![]() Affixing the cloth tightly to the window so it was free of wrinkles and fold marks was easy enough to do. I primarily used the bottom half of the split, vertical window in my office. The kit includes a 4 x 6-foot projection cloth and 3M two-way tape to hold it up. I focused on window projection to decorate the house for passersby. Each scene is labeled so you can see what projection methods it supports and whether it is intended for a vertical or horizontal display. In addition, you can also play many of the scenes on a TV (they are. Some can also be projected onto an optional free-hanging cloth that creates a hologram effect. With the kit, you can project the scenes on a window (using the included cloth) or on a wall. Complete collections are also available at a discount compared to the individual scene prices. You can buy additional scenes from the AtmosFX website, with most ranging from $5.99 to $9.99 for a scene. Some are live action (with special effects) and some are digital animations all include a soundtrack. ![]() If all this sounds negative, it’s more a heads up that you cannot expect a home theater-quality multimedia projector and professional grade tripod in a box that totals under $200… Downloading Scenes and ProjectionĪs part of the kit, AtmosFX includes 14 professional quality scenes on an SD card, including eight that are Halloween-themed (there are also Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, and generic celebration scenes). There is primitive keystone correction and focus, but it was almost impossible to get the image perfect across the entire projection surface. I didn’t find the remote buttons much better (they are also extremely closely packed and mushy), but at least using the remote is more convenient and doesn’t move the projector around. It’s also a little on the noisy side with the fan running as soon as it’s started up, and the frequently unresponsive buttons were an exercise in frustration. When trying out vertical scenes (for taller windows), I ended up just propping up the projector. In horizontal orientation, it was stable. The included projector and remote (Image copyright AtmosFX)Īlthough the projector is extremely light plastic, I had trouble with the tripod holding its position when mounted vertically. Setup was reasonably straightforward, but the reality of a projector and tripod combo priced under $200 quickly makes itself known. ![]() In the box is a projector, tripod, remote control (two AAA batteries are not included), 4 x 6-foot projection cloth with 3M adhesive tape, and 14 digital scenes pre-loaded on an SD card. Everything you need is included with the AtmosFX Digital Decorating Kit (photo by Brad Moon)Īnd the AtmosFX Digital Decorating Kit is a pretty comprehensive collection of gear that not only works for Halloween, it can be used to decorate for other holidays and occasions. $199 may seem like a lot for a Halloween decoration, but considering some people pay $75 for inflatable pumpkins, that doesn’t seem so bad. Is the all-in-one digital decoration kit worth it? Here are my thoughts… Unboxing and Setup ![]() ![]() The $199 package includes a projector with tripod, window projection material, and 14 “movie” scenes (eight of which are Halloween-themed). In a perfect bit of timing, AtmosFX sent me a digital decorating kit to try out. Halloween is just around the corner, and that means time to start thinking about decorations. ![]()
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