Screens by installation type Projection screen

an overhead projector projecting onto pull-down screen

pull-down screens (also known manual wall screens) used in spaces permanently installed screen require space. these commonly use painted fabric rolled in screen case when not used, making them less obtrusive when screen not in use.

fixed-frame screens provide greatest level of uniform tension on screens surface, resulting in optimal image quality. used in home theater , professional environments screen not need recessed case.

electric screens can wall mounted, ceiling mounted or ceiling recessed. these larger screens, though electric screens available home theater use well. electric screens similar pull-down screens, instead of screen being pulled down manually, electric motor raises , lowers screen. electric screens raised or lowered using either remote control or wall-mounted switch, although projectors equipped interface connects screen , automatically lowers screen when projector switched on , raises when projector switched off.

switchable projection screens can switched between opaque , clear. in opaque state, projected image on screen can viewed both sides. advertising on store windows.

inflatable movie screen

mobile screens use either pull-down screen on free stand, or pull weighted base. these can used when impossible or impractical mount screen wall or ceiling.

both mobile , permanently installed pull-down screens may of tensioned or not tensioned variety. tensioned models attempt keep fabric flat , immobile, whereas not tensioned models have fabric of screen hanging freely support structures. in latter screens fabric can stay immobile if there currents of air in room, giving imperfections projected image.

specialty screens may not fall of these categories. these include non-solid screens, inflatable screens , others. see respective articles more information.