How to Build a DIY Projector Screen 

Dude you and the other Indy associates are the reason filming is fun and makes me see that it doesn't have to be so uptight while filming. You give off a good vibe about film making!

Clearly a crystal clear presentation with great video angles. Nailed the point without excessive word and professionally done. 5starts.

So good to see your still holding the torch. Excellent information and execution.

Informative video once again. Awesome job. You should have way more subs.

that paneling looks lightly sanded and painted. a whole new world

Griffin's creativity at it's best

Hey mate, I recently got a projector, I've looked at a bunch if vids so far on setting up a screen, this has been the most helpful so far, thanks

I always like your films and especially your DIY advice. If you build it they will come.

You're the man! I came for a tutorial on making a screen, and ended up with 2 great tutorials and a lot of useful information. Clear and concise. Thanks!

Very very very glad to see a new build video.

I live in The Netherlands and Carl's Place even delivered the screen at my house. And it works perfectly!

I really like your new style post Indy Mogul. I feel like its much more relaxed and fun.

It's good to see that you're still making stuff like this. Videos like this are super inspiring. Great job man!

Carl's place rocks and your video does too.

Awesome build! and great advise regarding the used projectors; bulbs can be expensive, but for what you're saving, the new bulb is like making it a new projector later on when it does go (for less than new of course).

Glad to see you that you're back Griffin!

My wife and I are getting ready to buy our first projector, but the screens were kinda "overpriced" in my opinion. I was pretty sure building a screen wouldn't be too big a challenge, and this video was awesome! Definitely tackling this project now, and saving a bunch of money in the process! Thanks! Great video, I really liked how strait-forward it was, and didn't over do it with mindless commentary. Thanks for the great information!

Hey Griff - Very useful video for someone who wants to do it on their own instead of buying ready made stuff. Nice suggestions and ideas on where to buy the materials. Thanks a lot !!!

You're the man, Griffin. That is awesome and so are you! I am really jealous of you! My basement is very unfinished so it isn't a comfortable place to view films and play games, but I definitely want a projector set up someday.

I used white background paper for my screen. Colors are great, and I use the leftover paper for some shoots. I also got some thin curtains and black felt, and it looks great!

Awesome! I've wanted to go the projector route for a while... thanks for the info!

Loving this new format... which is hilariously similar to the old format. That said, this is probably way more flexible given that you (nor Russell) are being tied down by youtube's demands anymore. Keep up the great work, Griffin!

Great DIY build.Love the new sleek,smooth editing to it as well!

I did this a few years ago, it's great! Later I build the frame onto the wall and painted the interior of the frame instead of using material. It was easier and and less expensive stretching material over a frame. However not so portable either, but for my needs it works well.

I will be doing this. Thanks, Griffin.

Cool. But be aware that the keystone adjustment on some projectors is digital, not optical. On those projectors, you're sacrificing resolution by using it at all. That's the case on my Epson, so it has to be mounted and aimed exactly correctly to eliminate distortion.

Whoa, this video already has more likes than anything else on my channel!

Griffin's the absolute best at everything. All the time.

presentation is pretty professional. enjoyed watching n learn. tks pal.

Great video. I just ordered the materials I need to make a screen. This was very helpful in pointing out a few things I did not think of. Thank you!

Love it Griffin! Resourceful you are!!! Appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

Very helpful, can't wait to start building mine.

Great vid Griffin. Adding this to one of my playlist.

I was getting ready to buy Silver Ticket product for 100s of dollars. I think I am going to try this project. It seems fairly straightforward with the help of the video.

Awesome screen! I need to build one for my projector! Side note: Places like Goodwill, ShopGoodwill.com or Hope's Closet sell used projectors for around $100. Even if you need to replace the bulb you're only out $250. Also, Brookstone sells a pocket projector for $199 that can project up to 6 feet without losing quality and has a tripod mount already built in to the bottom. Worth a look if you're looking to project on a smaller scale. That's what I've been using in my apartment.

Glad to see you back in action! Who needs Indy Mogul?

this has been a great help! Would love to do this for screening.

Awesome video and screen! I built one just like this about 5 years ago 1x3s and all. Got the black out cloth from JoAnn fabrics. One thing I did a little different was cover the border with black velvet, from Joanns as well. The velvet doesnt reflect any light spillage like black paint might. Not as cheap as paint though.

Woo Griffin is back! you're the man Griffin!

Great video Griffin! Glad to see you'll still be making some helpful instructional video!!

Love that wood paneling.

Loving the chip-tune sound track.

Thanks for this. Looking to build a projection screen for family movie nights at my daughters elementary school. We are projecting directly onto the wall of the Gym. This would be so much better..... but I may have to make it larger.

My brother found a white blackout roller blind at Ikea, job done!

thank you for the great walk through, I just go the Viewsonic pjd5134 and the sheet method is fine but after reading this I am sure ready to make a screen that is 120 inches. You made this look easy and very inexpensive . I will post a video to show you my outcome of this. Thanks again for the great walk through and saving my pocket book.

Great build Griffin, it seems to be more functional for price than the roller ones as it doesn't distort!

Good Job didn't know you where do handy keep up the great work look forward to watching your videos each week.

Thanks for the ling to the material. I have been planning to create a rear projection screen to project 16mm movie footage onto for some "coming soon" shorts I have in mind. Nice to see they have silver available too for black and white film junkies like me..........

I love these types of videos Griffin! Keep up the great work and make sure to reward yourself with plenty PS3 time lol! You deserve it!

Great video. I'll be creating my own fixed screen in the coming few weeks. I got a great deal on the flexiwhite and the flexigrey. I couldn't choose just one so I will be making a reversible screen. White for low light film moving and grey for football games with friends.

Hey Griffin, I got my blackout cloth at Joanne Fabrics for I think 5.99 a meter at the time! 110 inch diagonal at 16:9, I did a pulldown screen from the ceiling though!

I finally built my own, I have a couple wrinkles that I hope I can work out, but it will still look better than anything I used before!

I'm so making this ! Saw your Sriracha Film great work, You're a boss !

Nicely done screen Griffin...an alternative for... I have big 5'x4' picture windows in my livingroom... I used one sheet of Luan Plywood primed and top painted with "Silver Screen" paint... a mix from HomeDepot. This screen fits into the window frame and is held in place by one pushpin. Easily removable... Projector is Dell 2400mp DYI mounted with two thin plastic cutting boards and bolt wingnuts to adjust.

Awesome channel... good quality content. The verdict is "Two Thumbs Ups"

this feels like Indy mogul....great video griffin...keep them coming

Nice build...Do another video where you complete this potentially cool media room! Darken the walls with drapes maybe, a few nice chairs, track lights etc...That screen looked awesome for video games.

Great work griffin keep it up.

Great build, Grifffin. I'll have to make one when I get an apartment.

Great Video and loved the music.

Hi Griffin, Excellent project and excellent video! Congrats on both! What I need is a way to develop a rolling down screen, as I will have my 50" plasma secured to the wall. So the screen will have to roll down over it, to be used at night. What would be the better way to keep the sides stretched and the screen unwrinkled? The top and bottom are easy: just put PVC tubes inside the fabric, and use some weight (like sand) at the bottom tube. But the sides will fold, inside or outside. The screen I'm planning should be 16:9, and that would turn out into a 3.40 x 1.90 m (10 x 5.80 ft). Using black cloth tape on top, bottom and sides would limit the screen. Perhaps two or three metal rings on the sides, secured to screws on the wall, would stretch it out and keep it flat. Thanks for your advice.

Awesome video, and great result!

Griffin, I'd love to see your screen in person! Next time I'm in Chicago maybe? Lol

Awesome, now I want a projector

That is pretty awesome Griffin.

The stand! Way to go 👍

Awesome stuff, great job Griffin!

Griffin Hammond These are the best videos you ever made

amazing! imma try to do my project now that ive seen this. thanks and great video man, props.

Nice.... FYI, I have a similar Optima HD projector and my lamp lasted 5000+ hours (just make sure it has plenty of air space for cooling purposes, and you'll be surprised how long the lamp will actually last)... even though I got a warning message that my lamp had reached "life expectancy" at 3000 hours, (I did order a replacement), but still ran it for almost 2 more years, before it finally died and I changed lamp bulbs this summer!

If you'd cover the airvent with black paint or so, it would be perfect. Awesome project

dude this is amazing. I had a similar idea. I'm making a frame for my church. Thanks!

Griffin good job on your setup

You are a DIY master.

Loved it! Considering making one now lol

Assassin's Creed! Yay, I really like this franchise too.

Really nice frame! :) The only thing im thinking of, that might improve the black-levels, would be to spray-paint the cloth in some natural gray shade. Ever thought about that?

love your work griff

I just bought aaxa 250 lumen projector! Extremely portable and effective!

Nice one Griffin, pretty cool!

men this was great im going to buy a projector and this really help me specialy in saving money i got more questions but ill look for the answers later...

Awesome video mate... I just found you, I don't really know what else you have to offer, but for this, you have a new subscriber in me ^_^ Thanks again!

Griffin Do you think you can do a video on editing tips? Like, How to edit to make things stay interesting, but still remain not too rushed? :) I need this

Well done sir!! Thanks for making this video!!

Doing great on your own! Keep it up!

Great build! Looks very professional. Now you need a car which fits the screen when you go to your friends house ;)

To mount your projector upside down in the basement, couldn't you put two rails on the under side of the shelf the width of the plywood that you have attached where it is and just slide is in place when there? Just thought that may help your Keystone issue. Love the build instructions, btw. Building my own 132" screen this week.

the stapling is the most important part and you flew right through it hard to follow

I just got a PS3 too...glad I'm not the only one behind in the times...lol, cool screen Griffin!

Great DIY project! It looked like an upside down mount would still be possible on the underside of the top shelf of that rack. ...possibly... or not

Very nice screen. Couple of comments. Other than the bulb issue you are also missing a warranty/ remorse return period etc.when buying used and that might matter to many people. Also using keystone at the extremes you are talking about you are essentially converting your 1080p projector to a 720p projector. Getting an used 720p projector with full lens shift such as a Panny or Sanyo for around $300-$400 might have been a better bang for the buck.

cool build Griffin!

This is awesome! How do you learn all this stuff and then carry it out so well???

This looks awesome and makes me REALLY want to make a projector screen. But first I need a projector...

I wish i had amazing ideas and tools likr yours :) Thats a nice one!

exactly what i was looking for

Great job as always.

Fantastic ideas. Gave me wonderfull usefull info

IndyMogul, is that you?! heh, but seriously.. so glad the things that I loved as a moguler, still live on.. Thanks.

Woohoooo youre back!