Best Outdoor Movie Equipment for a Party Rental Company
A party rental company's mission is to entertain a lot of people, and an outdoor movie theater is one of the most effective ways to make an audience happy. Outdoor movie equipment comes in a variety of designs and component combinations — here are the best combos based on our own event-production experience and our clients'.
16′ complete system + Home 12′ screen kit
The typical audience at a private movie-under-the-stars party doesn't exceed 250 viewers, and a 16′ x 9′ inflatable screen is perfect for that. But often a client will want a smaller screen, especially at space-limited venues. For those occasions we recommend adding a 12′ x 7′ screen to your lineup. So the best basic combo for a party rental company is a 16′ Home complete system plus an additional 12′ inflatable screen — which works perfectly with the AV components made for the 16′ x 9′ system.
Open Air Cinema Home lineup advantages for party rentals
Despite its name, the Open Air Cinema Home series has advantages over the Pro lineup for party screenings: Home screens have a smaller footprint, useful for limited-space venues, and a complete Home system is lighter than a Pro system.
Add a Pro 12′ screen for pool parties
If you have a Home complete system, you can expand your offering by adding the right screen for pool parties. A Pro 12′ x 7′ screen kit is splash-proof, has its air-blower attachment behind the screen, and allows 100% coverage during rear projection.
Keep in mind that AV equipment meant for a larger screen can work with smaller screens — but not the other way around. For instance, you can use the AV equipment from a Home 16′ complete theatre with a Home or Pro 12′ or a Home 9′ screen, but you cannot use the projector or sound system from a Cinebox™ Home 9′ with a Cinebox™ Home 12′.
When to consider an additional outdoor movie system
Once you start renting out an outdoor movie system in your area, word of mouth kicks in and brings an increasing number of orders. Before long, a single set of equipment isn't enough to meet demand. A mid-sized complete system plus an additional smaller screen is an ideal starter kit for a party rental company looking to expand — and you'll quickly find that a second set of equipment helps you keep up.