Distance From Screen

Parameters

  • h: Spectator eyes’ height from the floor where the seat is installed (set by codes).
  • H: Height from floor to screen botón.
  • B: Screen height.
  • Elevation: Vertical distance between lowest floor and the one where first row seats are installed.

To calculate first row distance from screen, middle screen reference point can be used for large movie theatres; top can be used for classrooms or small auditoriums.

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