Article Link: http://exchangepress.com/article/decoding-technology-multimedia-projectors/5017880/
In the last issue (Exchange, September/October 2007) we discussed presentation graphics applications. Once you have created a slide show, you’re going to want to show it off. Multimedia projectors are the perfect way to share your presentations. They can be used for classroom lessons, staff trainings, or an open house. You’ll want to begin by learning the basics for selecting a projector and then move onto best practices for using one. You’ll then be ready to walk down the red carpet for the premiere of your multimedia presentation.Tech Terms
• LCD Projector: Liquid crystal display. A multimedia projector that directs a bright light through three small LCD panels (red, green, and blue) containing hundreds of thousands of pixels. The light recombines to create an enlarged image onto a wall or screen.
• DLP Projector: Digital light processing. A multimedia projector that reflects a bright light onto a microscopic chip containing millions of tiny mirrors each representing a single pixel. The light passes through a color wheel to create an enlarged image onto a wall or screen. DLP technology was developed by Texas Instruments®.
• Lumens: A unit of measurement for light output. The brightness of a multimedia projector is indicated in American ...