[DoubleHelix]

What about sound? Do you live far out in the country where the noise won't be heard by neighbors?

[tomdkat]

Originally Posted by lexmarks567

i think that would be 16x9 ratio. i don't have to have a screen thats 16' x 9' as long as the screen is in the right size to support 16x9. 5' high 9 feet wide should be the right size sense the screen is pre-made. 9 feet tall 16 feet wide is kinda big for my yard.

Ah, you swapped the dimensions around on me.

I'm tracking now...

Peace..

[lexmarks567]

it won't be that loud as they won't be that many people and speakers would be close to the people i would be the only using it most of the time.I was planing on using 2 panasonic thruster speakers and a panasonic am/fm stereo receiver for sound(the one i needed help with the turntable)

[tomdkat]

What? You're not going for a full surround sound setup?

Peace...

[lexmarks567]

i might i got 2 more speakers for a GPX stereo i tossed the panasonic stereo can handle 4(four) speakers. as for the screen the guys offering for $40 + shipping is a Draper Onyx screen (screen only no frame)

http://www.draperinc.com/images/2007...talog%2021.pdf

[DoubleHelix]

I know this is a technology forum, so perhaps that's why you're focusing so heavily on the cool hardware you can buy, but seriously, you do have larger legal matters you should look into first.

Do not assume that the volume won't be "that loud". If you have neighbors within shouting distance, they may take serious issue with someone running an outdoor theater next door on a regular basis. Aside from noise complaints, does your neighborhood, city, village, town, or county have any ordinances regarding large gatherings or events or commercial enterprises in your specific area?

The licensing issue is no small matter, and it's not going to be cheap. This company appears to handle such issues: http://www.swank.com/other/index.html. In reading the FAQ, they require an inspection of the equipment, and you must adhere to specific pre-determined dates for the showing.

[lexmarks567]

well i was looking at the laws here. i can't have noise after 11pm.

Sec. 21-23. Television, phonograph, musical instruments, etc.
The playing of any television, phonograph or similar device or any musical instrument in such a manner or with such volume, particularly during the hours between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., or at any time or place so as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of persons in any office or in any dwelling, hotel or other type of residence, or of any persons in the vicinity is unlawful.
(Code 1967, § 4-103(b); Ord. No. 80-498, § 1, 7-23-96)

Sec. 21-24. Excessive noise.
It shall be unlawful for any person within any residential area of the city or on any public street to make any excessive noise between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. which disturbs the quiet or peace of the persons located in the vicinity.
(Code 1967, § 4-103(c); Ord. No. 80-422, § 1, 12-22-92)

the license thing not everyone does that. they won't give out a license for some everyday person who just wants to watch movies in the backyard. on another forum i was told i didn't need a license if it was just me family and friends.it would be no different then in the house or me dragging out a big screen tv to watch a hockey game.Im not selling this or charging anything.Im not open to the public im not doing nothing commercial its only for me famly and a couple buddy's

[tomdkat]

Originally Posted by lexmarks567

on another forum i was told i didn't need a license if it was just me family and friends.it would be no different then in the house or me dragging out a big screen tv to watch a hockey game.Im not selling this or charging anything.Im not open to the public im not doing nothing commercial its only for me famly and a couple buddy's

I was thinking the same thing.

Peace...

[n2gun]

wireless headphones lex then no one can hear it

[lexmarks567]

OK heres whats been done. got a PVC screen frame from a member on another forum who is building a different screen. So I cut this one down from 16'x9' to 12' x 8'. For supports i have 2 10 foot 2 inch dia PVC pipe hammered about 5 inch's short of 3 feet in the ground.The screen is made from 1 and 1/2 inch PVC so it will slip into the 2 inch pipe.I will use guy-wires to support the polls and screen sense it will act like a giant sail. For a projector someone is offering me a used boxlite CP 300T for $100+ shipping.

some pics

the posts



the screen frame

[lexmarks567]

some more

[lexmarks567]

im marking this solved. got the projector and will get the screen and grommet kit tuesday or next week. nothing else to add. if anyones going to be in the metro detroit area and would like to stop by for a movie shoot me a PM.

[lexmarks567]

ok it is finished. here are the pics. opening night went well except and the beginning of the movie some idiots decided to celebrate the 4th of july early anyway heres pics of the finished setup. once the movie is showing you don't notice the wrinkles or the seam I tried and couldn't see it.