How to make a projection screen masking system for a few hundred dollars

by otto tromm on June 9, 2010

If you want to have a masking system for your fixed frame projection screen, you have to pay a lot of money.

Often even more for the system then for the screen itself.

In this video, you will see an overview of how a DIY masking system works. And..it’s one that you can make yourself for a few hundred dollars. That’s because it uses one elctric motor only and.. it uses standard components.

Have a look for yourself. It’s part 1 of 2.

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Latest Beamax video available now

by otto tromm on June 6, 2010

The lastest new video from Beamax is available now.

It shows you all the features and benefits of the R-electric projection screen. Enoy!

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How to cleverly hide your projection screen

April 13, 2010

If you want to find out how you can easily hide your projection screen, with simple things like:
- finding the right white wall to mount your standard screen on
- color-matching your projection screen to your colorful wallpaper
- or, how to use a feature wall to enhance the projection and hide your screen at the same [...]

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How to get rid of the howling cooling fan noise on a PS3 when it’s in a cabinet

March 18, 2010

If you have a PS3 and you have it placed in a cabinet, you know that after a few minutes, it gets so hot, the fans turn at maximum speed.
This creates a lot of noise, making it sound like someone is using a vacuum cleaner next to you.
And not only is the noise annoying, have [...]

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New manual projection screen test video available

February 26, 2010

Here’s a funny test video. It involves 2 manual projection screens, sausages and a dog.
The projection screen with the safety mechanism is the R-series manual projection screen.
Enjoy!

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Nieuwe installatievideo beschikbaar

February 16, 2010

Als je wilt leren hoe je een RF afstandsbediening aansluit op je projectiescherm, kijk dan naar deze video:

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Basement turned into awesome dedicated home cinema based on a manual projection screen

February 2, 2010

Sometimes, you can see a DIY home cinema that is a real labour of love.
I received a mail from Fredrik in Norway, who built this cinema himself. He used the R-series as his screen.
Highlights of the room are:
1. The awesome ceiling with a partial view of earth – as seen from space. With integrated lights.
2. [...]

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3 reasons to keep your manual projection screen rolled in when not in use

January 4, 2010

A manual projection screen is cheaper than a fixed frame screen. So a lot of people
go for a manual version first, before splashing out on something else.
Often, the screen ends up rolled out all the time. Just because it is less work. And
because with manual screens that do not have a speed-controlled rolling mechanism, it
can [...]

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How to find out if your projection screen is at risk near your fire place

January 2, 2010

With a fireplace in the room, you have the perfect place for a screen. From the perspective of the room’s layout.
There’s no need to rearrange the room / seating to accomodate the screen.
Two things make the placement of a projection screen near an open fire less ideal.
The one that would concern me most is smoke. [...]

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Image-destroying reflection on your projection screen: determine the threat level and learn how to deal with it.

November 5, 2009

There are three important elements when it comes to the quality of the image on your projection screen:
1. The projector
2. The projection screen
3. The amount of ambient light
But there are small details which – when handled right – will add a little bit extra to your home theatre set up.
Let’s take the light that comes out of your [...]

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Why you should care about the location of your projection screen’s motor

November 4, 2009

The motor of a projection screen is located on the left or the right. And most
screens have a “standard” motor side.
So it’s easy to take the motor’s position as a given.
But you shouldn’t. Here’s why:
1. The right motor position improves estethics
Nobody wants to see cables. It makes a room look messy.
To avoid this messy look, [...]

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Screen Research in trouble

October 15, 2009

According to Residential Systems, Screen Research has been placed in receivership.
They got into trouble because sales were down 15%, due to the economic climate.
I’m not sure that’s they only problem. OK, they have a big margin on their products,
but 23 people on a 2.3 million turnover?
Not surprisingly, they now want to reduce their workforce to [...]

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Get your free buyers’ guide to discreet home cinema

October 14, 2009

The Beamax free buyers’ guide features 6 steps to create your own discreet home cinema.
It’s a great start, but even if you are already familiar with the basics, there are great installation pictures of real-life installations.
Plus, there’s a glossary that will explain some often-misunderstood terms.
It’s not a pitch for Beamax products, but a really good [...]

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How you too can easily determine if the projection screen you want is too big

July 18, 2009

There are a lot of so-called rules about projection screens and home theater design. One of the most common questions that comes up is: what’s the right size projection screen?
A number of factors play a role here, such as the projector you’re using, the amount of ambient light and where you are sitting.
Instead of looking [...]

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The 4 elements you need for a high definition projection screen set up

July 18, 2009

When you want to have a full High Definition set up, there are 4 elements that you need to look at. These are: The HD movie, the player, the cable and the projector. Keep in mind, there are no High Definition projection screens. Only those that can reflect in the best way what all the [...]

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Find out the 3 ways to hang up your projection screen and which one is best for you

July 18, 2009

There are 3 ways you can install your projection screen. The right way depends on your room, so there’s no universal best way.
Here are the 3 ways to hang up your screen with the advantages of each method
1. Wall mounting

The big benefit from hanging a screen up on the [...]

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How to make the advantages of radio frequency remote controls work for your projection screen

July 18, 2009

When you choose a remote control for your projection screen, you have the choice between Infrared or Radio Frequency. Let’s have a look at the advantages of Radio Frequency remotes and how you can put them to work for you.
The 3 main advantages of radio frequency remotes
There are 3 big advantages: great reach, can [...]

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How to Choose the Right Electric Projection Screen Switch

July 18, 2009

A switch is a standard part of the package when you buy an electric projection screen. Sometimes, you just need to plug in the screen, because the switch has been pre-fitted. This is great, because it makes your life easier and there’s no need for a contractor.
On other screens, the switch is an accessory that’s [...]

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Watch out for misleading HD projection screen info!

June 25, 2009

High definition is a great think for projection. HD images make your movies look great on the big screen.
But, some people are mis using HD as a selling point for projection screens. They use the logo for projection screens, even though there are no HD projection screens.
Here’s an example I took from an Ebay seller [...]

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How to rescue your projection screen when you have stains on your fabric

June 23, 2009
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It can happen quickly: guests who want to touch the screen, because it looks so real. Kids playing or someone tripping and spoiling their drink on your projection screen.
The result: unsightly stains that are visible when you’re watching a movie.
Luckily, most stains can be taken care of by using the right cleaning liquid, the right [...]

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