DIY 120" Projector Screen Build | VAVA 4K Laser Ultra Short Throw (UST) Projector
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- Опубліковано 2 бер 2021
- I decided to do some work and build a home theater room. I needed a big screen and decided to build it. Overall, it was a fun project and I definitely learned a lot. For me, the satisfaction is as much about the journey as it is the finished product. (I really just wanted to cut some wood with my miter and circular saw and drill holes into the wall.)
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Build stuff:
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Home theater stuff:
▶VAVA 4K UST Laser TV Home Theatre Projector - amzn.to/2O9IhJc
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▶Sony Receiver - amzn.to/2U3tBhC
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Computer stuff:
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Music stuff:
▶DISTANCE - Guitar Indie Pop Rock Type Beat / Chill Alternative Instrumental (Prod. SEAN T.)
Videos featured:
Astartes - / astartes40k
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Green Day iHeartRadio Album Release Party On AT&T iHeartRadio Theater LA
Shot entirely on an iPhone 12 Max Pro
Edited using InShot app for iPhone - Навчання та стиль
The idea of using a French cleat was very cleaver! Thank you.
Thanks - I thought so myself! Makes it easy to move it left and right when needed!
That was great I appreciate you taking the time and effort to show everyone how to build this hope that your back and knees feels better 🙃
LOL they do, thanks!
You just solved my portibility problem. I'd like a short throw, but want to bring it outside to watch movies in the summer. This screen design is ultra portable with the correct mounting backing on our deck.
Thank you! These types of comments make creating these videos all worth it. Good luck on the build and pls send a photo when done. I'd love to see the finished product. Oh, and be careful when you move the screen, it's always a 2 person job and watch out for sharp corners - i almost made that costly mistake...!
Building this with my 2nd oldest daughter next Sunday. Thanks brotha! You are awesome and great sense of humor lol
Send photos of the finished product! Would love to see them! Good luck!
Last year I watched a few videos on making your own screen, and I did it. It's been fantastic.
How large is the screen you made?
@@trendng4016 I went for 90”. I also didn’t go strictly widescreen, but pretty close.
Such a pristine outcome. Loved the camera on the wood effect at 0:27!!
Greetings Ling! I try to at least one of those per video... Thx for watching!
I loved your video!! The right amount of humour and instruction... Thank you for sharing!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Gives me motivation to post more, when I find the time !
Fantastic job!!! Thanks for sharing
Thank you! Cheers!
Great build! Love the lighter bits😀
Beautiful work!
Thank you so much 😀
I found the problem w using 1x4’s is that u can see the boards behind the screen while watching content. Especially on really bright scenes. I ended up rebuilding my screen w 1x2’s, and putting black velvet on the edge to cover the wood frame. It worked perfect. Great video 👍🏽👊🏽
The 1x4's seem to be doing ok. They're not showing through and the screen is still nice and smooth with no sagging. I've heard some stories of people spending several hundreds on a nice screen only to have wrinkles and sagging on the screen after a few months. I "might" rebuild it to a 135" at some point in the future. For now, i'm enjoying it! Thanks for the compliments!
There's something charming about the brutal honesty. Makes me want a sketch show called The Amateur Carpenter. 😂 "I had to staple a hundred staples. It was pain in the butt and it made my back hurt real bad." or "I stretched the screen as well as I could, but it broke. Don't do that."
Gotta be honest in videos - agreed!
Great work thanks for uploading
Amazing. The music is kinda soothing. Also, I like your honesty. 😊
Thanks Jeannie... !
Thanks for the awesome video. 👍
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much, my friends
Thanks for the great content.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great job man.
Thank you!
Great job....from Humble,Tx
instant like for the smiles at the beginning of the video
I'll be sure to keep doing that in future videos...!
Nice, and love dat Astartes open.
I thought so too... :)
Really amazing thought I really appreciate it.
Glad you liked it!
Awesome video mate. Keep it up!
Appreciate the feedback! Thanks!
Looks nice 😁
Thanks!
very nice job, congratulations !!
Thanks a lot!
Great video. 😄 and tutorial.
Thank you! 😊
muchas gracias por la idea.
Thank you Sir!
Thanks for watching !
Great video, I certainly learned that it is something I just won't do myself. Forget your time you spent searching for the screen, then searching for the right lumber, maybe at more than one store. Then all the tools you have that I don't, and being an old fart, I cannot go down on my knees for that long.
So thanks for making it clear that I should just go and buy one. Luckily I can afford to now.
I love this comment! Any way that my video helps someone, I know I've done something right...! This also tells me you watched the video all the way to the end... Cheers my friend...
Nice job.
Thank you! Cheers!
Gia đình nào có một người chồng người cha khéo tay như thế này thật là may mắn.
Good job. I now want to do something similar.
Do it! I learned a lot and it's a great sense of accomplishment.
Very good, thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
Incredible 👌👏 I'm in the process of this myself and you've given me some great ideas & tips, thanks
Please keep me posted on your progress. I'd love to see it!
@@trendng4016 why did you make a screen? Why not just paint the wall with projector paint and project the wall?
@@wazup3333 my wall has a texture on it so not ideal to just project it on the wall.
Green Day at the end of the video made me subscribe.
My fave band ever!
I saw them at Hella Mega last year and just saw them at Outside Lands in SF last week. They're energy compared to other bands is like no other. The crowd really gets into it... Glad you're now a sub!
Very nice looking
well thank you!
great job man, your funny too.
Appreciate the feedback! Thanks!
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Great video....am about to take the plunge into projector (UST) territory for the first time and have concerns around my viewing distance....time will tell if I've been too greedy in my screen size to seating calculations...! Subbed and looking forward to your next vid.
Thank you! Please go to this website to plan out your room. It helped me big time. Good luck! www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator-pro.cfm
Looks goof
Question, I just picked up a short throw and love the video you made. Looks like I need to make a 135" screen, is the material you used directional? Accepting light from the bottom? Lots of good advice, and comprehensive tool list, appreciate your effort!
The roll was: SIZE: DIAGONAL" (HEIGHT X WIDTH)145" (71x126). I believe that should suit your needs. However, they do have larger size rolls. Check the site for size and prices.
www.carlofet.com/shop/projector-screen-material?screen_material=FlexiGray&finished_edge=Raw+Material&seam=Seamless&packaging=Rolled+on+a+Tube&aspect_ratio=16%3A9&size=145%22+%2871x126%29
Love the video.
How tall are your ceilings?
What is the height of the tv stand that the UST is sitting on?
I am trying to determine if the vava on a 120 inch screen will fit on a 8ft tall wall in my house. If so, how big / small of a TV stand I would have to get.
My ceilings are only 8 feet tall and the VAVA is only on a temporary stand that's about 15" tall. But don't use that answer to plan your room! To get all your answers, go to this website and play around with the numbers for the size of the screen. It will tell you exactly what is required for the size screen you want. You can then use those numbers to plan out the room / media stand, etc... Hope this helps: www.projectorcentral.com/VAVA-4K-projection-calculator-pro.htm#calc
Really like tour Mr Hankey 😅😅😅
LOL, it's one of my prized possessions. It even talks when you press his tummy... Classic!
this is really cool. the problem is I don't own the tools you have, so if you add those to the cost, it makes so much more sense to just buy the Lava 120" screen for $750 on sale.
All you really need is a drill and hand saw. A small version of the pocket hole jig can be purchased for less than $40. Also, you can sand everything down by hand, don't need an orbital sander. So very basic hand tools are all you really need, some know how and patience. No drill? Then a good ol' screwdriver is all you need and some elbow grease. So realistically, all this can be done with less than $50 in tools. Nothing fancy required at all.
Mr. Hanky, the Christmas Poo!!!
Yes, so awkwardly awesome...!
Great job. Now if you use the UST fabric would even better. A lot more expensive though.
Someday perhaps i will be upgrading to larger screen with a better material. For now, i'm pretty happy with it.
VERY GOOD JOB 👍 I just got the WEMAX NOVA UST, but i can't afford a very expensive screen, i was thinking about making one but I don't have the tools and the experience to do it. I am still looking for a better price on a ART screen for my Projector.
I'm waiting for the prices to come down a bit before I think of getting a new screen. This screen was always meant to be temporary and wanted to try out some woodworking skills... Good luck to ya!
hello nice job a question but the alr cloth is a specific clr for ust and a normal alr cloth because for ust you need a specific cloth not only alr where did you buy it they told you that it is a clr thanks
Amazing project !!! 👏🏼 I want to do something similar. Could you confirm me which reference and size of the Carl’s screen did you use in this project, thanks !!!
Sure, it's the FlexiGray Projector Screen Material 145" (71x126) Tube from Carl's Place. shop.carlofet.com/home-theater/screen-materials/flexigray-projector-screen-material
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Hi from India -kerala
You should have gotten an ALR screen to attach to your frame. You have a UST projector. An ALR screen would make a world of a difference.
Understood. This is good for now. Thanks for watching!
I'm really interested in using Carl's flexigray material with an ultra short throw set up. Is there a hot spot on the screen when the room is dark? Or even better, an update on your home theater project and some lights out video.
Hi there. There are no hot spots when the room is dark, at least not in my setup. I can provide you a video of when the room is dark if you like but I can tell you the picture is amazing. There are definitely better screens out there for UST's but cost 10x more. Please PM me your email address and I can send you those videos. Thanks!
@@trendng4016 Thats awesome to hear. I have been emailing the folks at Carls to get more information as well. I found an old AVS forum that talked about an ultra short throw ALR screen from Carls Place but that was back in 2018 and it doesnt look like they carry that anymore. Regardless, I dont want to spend the extra like you said and prefer the DIY flexibility. Just gotta make the time! Thank you
@@garrethafer6866 Glad I could help and let me know if you need any tips on the DIY part. The video pretty much goes thru everything. If you do plan to DIY, be sure to let the wood sit in the room where it will eventually live for at least 2-3 days so it can acclimate to the environment BEFORE you build the frame. Also, the one thing I would change is I should have went with a 135" inch. It's good for now and I'm enjoying it...!
no black frame?
I was thinking building one for my UST but it seems I can't find the really good ALR screen for UST. Carl's has ALR version but I'm not sure it's the right one for UST cause there is also ALR version for normal or long throw. The right version for UST has very specific textured angle to deflect the ambient light. What I read is for UST the best is 0.6 gain
Carl's may not have the right ALR screen available. So you may have to purchase one, but some can be very expensive. What i have is good enough for now.
Awesome video. I certainly did learn something . . . stock up on painkillers with your whining about back pain @ 3:23 and 6:51. You need a link to Advil in your description. 😀
Not sure whether to thank you or give you a dirty look.... But since i know you, i'll give ya the finger...
@@trendng4016 Just complimenting you on your marketing schtick ... sharing DIY tips to average people, while bitching in a monotone delivery about your physical ailments = Advil sponsorship
@@GhostrydIrv I’ll be sure to add affiliate links for Advil in all subsequent videos. 😜😜
Hi, what kind of screen did you use particulary in this video for your ust? Flexi-white, flexi-grey? Ultra-white, ultra grey?
I want this for my gt5600 ust. Any recommendation?
Here's the details of my order from Carl's Place - hope this helps. www.carlofet.com/
FlexiGray, 16:9, Finished Edges, Raw Material, Seamless, Rolled on a Tube
Size: Diagonal" (Height x Width) 145" (71x126)
Can u please put d specifications cut size of each of d wood.. I am thinking of cutting them at home depot since I don't have most of these equipment.. I'll appreciate the response. Thanks
Don't remember the exact dimensions. I used this website to calculate the OUTSIDE dimensions of the frame then cut the wood accordingly. It also depends on the size screen you want. Hope this helps: www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator-pro.cfm
Not bad
How’s the alr aspect of the screen material?
Thanks for the video. Awesome work. I contacted the company to check if I can do the same, they just told me the ALR screen material they have is not compatible with UST projectors. How is that? did they discontinue what you bought from them? Or you just used the regular one they have?
I don't believe they sell an actual ALR screen. The screen i got is good enough for me for now. I know pic can be MUCH better with an actual ALR, but i'll cross that bridge when i get to it....! cheers!
@@trendng4016 Sorry. My mistake. Neat work either way!
Nice work on the screen, how is it holding up? I was checking Carl's for the CineGrey, but cannot location that one. Is yours the ALR type screen? I have my first UST coming soon and want to make my own screen cheaper than pre built ones.
Yep, it's holding up just fine! Good luck building the screen, please forward photos when done! The material I bought is here: shop.carlofet.com/home-theater/screen-materials/ultra-gray-projector-screen-material
@@trendng4016 Awesome, thanks! Will do and hoping the build goes well :).
Please reach out if you have any questions. I covered as much as possible in my video but something always comes up.
@@trendng4016 I appreciate that, thanks!
You need a UST ALR screen to get the most out of your UST projector, the colors on your DIY screen are very washed out. The fabric also reflects like crazy, a UST screen absorbs almost all of the light leaving your room really dark when the ambient lights are off. Your VAVA is one of the better UST projectors, just a waste to see it being used with the improper type of screen.
The screen you see in the youtube video does not compare to seeing it live. It has something to do with flicker / frame rate or how the camera captures the video and translates it on screen. Anyway, i don't pretend to know the exact details of that. The screen does incredibly well and colors are NOT washed out I guarantee it. And although i agree with you that it's not the MOST optimal, it's still very close. With the lights out, it's crystal clear and probably every bit as good as the UST ALR screen. Once I save up enough to justify buying one of those screens, I might do it. However, for now, it's plenty good. Thanks for your feedback tho... Cheers...
You can actually see the quality of the ALR screen in captured footage such as pictures and video very well. Here is my UST ALR setup, you can clearly see the difference between this picture and yours: i.imgur.com/1H0G5yw.jpg
Good luck saving up for it though, since they can cost more than the projector 😅
For the video, I shot AND edited the entire youtube video using my Iphone 12 Max Pro. Probably not the best video camera to use for professional results but I'm not a pro, total amateur. I will take a photo of my screen later and you will see there's no color washout.
Also another thing I don't like about the screen you have, you can see the bow on the side and the screws that's holding the screen together (not exactly sure what those multiple black things along the side are)? The setup just doesn't look clean to me. I'm picky like that. The screen i would buy is one that hangs on the wall. But your picture is pretty clear.
I agree. I made a 100" screen from some ALR material I bought from China but, it looks better on my short throw projector than it does on my Optoma P2 (UST). I think this is something to do with the angle the projector is shooting the light. The P2 actually looks better on the wall than on my new screen. While the build of the screen looks great, I think you would really see the difference if you bough proper UST material like Malcrosoft but, this would be around $500. I personally would not trust myself to put it on my frame because I think the tension aspect of the material and the grooves in the screen would need to be perfectly parallel with frame to be 100% affective.
Did u use a Normal Alr screen or does it need to be a Clr screen ?
I don't think the one i used was actually an ALR screen. Saving up for one and will have one soon. This works quite well still, but agreed the picture could be MUCH better with an ALR.
that was great 👏 . amazing 🤩. thanks for sharing. can you let me your measurements 1*4*10 ? i didn’t get what’s 10?
The 10 is the length in feet of the boards i purchased - 1 in x 4 in x 10 feet. Please check this point in the video for the exact supplies with measurements: ua-cam.com/video/UaAdYHy0kaY/v-deo.html
@@trendng4016 thank you so much 😊. i appreciate it.
I like your Mr. Hanky.
one of my most prized possessions.... !
What would suggest for an door screen
I don't understand the question... what door screen?
Is that Carl's place screen material any good?
It's not bad. I wouldn't say it's the most optimal for the projector but it really isn't bad at all.
Taking notes. Save your back✍️, just go buy an ALR kit ✍️ , no back pain if I do so ✍️. Overall good video. Keep up the good work
Thank U!
This was a great video and I definitely learned a lot. I need to know about the painted nails though. They look great! Where did you get them done?
My sister in law is a Rodan and Fields rep. She brought over all these nail sticker things and my daughter thought it would be fun to put it on me... It actually stayed on for a over a week.
@@trendng4016 that's awesome. I figured it was your daughter that put them on. It's always nice to hear about men doing things like that with their daughters.
What carls material you use
This one: shop.carlofet.com/home-theater/screen-materials/flexigray-projector-screen-material
Hi,
Where i can buy roll screen for ust
Carl's place: shop.carlofet.com/home-theater
you need to paint the ceiling but very nice screen diy!
Yep, that's on my to do list, just need to find time. Thanks!
@@trendng4016 or maybe buy a CLR screen who is the best fit for your vava
You should really build a screen with material made for UST projector. You will be surprise by the image quality difference. Sure it’s more expensive but it’s worth it. Right now you no better than just projecting the image off a white wall.
Once I save up some cashola, i will look into this. Thanks for the feedback... cheers!
What materials would you suggest?
would u like review movie projector
0:39 😂
Black velvet tape around border.
I like the clean look so opted to not add the border.
can you please share the link of screen
There's several options, the one i got is the gray one:
shop.carlofet.com/home-theater?screen_material=FlexiGray&finished_edge=Raw+Material&seam=Seamless&packaging=Rolled+on+a+Tube&aspect_ratio=16%3A9&size=145%22+%2871x126%29
How much was the screen fabric?
It was about $90.
That smile is interesting !!
Hoping you mean it in a good way ;)
@@trendng4016 funny robotic smile 😀
Definitely on purpose...!
@@trendng4016 smiles like a particular kung fu star.
which one in particular?!
Any issues with hot spotting with this set up?
What’s hotspotting ?
@@trendng4016 a particularly bright spot showing up on the screen, like if you held a flash light 6 inches away from the screen. More likely to happen with UST projectors.
I have not noticed hot spotting whatsoever. It's a laser projector and not a bulb so i assume that may be why.
That's great you can spend all that time and cost making a big bulky stationary screen that looks a mess or for.less money you can buy an electric screen that at the click of a button folds away 😉
Thanks for the honest feedback. My space is a dedicated home theater so i don't need an electric screen. Also, this screen and materials cost me all of $140, link me to a quality 120" 16:9 electric screen that cost less. Also, besides the cool factor, why is an electric screen so appealing? They're overpriced and will probably break down the road. And are you really going to lower the screen everytime you watch TV, then raise it when done? I just wanna turn on the projector and watch without pushing extra buttons and wait for a screen to lower. To each their own I guess.
@@trendng4016 mate my electric screen cost around that. It looks awesome and at the flick of a button hides itself away. What you have there is an absolute Riot 🤣
@@davidpotts1778 Looks just fine to me.
@@ozell214 an electric one costs £100 and disappears when not in use. It also has much better screen brightening
Link to the electric screen?
What size was the screen material
It was delivered on a roll - SIZE: DIAGONAL" (HEIGHT X WIDTH)145" (71x126)
What we’re the dimensions on the cuts you made to the boards?
Don't remember the exact dimensions. I used this website to calculate the OUTSIDE dimensions of the frame then cut the wood accordingly. It also depends on the size screen you want. Hope this helps: www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator-pro.cfm
Thanks
Why the screen is gray? It should not be white? Tnx
No, it should not be white. It's preferred to be an ALR screen and there are no white ALR screens.
Has there been any addition or upgrades to your home theater since posting this video?
Unfortunately no. I’ve been too busy with other things to upgrade. I haven’t even gotten a media console yet simply due to funds and not finding the right one. Maybe in a few months and I’ll be sure to post. Thx
I want
Light bleeding?
Planning on painting the ceiling a darker color when i have some time!
What is your viewing distance?
About 12 feet away
@@trendng4016 Thanks!
Como se llama la tela?
Parece lienso
You have a UST projector and please just buy a proper screen for it and you will really see the difference. What you are doing is wrong and most likely introduce hot spots and sparkles from the laser so close to the fabrics, you will see a major difference in bright scenes with a UST screen especially the black levels. You just don't know what you are missing out with this improper setup.
What screen do you recommend? There are so many out there and it may be time to upgrade my whole system - receiver and speakers too!
how far is the projector off the wall to project 120"?
The laser eye is 2 feet from the wall, 13" below the lowest point of the screen. I used this throw calculator to plan the size of the projector screen and media console. Hope this helps: www.projectorcentral.com/VAVA-4K-projection-calculator-pro.htm#calc
What about projector?
The projector is awesome, no complaints!
That reflection on the ceiling would bother me. You can buy screen that actually minimises that.
I also plan to paint the ceiling a darker color. You're right, it's kinda annoying.
Dimensione?
Dimensions of the screen?
What was that sound at 40 seconds? 😂
LOL, it was a fart sound bite... :D
@@trendng4016 hehe I was wondering what on earth that was. Great video anyways pal. Thanks I took away some ideas from this
If it helped one person, i'm happy!
ok viral
Is this "Stop the FOMO" brother?
Not sure what FOMO is? please elaborate
WAT ITS DIS SMILE FALSE FROM HALIBABA :))