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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Set the scene
• Method 2 of 3: Make a video screen
• Method 3 of 3: Set up your projector and sound
• Tips

Whether you're camping out in your backyard or planning to host a movie night under the stars, the outdoor cinema will impress your friends and family and make the night an unforgettable experience for everyone.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Set the scene

1. 1 Find a location for your outdoor cinema. Decide where in your yard you can place your screen and position your guests. If you plan to display your movie using a projector on a screen or other white background, hanging it on one side of the house, pay attention to the place where you will install it.
2. 2 Choose a seating area. You can either arrange sun loungers around the screen, or use a more imaginative way to place bales of hay or large bedspreads and blankets on the ground.
3. 3 Think over the details. There can be a lot of insects at night, so you should purchase handy insect sprays in advance and light citronella candles around the perimeter of your theater.
4. 4 Consider how you will position the projector in relation to the seating area of ​​your guests.

Method 2 of 3: Make a video screen

1. 1 Hang a clean, white cloth on the side of your home for projection. It can be the most common "home" material, as well as the most inexpensive and easiest to use. Consider ironing the fabric to avoid wrinkling, and attach with buttons or a substance that won't damage your home but will hold the fabric well. Secure the material at all four corners along the wall.
   • Consider using white vinyl instead of regular fabric. You can use a section of the desired size, which will be smoother and more even.
2. 2 Make a frame for the screen. Measure the surface where you would like to hang the screen, then head to a home improvement store. Buy plywood boards to make a wood frame (sized to fit your screen). Cover the plywood with white heavy paper or stretched white cloth / vinyl.
3. 3 Buy a large piece of wood to act as a screen. Cover it with reflective white paint and either secure it or prop this block of wood against the wall or chairs opposite the projector.

Method 3 of 3: Set up your projector and sound

1. 1 Use a chair, armchair or blocks to position the projector at screen level. You may also have to play with the distance to determine the position of the projector that displays the best image resolution.
2. 2 Try the projector you are going to use. The larger the screen, the better picture quality you will need, so consider using a high-resolution projector. Do a test run before showing the movie to see the image quality on the screen.
3. 3 Connect audio to an external audio system. If your yard is not pre-equipped with a professional audio system, consider using a stereo tuner and any speakers you have in your home.

Tips

• Don't forget candy and popcorn for each guest. Prepare candy bags for everyone to crunch and chew throughout the movie.
• Check DVDs before watching them to make sure there are no unexpected breakdowns or problems.
• In case of rain, create a cozy outdoor terrace setting if space permits.
• If you are hosting a movie night with a specific theme (horror movies, melodrama, etc.), ask your guests to come in the clothes of their favorite characters and play a little game of "guess who" before the movie starts.
• Make movie posters and programs for each guest. Use videos and photos from the Internet to alert guests of the upcoming evening program.