Throw (projector)

Throw (projector)

In film terminology, throw is the distance of a movie projector from the screen. It is the distance the image is "thrown" onto the screen, and it has a large effect on screen size. [http://www.presentersonline.com/technology/projector/throwdistance.shtml] Often in home theatre individuals lack the correct throw distance in the room, but can buy a "short throw lens", there are also "long throw" lenses available.

External links

* [http://www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator-pro.cfm Projector Throw Calculator]


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