Have you ever wanted to be a projectionist? Back in the days when 35mm projectors could be found in every theater, in every cineplex, in every town. Nowadays they're lost relics of a different time.

When going to see a movie, many of us probably go out of our way to make sure the theater has been upgraded with high-res digital projectors. The golden age of film might be behind us, but as engineer ...

Enginner Guy Bill Hammack is a master at taking seemingly-boring technology, and breaking down the components and manufacturing process until you’re left with nothing but respect for the engineers who ...

In his latest YouTube video, Bill Hammack, University Of Illinois professor and self-proclaimed EngineerGuy, brings his How It Works­-esque video know-how to film projectors. But Hammack isn’t ...

One of the most difficult aspects of shopping for projectors is trying to compare specifications. Does Projector A's 5,000:1 contrast ratio actually look better than Projector B's 4,500:1? How much ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Flat panels are the best—they provide such rich, bright images. Projectors are the best—with ...