At Infinity Projectors, we invite you to "Join the GOBO revolution!". But to truly be a part of this movement, selecting the correct wattage for your GOBO projector is crucial. It is important to select the right wattage to ensure that your custom ad message is crisp and clear regardless of the environment you're projecting in.
TO ENSURE THAT YOU ARE ORDERING THE RIGHT WATTAGE, YOU NEED TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING
The distance from the projector to the projection
The lighting in the projected area
1) The distance from the projector to the projection
The distance between where the GOBO projector is mounted and where the projection is projected is the first factor in determining how much wattage will be needed. For shorter distances, a lower wattage can often be used, but as the distance increases, so does the need for a higher-wattage.
The distance from the projector to the projection
2) The Lighting in the Projected Area
The lighting in the space where the projection will be projected plays a significant role in the visibility of your projection. A higher-wattage projector is necessary in brightly lit environments to overcome the ambient light and produce vivid images so the lighting in your space should play a significant role in choosing the correct wattage GOBO projector. In addition to the distance, the lighting in the space is one of the most critical considerations when determining which wattage is best for your needs as a low wattage in a bright space will make your projection difficult or impossible to see. Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that in a setting with full sun in broad daylight, your projection will most likely not be visible. Don't skimp on wattage, especially if your projector's location is subject to change. The last thing that you want is to receive the projector and have it not be powerful enough and is too weak to make an impact.
It's always better to opt for a higher-wattage projector than to sacrifice quality or erase the flexibility of moving the projector to a different location.
Our outdoor projectors can also be used indoors if a higher wattage is needed than the indoor projectors provide.
Wattage Chart of Distance from the Projector to the Projection
Understanding Distance in GOBO Projection
When it comes to distance, the wattage and your mounting distance of your GOBO projector determines how far your image will travel, as well as the quality and size of that image. This isn't just about the straight-line distance but also the angle and position of your projection. For instance:
Direct Projection
Direct Projection is a projection where the projector is positioned directly across from the wall or other surface that the image will be projected onto. This distance is often shorter than a diagonal projection and in some cases, may not require as high of a wattage as a diagonal projection.
Diagonal Projection
Diagonal Projection is a projection from the top of a wall to the floor, or to the center of an opposite wall, requires that you consider the distance the light will actually be traveling as opposed to how far away the projector is. This kind of setup may require a higher wattage than a direct projection due to the greater projection distance and angle.
Understanding the Importance of Light Settings
Lighting can make or break the impact of your GOBO projection. The wattage of your projector must be adequate to cut through the existing light and produce a high-quality projection that will make an impact every time the projector is used. Dark environments and shorter projection distances require a lower wattage than normal or bright settings. Here's how different lighting scenarios might affect your choice:
DARK SETTING
This is the darkest possible setting and the easiest to projecting. Dark setting include darkened rooms or outdoor spaces at night with little to no ambient light.
Includes locations such as home theaters, nightclubs, and bars that favor a darker atmosphere for a vibrant party scene.
Ideal for art installation and museum exhibits, where selective spotlighting is essential to draw attention to the pieces, and themed attractions that rely on darkness to set the mood and immerse visitors in the experience.
NORMAL SETTING
This is the mid-range light setting, which is still fairly easy to project in. This includes indoor settings with normal day time lighting, or outdoor settings in areas with a minimal amount of ambient lighting everyday environments such as conference rooms with moderate overhead lighting.
Appropriate for social gatherings like wedding receptions in indoor settings with standard banquet hall lighting, as well as retail spaces with general ambient lighting, where the clarity of the projection is important but not challenged by excessive light.
VERY BRIGHT SETTING
This is the brightest possible setting in which a projector can be used. While there is substantial light in these settings, it is still possible to project in them with a high enough wattage.
Necessary for areas with substantial light, such as trade show floors lit with bright, overhead fixtures designed to illuminate large displays and crowded spaces. at night outside of a restaurant on a well-lit street.
For outdoor events during twilight where fading natural light still presents significant brightness, or storefront windows in direct sunlight, the highest wattage projectors ensure that projected images are visible and impactful.
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