A Few Tips to Setup Big Screen Displays

When using big screen displays, it is important to consider the ambient light of the setting. Bright lights, whether natural or artificial, can affect the ability for people to view the screen. If you are depending on big screen displays to make a point at any event, situate the screens for the greatest possible visibility.

If possible, schedule events that use big screen displays for night time as this will offer the greatest visibility. If you need to use big screen displays during the day, determine where the sun will be during the event and make sure it will not be shining directly on the screen. If the sun is directly behind or beside the screen it will also hinder visibility. In some cases, using a canvas or another sun shield might be helpful for shielding the sun and providing greater screen visibility.

Controlling artificial lighting is much easier to manipulate and make sure no bright lights are shining directly on or over the big screen display. If blocks of lights are controlled by a single switch, it is sometimes possible to remove one or two bulbs for maximum screen visibility. Lighting specialists are available at some venues to help you with these issues.

Big screen displays in smaller venues can sometimes overwhelm an audience. Place the screen as far away from the crowd as possible. Make sure the sound is adjusted properly so that it gives the effect you are looking for without overpowering a smaller room or auditorium.

If multiple big screen displays are used in concert, make sure they work together and not against each other. Time the presentations so that only one screen at a time is sending the main message, while others are being used to compliment it. When using multiple big screen displays, it pays to have a professional sound engineer to help you achieve a powerful, but not overpowering, effect.

Dimming lights even slightly can greatly increase the visibility of big screen displays. Raising the screens and positioning them downward sometimes increases their visibility to crowds. If you raise them too high, however, they can lose their effectiveness because some people won’t crane their neck upwards to watch the screen.

If you take plenty of time before a presentation or event to set up the screen and make adjustments, it will maximize the effectiveness of your big screen displays. Give yourself a few hours to do this. Try sitting and standing in several locations where people will be watching. Try this at the same time of day you will be presenting to a crowd. Try different screen locations, heights and angles to see what maximizes the effect. Test how visible big screen displays are for people much shorter or taller than you.

A few hours preparation in advance will go a long way toward maximizing the effect of your big screen display presentation. A few simple changes in lighting or in situating the screen will go a long way toward making sure the entire audience can enjoy the show.

 

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