Screens: Different Types and Uses

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Introduction

A screen is a device that shows the information on a digital screen. A screen usually consists of a circuitry, visual display, power supply, and casing. It is a flat panel that is used as a television or a monitor. There are different types of screens.

1. Foldable Screens

Foldable screens are the ultimate portable devices that are mainly used in events. They offer easy assembly and disassembly. They have a lock-and-load latch that offers an extremely firm and rigid frame. Folding screens stand with the help of the powerful latch spring. Large foldable screens are ideal for expo halls and churches. 

2. Inflatable Screens

Inflatable screens are devices that have an inflatable framework. The inflatable screen is like a white cloth that is inflated with air so the screen becomes distended.  Video is played with the help of an attached projection screen. Inflatable screens are commonly used for the drive-in theaters, film festivals, and outdoor movie nights.

There are indoor and outdoor inflatable screens. Outdoor inflatable screens are also used in amusement parks for displaying videos, playing music videos, or other necessary information. The use of  inflatable screens has significantly increased in the last few years because of its unmatched portability. 

3. LED Screens

LED screens are electronic devices that have a flat panel. They use pixels for displaying video on a screen. LED screens have great applications. They can work like a home television as well as a screen for personal computers. LED is a bright screen that can be used in the brightness of the sun, you don’t need the room dark in order to image to get displayed. LED screens can be used like outdoors signs and billboards. They offer high resolution, saturation levels and rich colors. They can guarantee sharp vibrant images that can be perfectly be seen from a far distance. They can be assembled and dissembled making them easy to transport.  

LED screens are also commonly used in-store signs, transport vehicles, and destination signs. LED screens are also perfect for general illumination as well as stage and decorative lighting. 

Two types of screen material: LCD and OLED

4. LCD Screen

LCD stands for Liquid-Crystal Display. Liquid-crystal display is a flat panel display which uses liquid crystals in its main form of operation. LCD consists of liquid display crystals that display video on a screen. LCD screens are commonly used for the manufacturing of smartphones, computers, televisions, and instrument panels. Tablets and laptops also use LCD screen. 

5. OLED Screen

There are two types of screens used in mobile phones and tablets. They include an LCD screen and an OLED screen. OLED screens are widely used in the manufacturing of mobile phones. OLED screens work faster and better than the LCD screens. OLED colors do not get washed out. They remain super clean and accurate when viewers watch the screen from varied angles. So, OLED screen offer better resolution than LCD screens.

Looking to rent a screen for an event? Contact us at 786.553.8619 or send us an email at info@multivisual.com. We have all types of screens: inflatable screens, fast fold screens, and LED screens. We’ll be happy to help you out with your event production. 

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