Backyard Cinema · Elite Screens
Elite Screens Yard Master 2
A freestanding frame screen made for outdoor movie nights.
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Elite Screens Yard Master 2 at a glance
What we like
- A tensioned frame keeps the picture flat, unlike a sheet that ripples in the breeze
- Freestanding legs mean you do not need trees or posts to hang it from
- Comes in several sizes, and it breaks down for storage
Trade-offs
- It takes time to assemble and disassemble
- Larger sizes can catch wind like a sail, so stake or weight the legs
- A bulky box to store
- Best for
- A reliable, flat picture on a lawn or patio that you will set up often.
- Skip it if
- You want something that sets up in one minute.
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Where it appears in our guides
Best frame screen
Best Outdoor Projector Screens
A freestanding, tensioned frame keeps the picture flat and does not rely on trees or posts. It takes some assembly, and the larger sizes act like sails in wind, so stake or weight the legs.
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A reliable frame screen
How to Set Up a Backyard Movie Night
A tensioned, freestanding frame gives a flat picture without needing trees or posts. Stake it down, because wind will find it.
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