A lot of organisations are realising the flexibility and power of projection over older methods.
With a projector you can show computer text or graphics, video clips, live camera pictures or anything you want and with the addition of a couple of bits of equipment and a bit of thought you can smoothly fade between these, giving and event a feeling of professionalism.

But how do you get the projector that is right for you without getting ripped off?

Great Big Resources has developed a good relationship with a number of suppliers but we do not have to spend all our money on the upkeep of a shop so we can provide top quality projectors at a much more reasonable price than you would get at High Street shops

Some of the things you should ask yourself to help you get the most appropriate projector:

How often will you use it?
If you are only really needing a projector for a couple of special services in a year it would probably be more cost effective to hire one for these days, you would then not need to worry about replacement parts, general upkeep and keeping your model up to date.

How far do you need to project?
The further you need to "throw" the light, the more power you will need.
Remember that you do not have to project from the front of a screen, if it would be simpler you could project from the rear. This brings us to the next question...

What are you projecting onto?
If you are back projecting onto two bed sheets sewn together then this too will require more power than onto a more specifically designed screen.

How bright is the area that you will site the projector?
A lot of light falling on the screen or the projector will necessitate more power. You may be able to cover up the windows with thick material, or you may only be planning to use the projector at night but it is worth considering whether this will always be the case.

What do you want to project?
Some projectors can take a computer signal and a video signal (whether this is a live camera, a video or DVD player or whatever) but some projectors can not. You can also get boxes that convert computer signals into video signals (see Scan Convertor in the catalogue).
It's worth bearing in mind that your specifications may change in the future - it's always worth thinking 2 or 3 years down the line.

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