There are many
options for projection material. Scrim
is a woven fabric that can be front or rear projected. When the scene behind it is lit, the fabric
appears translucent or even transparent, but the projection will still be
visible. It comes in a variety of widths and is an excellent professional
looking material.
A less
expensive option is tulle, which can be found at your local fabric store. It also can be front or rear projected, but
has a more open weave than scrim. It
also is not available in large widths.
It comes in a large variety of colors.
We recommend using a color that blends well with the surrounding
area. White, black or grey usually work
very well.
For rear
projection, there is specific screen material designed for this purpose. We have also found that a frosted shower
curtain liner is an excellent surface.
It is a smooth, consistent, translucent distribution, reasonable size, and
inexpensive. Sheet plastic can work, but
it often has variations in the translucency.
