Screen Gain Calculator — Brightness & Foot-Lamberts from Gain Ratio | TheaterOwl

Calculating Screen Gain is a fundamental and crucial step in home theater design. It is not just about measuring distance; it must be designed based on scientific evidence to maximize human visual perception limits and immersion. Incorrect settings can cause eye strain or fail to take advantage of resolution benefits. This tool complies with industry standards such as THX and SMPTE guides to provide the most precise data.

Comment ça marche

This system utilizes complex trigonometry and optical formulas. Based on the input variables (screen size, resolution, viewing angle, etc.), it simultaneously calculates the minimum distance where pixels do not appear clustered and the maximum immersion distance that fills the entire field of view. All results are reflected in real-time, suggesting figures optimized for the user's environment.

Scénarios d'utilisation

• When simulating the installation space before purchasing new Screen Gain equipment
• When wanting to optimize the performance of an existing home theater system and achieve professional-level tuning
• When needing to find a compromise for the best audiovisual experience within space constraints

Comment utiliser le calculateur de gain d'écran

Saisissez la taille de votre écran, le rapport de gain et les lumens ANSI du projecteur pour calculer la luminosité en foot-lamberts.

THX recommande 12–22 foot-lamberts. La cible ISF SDR est de 16 fL. Blanc mat standard = gain 1,0, gris 0,8–1,0, high gain 1,3–2,5.

Un gain plus élevé augmente la luminosité mais réduit le cône de vision. Pour les home cinémas, un gain de 1,0–1,3 est recommandé.