November 2017
Beginner
306 pages
6h 36m
English
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The display is that which will allow the audience to see the image. When speaking about projection, this will include both the projector and the display surface. There are a variety of methods and display devices ranging from reflective (light reflecting off the surface) and transmissive (light transmitting through the surface) to emissive (light being emitted from the surface) technologies. Even though some of the types of equipment may seem archaic, all are important beyond their historical relevance as they may have continuing use in modern productions.
At first, we will look at the surface itself. The portion of the system that is often neglected, or at least not often considered, is the surface to be projected ...