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Are you a hard-core movie buff? Do you secretly love school holidays when you and the kids can make a batch of popcorn, build a blanket fort and watch children’s classics, pretending you’re in your own private movie theatre? Ever wanted to up the ante and create your own DIY projector screen for a home theatre? Read on to learn how!<\/span><\/p>\n

A night at the movies<\/span><\/h2>\n

In terms of history, motion pictures are a relatively recent cultural norm that has only been made possible by the unprecedented technological advancements of approximately the last hundred years.<\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0<\/span>first projected motion picture presented to an audience<\/span><\/a>\u00a0was achieved by the Lumi\u00e8re brothers in Paris, France, in 1895. Since then, the technology explosion of the last 60 to 70-years has seen silent, grainy black and white movies and television shows evolve into stunning 8K high-resolution motion pictures with crystal clear high-definition surround sound.<\/span><\/p>\n

Traditionally, home theatres have been a luxury afforded only by the rich and famous. However, as technology has become more affordable, compact and powerful, people worldwide have been making their childhood dreams come true by creating epic home theatres for their families and friends to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n

For those of us that have felt the pinch of recent international economic instability, this dream still feels allusive. So the question is, can you achieve your dream home theatre on a budget?<\/span><\/p>\n

Well, for those of you who don’t mind a bit of a do-it-yourself challenge and putting in some elbow grease, the answer is yes!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read on to learn how you can make your home-cinema dreams come true with some ideas and tips on how you can install a DIY projector screen into your home.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Finding a projector<\/span><\/h2>\n

Although big-screen TVs have been a dominating force in the world of modern audio\/visual media, real cinephiles, like audiophiles with vinyl records, believe nothing beats a projected image via a projector.<\/span><\/p>\n

Projectors have, in the past, been a hefty financial investment, one that generally does not make the budget essentials list. However, with the rise of e-commerce, finding a high-definition projector at a budget price online has become easier than ever before, and you have the added benefit of having access to a global market.<\/span><\/p>\n

Online shopping has made projector sales a competitive market, and many traditional retailers are more than happy to close a good deal. Make sure you use this to your advantage when bargaining at your local hi-fi store; you’d be surprised how much you can knock off the ticketed price.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another bargain hunters paradise is the second-hand projector market. You can often find high quality, brand name projectors on social media marketplaces or websites like eBay and Gumtree.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Projector owners often treasure their projectors and take good care of their investment. Usually, the owner is either selling their projector due to lack of use or upgrading to a later model.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, online spending does come with risks, like complicated returns if faults are found or no after-sales warranties or guarantees. If this kind of possible outcome bothers you, then your bargaining skills at a new or refurbished goods retailer may be a better option.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the fact remains that achieving a quality DIY projector screen solution for your home will require a good quality projector. Although there are bargains out waiting for you, like all purchases, you will generally get what you pay for.<\/span><\/p>\n

DIY projector screens and projector screen paint<\/span><\/h2>\n

Now that you have secured your most crucial piece of home theatre equipment, your projector, you will now need to decide how and what you will project your favourite films onto.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are many different options when choosing the right projection application, including:<\/span><\/p>\n