In professional AV installations, image performance is often judged by the projector specification. However, experienced integrators know that the projection screen plays an equally critical if not greater role in determining final image quality.

At Lumina Screens, India’s most trusted AV screen manufacturing company, we work closely with integrators to engineer screens that perform predictably across real-world environments.

Why Screen Selection Is a System-Level Decision

A projection screen is not a passive surface. Its optical characteristics directly affect:

• Contrast ratio
• Black levels
• Colour accuracy
• Uniformity
• Viewing angles

An incorrectly specified screen can compromise even the most advanced projection system.

Understanding Screen Gain and Its Impact

Screen gain determines how much light is reflected back to the viewer.

• Low Gain (0.8–1.0):
  Ideal for colour accuracy and wide viewing angles in controlled environments.
• Medium Gain (1.1–1.3):
  Balanced brightness and contrast for mixed-use spaces.
• High Gain (1.4+):
  Suitable where higher brightness is required, but with tighter viewing cones.

Splendora 1.4, for example, is engineered to deliver higher perceived brightness while maintaining uniformity making it ideal for professional installations.

Ambient Light Rejection (ALR): Not All ALR Screens Are Equal

ALR screens rely on layered optical structures to reject off-axis light while reflecting projector light.

Lumina’s Leor ALR Series is designed for:

• Living rooms and boardrooms
• Spaces with uncontrolled ambient lighting
• Applications where contrast preservation is critical

Unlike generic ALR surfaces, Leor ALR fabrics maintain colour neutrality and reduce hotspotting.

Ultra-Short-Throw (UST) Screens Require Precision Engineering

UST projectors operate at steep projection angles. Using a conventional screen often results in:

• Light scatter
• Image distortion
• Reduced sharpness

Leor UST screens are engineered with directional optical layers that:

• Control light reflection paths
• Prevent ceiling and floor light spill
• Maintain sharpness across the entire image

Acoustic Transparent Screens: Balancing Audio and Visual Performance

For cinema-grade installations, speakers are placed behind the screen. This requires:

• Minimal sound attenuation
• Uniform perforation or weave
• No visible moiré or image loss

Accupix Acoustic Transparent Screens are designed to deliver:

• Clean audio transmission
• Consistent pixel structure
• True cinematic alignment of sound and image

Manufacturing Consistency Matters

One of the biggest challenges for integrators is inconsistency between batches.

Lumina Screens are:

• Manufactured in-house in India
• Tested for optical uniformity
• Built to meet global AV standards

This ensures repeatable performance across projects reducing recalibration time and post-installation issues.

Conclusion: The Screen Is a Performance Multiplier

For AV dealers and integrators, specifying the right screen:

• Enhances projector efficiency
• Improves client satisfaction
• Reduces system complexity
• Delivers predictable results

At Lumina Screens, we partner with integrators to ensure every installation performs at its best because the screen is where the system truly comes together.