Here's How. Create your own outdoor cinema and bring movie magic home.

DIY Movie Screen

Take full advantage of your outdoor space by building your own backyard movie theatre. It’s easier than you might think. A few basic building supplies – lumber, canvas drop cloth, hardware and acrylic latex paint – are all you need to create our DIY standalone movie theatre and enjoy the big-screen experience at home. Begin by mapping out the best spot for your screen, remembering that you’ll likely want at least 10 feet viewing distance between screen and seating area. A projector and speaker are also required of course, but there are many affordable options available on that front. Your best option is to begin now, so you can truly optimize your outdoor entertainment all summer long.

Here's How:

1. Assemble all the materials and tools for your project:

• pressure-treated lumber

• canvas drop cloth

• acrylic latex paint

• fence rails

• pole sockets

• bungee cords

2. Paint your canvas and let it dry completely overnight.

3. Cut your lumber to create the bottom frame of your movie screen.

4. Cut and build the sides; they’re designed as T-Braces, so you can create a standalone screen. Attach the bottom frame to the two vertical sides with screws.

5. Cut your lumber to form the top of your movie theatre frame – one piece for the top-front face, one for the top-back face and one piece for the top that caps the theatre frame.

6. Mount the pole sockets that will hang the canvas screen.

7. Cut the two rails that will hold the screen at the top and bottom.

8. Cut and fold the canvas screen, using two long strips of wood to bring the canvas together and create a loop.

9. Install the canvas screen. First, insert the top rail through the canvas loop on both ends and then into the sockets on both sides of the frame. 10. Insert the bottom rail into the canvas loop. The rail acts as a weight to keep the canvas straight. Secure the bottom rail into place by wrapping bungee cords around each end and around the theatre frame.

Learn how to build your very own standalone DIY outdoor movie theatre here.

Powering Up

Before your first backyard movie night make sure you’ve got all the wires and connectors you’ll need. That includes AV cables, extension cords and power bars.

Il n’y a rien de plus agréable en été qu’une soirée cinéma en plein air. Invitez vos voisins, appelez des amis et dites-leur d’amener leurs enfants. Vous pouvez commencer la soirée avec des dessins animés ou des films adaptés aux enfants. Ensuite, profitez d’un petit entracte pour calmer les petits et détendez-vous devant un bon film entre adultes.