Photography gallery looking for projection solution

I read the 2005 Projector Roundup in the November Video Systems. I'm opening a photography gallery and want to incorporate some form of image display or projection. I'm considering plasma screens. Then I thought projection might be a viable alternative to showing images, somewhat like slideshow.

What do you think? Will projection work? Would it work better than plasma connected to DVD? Front or rear projection? Any advice on getting down to finding answers to my questions?
James Schot
Schot Designer Photography
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Jeff Sauer responds: There's no way to really answer this question without seeing the space and understanding what you have in mind, but generally speaking, any of the display technologies you mentioned could work. Front projection could be a very compelling solution based on cost (there are some fine products in the chart for less than $1,000), image size, and a desire to create visually interesting looks.

I've certainly seen plenty of front projection used at galleries, although mostly in a straightforward way or as part of a video installation, and that may work for you as well. However, I'd bet you could create some very intriguing visual designs by using different projection surfaces, angles, mirrors, or sightlines. Good luck!

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