Getting a projector for your home theatre is a wonderful way to enjoy your favourite films and TV shows. You can even play games, watch YouTube videos, and whatnot. The type of projector you want to get depends mainly on how you want to use it. Some people prefer portable projectors, while others don't mind that. Maybe you want to invest in a projector to substitute your TV and use it on a daily basis.
One of the best options for home projectors is the Nebula brand. Nebula represents a new and compelling class of smart entertainment projectors. Their main idea is that a projector isn't solely reserved for indoors. They create products you can take outdoors and enjoy a night with movies or music with your friends and family. They're committed to creating portable and easy-to-use Nebula products you can use just anywhere.
Colour Technology
The first thing to think about is colour technology. Most home theatre projectors are Digital Light Processing Projectors or DLP. They use tiny mirrors to reflect light and a colour wheel (a spinning wheel with multiple colour filters). In general, these projectors are portable and produce a higher contrast.
The important thing about colour is that manufacturers typically use standard Red, Green, and Blue (sRGB) as the default colour setting. When it comes to accuracy, a video captured within this setting should get a reproduction on a screen with the same colour accuracy as the moment it was shot.
However, projectors are more sensitive than other types of displays (depending on the light output, contrast and distance). But, colour is subjective, so what looks bright red to you might appear pink to others. That’s why it’s essential to ensure one colour standard for everyone. Rec. 709 colour is standard for TV, movie and AV industries to ensure the same colour gamut, resolution, frame rate and video specifications for all HD equipment including displays, DVDs, and Blu-ray.
Resolution
Resolution refers to the clarity of the image produced by the projector. A general screen image is created out of tiny dots - pixels. The more pixels a screen has, the better the image quality will be. If you want to watch movies or play games, get a resolution with a high number of pixels. A good resolution is 1920X1080 (also known as Full HD & 4K UHD (3840X2160, referred to as true 4K).
If you check Nebula brand projectors you'll see that their offers have pixel specifications. For instance, their Capsule II projector has cutting-edge DLP technology creating a stunning 720p 200 ANSI Lumens image. It's perfect for use in low-light environments. You can (although you don't have to) get a screen, but buying one can enhance the contrast, which will result in better quality.
Contrast
The contrast is an effect made by a series of single frames. You can measure it in two ways: Full On/Full Off (FOFO) and ANSI Contrast. FOFO is easy to operate and is generally used in the industry; ANSI delivers more valid numbers but is hardly used. Full On/OFF contrast measures the ratio between the brightness of a solid white pattern (Full On) and a solid black pattern (Full Off).
A contrast ratio of 5,000:1 indicates that the meter reads the white pattern as being 5000 times brighter than the black one. ANSI uses one checkerboard pattern (consisting of 16 rectangles, 8 white and 8 black). The brightness of both squares is measured and averaged, and the ratio between them shows the ANSI contrast ratio.
Light Output and Brightness
Where do you plan to use the project? Take the environment and its ambience light into consideration. How many people will watch and what's the room size where you plan to place it in? The brightness is measured in ANSI Lumens. These gadgets are sensitive to light, so the brightness output is essential to how the audience will perceive it. Also, there’s a difference between placing a projector in a location with lots of ambient light, or a darkroom.
If you need a home cinema projector that you'll place in a dark location (which means it can display a clear image despite some ambient light) you'll need a model above 2000 lumens. For lighter environments getting a model that allows for more than 3,000 lumens is best.
Connectivity
Let's not forget about connectivity as well. To show games, movies and any other digital image through the projector, you'll have to connect it to a laptop or a game console. General projectors come with HDMI ports, providing you with a range of options; you'll find models that provide universal connectivity of dual HDMI 2.0b (HDCP2.2) ports and advanced AV controls for gaming consoles, handheld devices, streaming boxes and Blu-ray players so you can connect to 4K content with fulfilling HDR effect.
Room Size
Last but not least - the size of the room. Don't forget to consider where you'll place it - in the middle of the room or to the side. If you have a family with children, the space may be limited. If you want to put your projector on a table or the ceiling, check projectors that can their image based on where you'll place them.
