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New InfoComm Display Size Standard

by Terry Coffey | Jan 15, 2016 | International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

For many years, when someone asked us, “How big should my screen be?” we have used basic rules of thumb, based on the size of the audience area and the projection screen format (s) to be used, to arrive at an answer. We recommended a viewing image height of one sixth,...

Star Wars: Return of the Draper Jedi

by Terry Coffey | Dec 17, 2015 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Are you confused about the term Draper Jedi used in the headline? You may not have heard the news, but this week marks the public premiere of the new entry in the Star Wars movie franchise. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the seventh episode in the science fiction...

Get it in Writing

by Jim Hoodlebrink | Dec 11, 2015 | Draper Updates, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades

Get it in writing. How many times over the years have you heard this? Of course, nowadays, with all sorts of smart devices replacing the old paper and pen, it’s probably more accurate to say “document it.” Perhaps the wording has changed, but the truth behind it has...

Making Waves with Projection

by Amy Madden | Nov 23, 2015 | Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

When you ride waves, you are always behind. You’re always trying to catch up to the latest trend. Because you’re always following, you’re never ahead. For years, we rode the waves. We sold matt white…over and over again. In our defense, Draper did offer other...

Getting More Women In AV

by Amy Madden | Sep 22, 2015 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology

I’ve been in the audiovisual industry for 16 years. Long enough to notice some major changes. I’ve been the only female in a room many times and am ecstatic to see that happening less and less frequently. I applaud AVNetwork for running their current web...

The Right Screen for Ambient Light-Commercial Settings

by Terry Coffey | Sep 18, 2015 | From the Field, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology

Earlier this year, Draper was asked by Commercial Integrator Europe—a publication geared, obviously, toward European AV integrators—to write an article on projection screens and ambient light. Steve Cook, our National AV Consultant Manager, got to work and soon had...