; and this distance will be even greater for a lower resolution projector! Furthermore, in a typical residential viewing environment most consumer grade projectors, under nominal operating conditions, are unable to produce sufficient light output to properly illuminate a high performance screen as large as 120 inches wide.)
In determining the optimal screen size (and projector) you would start with the more limiting factors such as the viewing environment - which includes room size, ambient lighting, and the maximum anticipated audience size and seating arrangement, as well as the horizontal and vertical offset of the projector.
Another important part of the process that plays a role in determining screen size is the field of view relative to one or more observers. The field of view is the angle that subtends the left and right edges of the screen relative to an observer (seated in a viewing position through which an imaginary perpendicular centerline extends from the center of the screen.) Assuming normal human visual acuity¹ the absolute minimum field of view for the FARTHEST seated observer is 20° (which requires not less than a 720p projected image); and ideally should be at least 30° (which requires not less than a 1080p projected image.) It is important to note that in an effort to minimize fatigue and discomfort the maximum field of view should not exceed 60° for the CLOSEST seated observer regardless of the projected image resolution. The basic rule of thumb is that the higher the image resolution the greater the flexibility youâll have when it comes to laying-out your audience seating. Furthermore, if a person wishes to achieve the most immersive viewing experience the recommended field of view between the viewer(s) and the screen should be between 30 and 40 degrees approximately. Again, this requires a high definition display system that is capable of reproducing a full 1920Ã1080 or higher video image without exposing viewers to discernable picture structure when viewers are seated at the proper viewing distance.
Other important factors include: the source material (not all source material is filmed, mastered and/or encoded equally); the accuracy and effectiveness of video and image processing, whether from the projector, an outboard video processor, or a disc player; the lens throw of the projector; and of course your budget.
Also, when calculating the minimum and maximum fields of view you will need to start by choosing a screen aspect ratio that best matches the video content that you will be viewing. For example there is no point in purchasing a 1.33:1 AR screen if the majority of the content you intend to watch is encoded in the 35 mm âscopeâ or anamorphic (2.35:1 or 2.40:1 AR) format. So if youâre watching mostly movies from any of the optical disc formats then you may be best served by choosing a 1.85:1 âletterboxâ projection screen. If you will be watching a mix of video source material then I recommend that you get either the widest AR screen (2.35:1) or the tallest AR screen (1.33:1) and use a âmaskingâ system for those occasions where you will be watching content framed in alternate aspect ratios.
Once youâve decided on the optimal screen aspect ratio then youâll need to choose a screen type. You will want the best contrast ratio performance for your viewing environment and projector, along with the desired viewing angle specification and screen gain. In general the higher the screen gain the narrower the viewing angle. That said, I highly recommend that you avoid any screen gain greater than 1.3 otherwise you will begin to compromise the projected image fidelity. To quote the well-respected industry expert Joe Kane: âthe ideal contribution of the screen to the display of information should be neutrality and uniformity.â
Da-Lite recommends a home theater viewing distance of six (6) screen heights for the last row of seating and two (2) screen heights for the first row of seating. (Note: two screen heights will likely result in visible picture structure to the closest viewer. Regardless of the viewing conditions a viewing distance of only two screen heights will require an image resolution of 2560Ã1600 or greater in order to avoid the annoyance of visible picture structure.) Nevertheless, once you know your seating arrangement, which is dictated in part by the room dimensions combined with the light output and resolution of your projector, you can derive the approximate height of your desired projection screen. At this point, depending on your choice of screen aspect ratio, you can quickly determine the desired width.
Also keep in mind that light obeys the inverse power law andâall things being equalâthe longer the throw, as is required to produce an image on a larger size screen, the lower the screen illuminance. For the sake of comparison, the target white screen illuminance for âdigital cinemaâ applications, as recommended by SMPTE 431-1, should be 14 fL (or 48 cd/m² = 48 nits) ±7% as measured at the center of the screen and not less than 80% of the center value at the corners and sides.
Since you already own a projector please be aware that, given the complexity involved in properly choosing an optimal screen and projector combination for a given viewing environment, you may very well require the assistance of a professional with expertise in projection screens or systems.
Hopefully whichever screen you choose will provide a good match for your projector and your viewing environment. As mentioned above you may find any of the projection calculators that Iâve listed below to be helpful.
############ RESOURCES #############
Digital Cinema Resolution
http://www.etconsult.com/papers/Technical%20Issues%20in%20Cinema%20Resolution.pdf
Image Quality for Home Theatre - Matt Cowan
http://www.etconsult.com/papers/Image%20Quality%20for%20Home%20Theatre%20Matt%20Cowan.pdf
Da-Lite Screen Company - Education
http://www.da-lite.com/education/
Interview with Joe Kane:
Display Screens - Revealing the Standards
http://www.da-lite.com/education/angles_of_view.php?action=details&issueid=36
Four Steps to Selecting the Right Screen
http://www.da-lite.com/dalitehometheater/products/selecting2.php
Angles of View - Resolution
http://www.da-lite.com/education/angles_of_view.php?action=details&issueid=34
Da-Lite Screen Company Multi-Mask Imager
http://www.da-lite.com/products/product.php?cID=20&pID=326
Home Theater Seating Guide
http://www.cinemasource.com/articles/seating_guide.pdf
Specifying Projection Screens in Six Easy Steps
http://www.cinemasource.com/articles/screens_six_steps.pdf
Types of Home Theater Projection Screens
http://www.cinemasource.com/articles/screen_types.pdf
THX Certified Cinema Design - Screen Placement
http://www.thx.com/cinema/builtTHX/screen.html
THX Home Theater Display Setup
http://www.thx.com/home/setup/display.html
THX Theatre Alignment Program Guidelines
http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/manuals/TAPGUIDELINES.pdf
SMPTE Recommended Practice RP 166-1995, Critical Viewing Conditions for Evaluation of Color Television Pictures (Archived 2004)
http://www.in24p.com/in24p%20info%20files/SMPTE%20RP166-1995.pdf
SMPTE RP 98-1995 Measurement of Screen Luminance in Theaters
SMPTE Engineering Guideline EG 18-1994, Design of Effective Cine Theaters (Withdrawn in 2003)
SMPTE 196M-2003 Motion-Picture Film â Indoor Theater and Review Room Projection â Screen Luminance and Viewing Conditions
SMPTE 431-1-2006 D-Cinema Quality â Screen Luminance Level, Chromaticity and Uniformity
SMPTE RP 431-2-2007 D-Cinema Quality â Reference Projector and Environment
Digital Cinema System Specification, Version 1.1
http://www.dcimovies.com/specification/
Pytlakâs Practical Projection Pointers
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/newsletters/pytlak/
To access the HTML versions of the documents use this link:
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/newsletters/pytlak/oct2001.shtml
Screen size versus Optimum Viewing Distance
http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/Tv-viewing-distance.html
The right size (inches) TV for the room?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070830200739AANnIrU
Screen Size vs. Viewing Distance vs. Resolution
http://www.carltonbale.com/2006/11/1080p-does-matter/
Imaging Science Theatre 2000
http://www.widescreenreview.com/WSR_issue_ist.php
âHigh Definition Surround Sound with Accompanying HD Pictureâ
Relations of Listening and Viewing Configurations
http://www.tonmeister.de/symposium/2005/np_pdf/F04.pdf
About the âIdeal Viewing Environmentâ
http://www.cinemaquestinc.com/ideal_viewing.htm
Charles A. Poynton, âHigh Definition Television and Desktop Computingâ
http://www.multimedia.edu.pl/invocom/MultimediaPL/txt/Poynton.pdf
High Definition 1080p TV: Why You Should Be Concerned
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_14_1/feature-article-1080p-3-2007-part-1.html
________________________
¹Based on empirical data derived from extensive research on human visual performance the accepted norm for human visual acuity for a person with normal vision is approximately 1 minute of arc (or MOA or arcminute.) Since no viewer should be sitting so close as to see the picture structure (such as individual picture elements, i.e. pixels or horizontal scan lines) then it is relatively straightforward to calculate a âno closer thanâ limit for viewing distance.
Webvision Spatial Resolution - Visual Acuity
http://webvision.med.utah.edu/KallSpatial.html
###### PROJECTION CALCULATORS ######
Home Theater Calculator Version 3.6
http://www.carltonbale.com/home-theater/home-theater-calculator/
http://www.carltonbale.com/2007/07/updates-to-my-home-theater-calculator/
³Projection Calculator Pro - Throw Distance and Screen Size
http://www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator-pro.cfm
³Projection Calculator
http://www.da-lite.com/products/projection_calculator.php
³Projector Calculator
http://www.draperinc.com/Screen_Pages/ProjectionCalculator.htm
Vertical Viewing Angle
http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/Verticalviewing.html
Viewing Distance Calculator
http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html
Planar Systems Projector Calculator
http://www.planar.com/products/projectors/calculator/
Optoma Screen Size Guide
http://www.optomahometheater.com/content/calculator_index.htm
Screen Expert Advanced Wizard
http://www.screenexpert.co.uk/WIZARD/3/WIZARD3_start.asp
ProjectorPoint Screen Size Calculator
http://www.projectorpoint.co.uk/projectorscreensizecalculator.htm
Sony PJCalc!⢠Projection Calculation Software
http://bssc.sel.sony.com/BroadcastandBusiness/markets/10007/software_download.shtml
³(Note: these are essentially identical Projection Calculators.)
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Lacking the necessary information it would be nearly impossible for anyone to specify the âbestâ screen size for your specific application. There are numerous, often interrelated factorsâsome obvious, some not so obviousâthat are involved in selecting the proper projection screen. If your projector has less than 1080p âFull HDâ capability and/or lacks sufficient light output for your viewing environment, you may experience difficulty in obtaining the optimum (or âbestâ) screen size for your specific application.
Nevertheless, I suggest that if you prefer the simplest (though not necessarily the âbestâ) solution then you should skip to the bottom of my answer and use one or more of the projection calculators that Iâve listed below in order to quickly determine the best screen size for your specific application. Otherwise, if you are interested in the details behind selecting the optimal projection screen please read on and take the opportunity to read some of the resources that Iâve provided.
(Note: if you are using a 1080p projector then a 120-inch wide, 137.7-inch diagonal, 16:9 screen, as recommended above, will require that the closest viewer sit no closer than approximately 208 inches or roughly 17 ft. from the screen; and this distance will be even greater for a lower resolution projector! Furthermore, in a typical residential viewing environment most consumer grade projectors, under nominal operating conditions, are unable to produce sufficient light output to properly illuminate a high performance screen as large as 120 inches wide.)
In determining the optimal screen size (and projector) you would start with the more limiting factors such as the viewing environment - which includes room size, ambient lighting, and the maximum anticipated audience size and seating arrangement, as well as the horizontal and vertical offset of the projector.
Another important part of the process that plays a role in determining screen size is the field of view relative to one or more observers. The field of view is the angle that subtends the left and right edges of the screen relative to an observer (seated in a viewing position through which an imaginary perpendicular centerline extends from the center of the screen.) Assuming normal human visual acuity¹ the absolute minimum field of view for the FARTHEST seated observer is 20° (which requires not less than a 720p projected image); and ideally should be at least 30° (which requires not less than a 1080p projected image.) It is important to note that in an effort to minimize fatigue and discomfort the maximum field of view should not exceed 60° for the CLOSEST seated observer regardless of the projected image resolution. The basic rule of thumb is that the higher the image resolution the greater the flexibility youâll have when it comes to laying-out your audience seating. Furthermore, if a person wishes to achieve the most immersive viewing experience the recommended field of view between the viewer(s) and the screen should be between 30 and 40 degrees approximately. Again, this requires a high definition display system that is capable of reproducing a full 1920Ã1080 or higher video image without exposing viewers to discernable picture structure when viewers are seated at the proper viewing distance.
Other important factors include: the source material (not all source material is filmed, mastered and/or encoded equally); the accuracy and effectiveness of video and image processing, whether from the projector, an outboard video processor, or a disc player; the lens throw of the projector; and of course your budget.
Also, when calculating the minimum and maximum fields of view you will need to start by choosing a screen aspect ratio that best matches the video content that you will be viewing. For example there is no point in purchasing a 1.33:1 AR screen if the majority of the content you intend to watch is encoded in the 35 mm âscopeâ or anamorphic (2.35:1 or 2.40:1 AR) format. So if youâre watching mostly movies from any of the optical disc formats then you may be best served by choosing a 1.85:1 âletterboxâ projection screen. If you will be watching a mix of video source material then I recommend that you get either the widest AR screen (2.35:1) or the tallest AR screen (1.33:1) and use a âmaskingâ system for those occasions where you will be watching content framed in alternate aspect ratios.
Once youâve decided on the optimal screen aspect ratio then youâll need to choose a screen type. You will want the best contrast ratio performance for your viewing environment and projector, along with the desired viewing angle specification and screen gain. In general the higher the screen gain the narrower the viewing angle. That said, I highly recommend that you avoid any screen gain greater than 1.3 otherwise you will begin to compromise the projected image fidelity. To quote the well-respected industry expert Joe Kane: âthe ideal contribution of the screen to the display of information should be neutrality and uniformity.â
Da-Lite recommends a home theater viewing distance of six (6) screen heights for the last row of seating and two (2) screen heights for the first row of seating. (Note: two screen heights will likely result in visible picture structure to the closest viewer. Regardless of the viewing conditions a viewing distance of only two screen heights will require an image resolution of 2560Ã1600 or greater in order to avoid the annoyance of visible picture structure.) Nevertheless, once you know your seating arrangement, which is dictated in part by the room dimensions combined with the light output and resolution of your projector, you can derive the approximate height of your desired projection screen. At this point, depending on your choice of screen aspect ratio, you can quickly determine the desired width.
Also keep in mind that light obeys the inverse power law andâall things being equalâthe longer the throw, as is required to produce an image on a larger size screen, the lower the screen illuminance. For the sake of comparison, the target white screen illuminance for âdigital cinemaâ applications, as recommended by SMPTE 431-1, should be 14 fL (or 48 cd/m² = 48 nits) ±7% as measured at the center of the screen and not less than 80% of the center value at the corners and sides.
Since you already own a projector please be aware that, given the complexity involved in properly choosing an optimal screen and projector combination for a given viewing environment, you may very well require the assistance of a professional with expertise in projection screens or systems.
Hopefully whichever screen you choose will provide a good match for your projector and your viewing environment. As mentioned above you may find any of the projection calculators that Iâve listed below to be helpful.
############ RESOURCES #############
Digital Cinema Resolution
http://www.etconsult.com/papers/Technical%20Issues%20in%20Cinema%20Resolution.pdf
Image Quality for Home Theatre - Matt Cowan
http://www.etconsult.com/papers/Image%20Quality%20for%20Home%20Theatre%20Matt%20Cowan.pdf
Da-Lite Screen Company - Education
http://www.da-lite.com/education/
Interview with Joe Kane:
Display Screens - Revealing the Standards
http://www.da-lite.com/education/angles_of_view.php?action=details&issueid=36
Four Steps to Selecting the Right Screen
http://www.da-lite.com/dalitehometheater/products/selecting2.php
Angles of View - Resolution
http://www.da-lite.com/education/angles_of_view.php?action=details&issueid=34
Da-Lite Screen Company Multi-Mask Imager
http://www.da-lite.com/products/product.php?cID=20&pID=326
Home Theater Seating Guide
http://www.cinemasource.com/articles/seating_guide.pdf
Specifying Projection Screens in Six Easy Steps
http://www.cinemasource.com/articles/screens_six_steps.pdf
Types of Home Theater Projection Screens
http://www.cinemasource.com/articles/screen_types.pdf
THX Certified Cinema Design - Screen Placement
http://www.thx.com/cinema/builtTHX/screen.html
THX Home Theater Display Setup
http://www.thx.com/home/setup/display.html
THX Theatre Alignment Program Guidelines
http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/manuals/TAPGUIDELINES.pdf
SMPTE Recommended Practice RP 166-1995, Critical Viewing Conditions for Evaluation of Color Television Pictures (Archived 2004)
http://www.in24p.com/in24p%20info%20files/SMPTE%20RP166-1995.pdf
SMPTE RP 98-1995 Measurement of Screen Luminance in Theaters
SMPTE Engineering Guideline EG 18-1994, Design of Effective Cine Theaters (Withdrawn in 2003)
SMPTE 196M-2003 Motion-Picture Film â Indoor Theater and Review Room Projection â Screen Luminance and Viewing Conditions
SMPTE 431-1-2006 D-Cinema Quality â Screen Luminance Level, Chromaticity and Uniformity
SMPTE RP 431-2-2007 D-Cinema Quality â Reference Projector and Environment
Digital Cinema System Specification, Version 1.1
http://www.dcimovies.com/specification/
Pytlakâs Practical Projection Pointers
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/newsletters/pytlak/
To access the HTML versions of the documents use this link:
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/newsletters/pytlak/oct2001.shtml
Screen size versus Optimum Viewing Distance
http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/Tv-viewing-distance.html
The right size (inches) TV for the room?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070830200739AANnIrU
Screen Size vs. Viewing Distance vs. Resolution
http://www.carltonbale.com/2006/11/1080p-does-matter/
Imaging Science Theatre 2000
http://www.widescreenreview.com/WSR_issue_ist.php
âHigh Definition Surround Sound with Accompanying HD Pictureâ
Relations of Listening and Viewing Configurations
http://www.tonmeister.de/symposium/2005/np_pdf/F04.pdf
About the âIdeal Viewing Environmentâ
http://www.cinemaquestinc.com/ideal_viewing.htm
Charles A. Poynton, âHigh Definition Television and Desktop Computingâ
http://www.multimedia.edu.pl/invocom/MultimediaPL/txt/Poynton.pdf
High Definition 1080p TV: Why You Should Be Concerned
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_14_1/feature-article-1080p-3-2007-part-1.html
________________________
¹Based on empirical data derived from extensive research on human visual performance the accepted norm for human visual acuity for a person with normal vision is approximately 1 minute of arc (or MOA or arcminute.) Since no viewer should be sitting so close as to see the picture structure (such as individual picture elements, i.e. pixels or horizontal scan lines) then it is relatively straightforward to calculate a âno closer thanâ limit for viewing distance.
Webvision Spatial Resolution - Visual Acuity
http://webvision.med.utah.edu/KallSpatial.html
###### PROJECTION CALCULATORS ######
Home Theater Calculator Version 3.6
http://www.carltonbale.com/home-theater/home-theater-calculator/
http://www.carltonbale.com/2007/07/updates-to-my-home-theater-calculator/
³Projection Calculator Pro - Throw Distance and Screen Size
http://www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator-pro.cfm
³Projection Calculator
http://www.da-lite.com/products/projection_calculator.php
³Projector Calculator
http://www.draperinc.com/Screen_Pages/ProjectionCalculator.htm
Vertical Viewing Angle
http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/Verticalviewing.html
Viewing Distance Calculator
http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html
Planar Systems Projector Calculator
http://www.planar.com/products/projectors/calculator/
Optoma Screen Size Guide
http://www.optomahometheater.com/content/calculator_index.htm
Screen Expert Advanced Wizard
http://www.screenexpert.co.uk/WIZARD/3/WIZARD3_start.asp
ProjectorPoint Screen Size Calculator
http://www.projectorpoint.co.uk/projectorscreensizecalculator.htm
Sony PJCalc!⢠Projection Calculation Software
http://bssc.sel.sony.com/BroadcastandBusiness/markets/10007/software_download.shtml
³(Note: these are essentially identical Projection Calculators.)
Â
How much should i be looking at to spend for a projector?
Alberto
Im looking at using a projector for my PS3. Will it still look good? Is it worth it? How much should i be looking at for the projector, projector screen, and stand to hang projector?
Answer
Ultimately the best choice in choosing the right video display is by determining the viewing distances and angles in which it will be viewed at, and the amount of light that will be on or shinning in on that location, and of course the budget your working with.
In many cases a direct view high quality HD TV is the best choice in picture quality. Not that you cant get a great image from a projection system but to get a good image from a front projector and a good screen (which aren't cheap) they can get very expensive very fast.
So with that said I think if your withing 14 ft a direct view HD TV is a better option. If your sitting farther than that, sure a projection system is a consideration. But lets understand what it takes to get a good image from a front projector.
First you must be able to control lighting, and MUST be able to at the very least keep any light off the projection screen. The more light in the room the more it will diffuse the light coming from the projector and wash out the image. Second the screen plays a HUGE roll in the quality of image you will get, and a good screen is not cheap. Third there are many cheap projectors on the market, and none of these produce a good image. It makes No sense to not buy a 1080p projector, and although there even some lower priced 1080p projectors on the market most of those don't have the light output and resolution to compete in picture quality to a good direct view TV so then what is the point.
Lets not forget that when you create a large image it will show more flaws in the program material, so you'll find yourself only wanting to watch HD material (which is fine) but you'll be very disappointed when its not true HD material.
Personally if you don't have at least $3000 for a projector and screen I wouldn't even consider it. Even that is pretty limiting. My least expensive front projection system I recommend is the Panasonic PT-AE8000 and Dalite or Stewart screen. The two are going to be closer to $4000
Sure watching movies on a big screen is impressive but it quickly becomes boring and annoying when it doesn't provide a good picture from a poor projector and screen.
So if your going to consider a projection system get something good, otherwise buy a good quality direct view 1080p HD TV.
For the other person who loves their $300 projector, hey good for you, but honestly for me and probably the majority of people picture quality is more important than a poor looking big image.
And yes the PS 3 is a fine blu ray player to be used in a good projection system, you just have to know how to go into the settings and set it up correctly to get the best image from it. Which also reminds me, this should apply to any video display you choose but especially with projector, but its really advisable to have the display properly calibrated. This can either be done by a professional preferably a certified ISF technician or at the very least buy the video essentials blu ray disc and take your time and learn to do it yourself.
Kevin
40 years high end audio video specialist
Ultimately the best choice in choosing the right video display is by determining the viewing distances and angles in which it will be viewed at, and the amount of light that will be on or shinning in on that location, and of course the budget your working with.
In many cases a direct view high quality HD TV is the best choice in picture quality. Not that you cant get a great image from a projection system but to get a good image from a front projector and a good screen (which aren't cheap) they can get very expensive very fast.
So with that said I think if your withing 14 ft a direct view HD TV is a better option. If your sitting farther than that, sure a projection system is a consideration. But lets understand what it takes to get a good image from a front projector.
First you must be able to control lighting, and MUST be able to at the very least keep any light off the projection screen. The more light in the room the more it will diffuse the light coming from the projector and wash out the image. Second the screen plays a HUGE roll in the quality of image you will get, and a good screen is not cheap. Third there are many cheap projectors on the market, and none of these produce a good image. It makes No sense to not buy a 1080p projector, and although there even some lower priced 1080p projectors on the market most of those don't have the light output and resolution to compete in picture quality to a good direct view TV so then what is the point.
Lets not forget that when you create a large image it will show more flaws in the program material, so you'll find yourself only wanting to watch HD material (which is fine) but you'll be very disappointed when its not true HD material.
Personally if you don't have at least $3000 for a projector and screen I wouldn't even consider it. Even that is pretty limiting. My least expensive front projection system I recommend is the Panasonic PT-AE8000 and Dalite or Stewart screen. The two are going to be closer to $4000
Sure watching movies on a big screen is impressive but it quickly becomes boring and annoying when it doesn't provide a good picture from a poor projector and screen.
So if your going to consider a projection system get something good, otherwise buy a good quality direct view 1080p HD TV.
For the other person who loves their $300 projector, hey good for you, but honestly for me and probably the majority of people picture quality is more important than a poor looking big image.
And yes the PS 3 is a fine blu ray player to be used in a good projection system, you just have to know how to go into the settings and set it up correctly to get the best image from it. Which also reminds me, this should apply to any video display you choose but especially with projector, but its really advisable to have the display properly calibrated. This can either be done by a professional preferably a certified ISF technician or at the very least buy the video essentials blu ray disc and take your time and learn to do it yourself.
Kevin
40 years high end audio video specialist
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