CHAPTER 5
Visual Principles of Design
In this chapter, you will learn about
• Determining image specifications for a video system, including character height, farthest and nearest viewing locations, and good and acceptable viewing areas
• Calculating the aspect ratio of a display, given its height, width, or diagonal
• The advantages and disadvantages of front-screen and rear-screen projection
• The basics of videowalls
• Measuring reflected light bouncing off a screen and into a viewer’s eyes
• Calculating lumens, projector brightness, and task-light levels for a given projection system
• Using industry standards to calculate contrast ratio correctly
The visual display components of an AV system drive room design. Designers must configure ...
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