by Bob Hadsell | Sep 5, 2014 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology
The more things change, the more they stay the same. In the early days of Home Theatre, the focus was on creating a theatrical experience in the home. The image produced was extremely important, the focal point of the system. Projectors were large, bulky monsters that...
by Amy Madden | Aug 22, 2014 | Home Theatre, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology
Draper’s web-based Surface Selector Pro is designed to help AV professionals input data about their projection system and determine the perfect Draper viewing surface to meet their needs. Enter information such as: the type of information being projected; ambient...
by Bob Hadsell | Aug 19, 2014 | Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology
I am not as worried about a zombie apocalypse as some, although I do admire the fertile imaginations that create them. (Besides, I’m old school. Nothing beats the surprise element of a “normal” looking terror, like Norman Bates.) I do, however, worry about the real...
by Terry Coffey | Aug 15, 2014 | Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
You’re relaxing after a hard day at the office when suddenly you hear a commotion outside. You hear screams, moans, cars crashing, and things exploding. You dash to the window to see what’s going on, and the scene that meets your eyes is one of fear-inducing chaos:...
by Draper, Inc. | Apr 10, 2014 | From the President's Desk, Home Theatre
Residential Systems, one of the leading trade journals in the home theatre industry, recently conducted its first Stellar Service Awards reader poll, giving its readers the opportunity to vote for their favorite suppliers in each of eleven categories. The top vote...
by Terry Coffey | Feb 4, 2014 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology
For the past few weeks, Draper has been building up to a big announcement. We’ve dropped hints, shown glimpses, and provided a few scant clues about it. Certain members of our staff have even been threatened with possible bodily harm. Today, finally, is the big day!...