This works because assuming the projector has ample lumen output as most digital projectors do whites remain satisfyingly white while blacks are maintained at a deeper black.
Silver or grey projector screen white ceailing light grey walls.
Sporting events look fantastic on a white screen with some light in the room.
But it comes at the expense of some image brightness.
The gray screen absorbs ambient light that strikes it better than a white screen does.
A gray screen can help you compensate for ambient light so your projector is still functional and still gives you an image you can enjoy watching when space isn t ideal.
Increased ability to retain black level in cases of uncontrolled and ambient.
The net effect is to increase the contrast range of the image on the screen.
A grey screen will help combat this.
Looks like there is a lot of projector light bouncing off your walls and ceiling.
Reputable projector companies calibrate their projectors to a white screen right out of the factory.
Most of the time a white material will be perfect for your room and theater system.
Brighter colors and good reflectivity.
Washout more likely in cases of uncontrolled and ambient lighting.
Most projectors are calibrated to white screen materials.
After moving my projector from the basement to an upstairs room i was really surprised how much light reflecting off walls lowered the picture quality on a white screen.
Projectors now days delivery high lumens and amazing contrast levels.
In the ideal conditions with a high quality projector a white screen will give you the sharpest clearest possible image.