A screen that is too small makes your slides unreadable from the back rows. A screen that is too large overwhelms the stage and wastes budget. Choosing the right size takes five simple checks.
1. Start from the last row
Measure the distance from the stage to the last row of seats. The person sitting there must be able to read the smallest text you plan to show. The deeper the hall, the taller the screen needs to be.
2. Think about what you will show
Presentations with text and tables need more size than video and photos. If speakers will show detailed charts, plan a larger screen or add side screens for the back half of the hall.
3. Match the resolution to the nearest viewer
LED screens are described by pixel pitch, the distance between the points of light. The closer the first row sits to the screen, the finer the pitch should be, so the image looks smooth and not dotted.
4. Check the stage and the ceiling
The bottom edge of the screen should sit above the heads of people on stage, and the top must clear the ceiling and its lighting. Send the hall height and stage dimensions before you fix the size.
5. Indoor or outdoor
Outdoor screens are much brighter and are built to handle sun, dust and heat. An indoor screen used outside will look washed out in daylight, so say clearly where the screen will be installed.
Not sure? Ask for a recommendation
Send us the hall dimensions, the seating plan and a sample of your content. Our team will recommend a size and layout, and supply the screen with a technician for the whole event.