Comparing an outdoor LED screen and a projected screen

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Thinking, comparisons and hard-won lessons from running outdoor screenings. For step-by-step setup and reference data, see the technical resources.

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Budget vs Commercial Inflatable Screens

Why a ~$200 constant-air "Kmart" inflatable screen isn't the same thing as a commercial-grade PVC system — build, wind behaviour, image quality, noise and the real cost over time.

June 2026

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How to Run an Outdoor Movie Night

From picking a date to packing down — venue, permits, screen size, a power budget you can actually add up, licensing, promotion and a run sheet you can reuse next season.

Aug 2026

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How to Set Up a Drive-In Cinema

Planning a drive-in? Screen choice, the sightline geometry and car spacing that make it work, picking a clear FM frequency, power and licensing — start to finish.

June 2026

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Screening Live Sport on an Outdoor Cinema

How to screen live sport outdoors — the broadcast-delay trap, beating daylight with LED, lowest-latency sources, audio for commentary, and the commercial upside.

June 2026

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How to Start an Outdoor Cinema Hire Business

A practical look at launching an outdoor cinema hire business in Australia — the starter kit and what it costs, how to price a job, the legals, and the break-even maths.

June 2026

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