It is time for me to get on my soap box and ask why do architects want to include a light fixture in the exact spot that a projector is to be installed? Or above a screen washing out the projected image? Including a bulkhead over the presentation area of the room for the sake of décor causes the screen to be located lower on the wall (the screen needs to be high up so it can be seen when the room is full of people!).
I’ve seen situations where a screen is included in the blueprints, and often it’s known that a projector is to be installed on the ceiling, but the positioning of the projector is not considered. In the past I’ve seen light fixtures hanging very low and right in the path of the projection, causing the lights to cast a shadow on the screen. How many ways can you say “Argg!”? The issue with light fixtures near the screen is more pronounced lately now that ultra-short throw projectors are available. Bottom line; the room would look much better if the projector location was taken into account before the room was built or renovated.
The picture below is an Epson BrightLink 450Wi ultra-short throw, interactive projector installed into a corporate boardroom. Note the pot light and bulkhead above it. I wonder if the client feels that their clients will think they’re sloppy?
But, more and more I’ve noticed Architects and AV integrators waking up to these concerns and communicating so we can all provide a much better product in the end for the client.
Grant
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