The first time I held an event with an LED screen, it was at that moment that I truly understood what “atmosphere” meant.

I remember it was an early summer night and we held a product launch event outdoors. The team almost spent the budget on the venue and guests. As for the lighting and stage design, they initially planned to “handle it simply”. But I insisted on adding an LED display screen – even if it was just rented.

Result? That screen completely changed the temperament of the entire event.

After I have gone through countless stage constructions and event executions, I am increasingly convinced of one thing: on the spot, visuals are the most direct language.

Especially for LED display screens used in event rentals, they are not as costly or complex to maintain as permanent installations, but the impact they bring is no less.

Today, I’ll take out all the pitfalls I’ve encountered and the experiences I’ve summed up over the years, and offer you a reference that’s free from detours, sales pitches, and full of practical tips – to help you perform even better in your next event.

When do you really need to rent an LED large screen?
I have to admit that at first I also thought, “A projector will do, à droite?” But when you actually go to the scene, you will find that the LED screen offers not only brightness and clarity, but also a sense of “ceremony”.

You can consider the following scenarios:

Outdoor activities: Especially during the day when the sunlight is intense, traditional projections simply cannot make it clear. The LED screen emits light by itself, is not afraid of ambient light, and the picture is still vivid.

For large-scale galas or performances: background animations, subtitles, and remote live streaming are all impossible without the support of a large screen.

Brand launches or corporate year-end parties: High brightness and high-definition picture quality can instantly enhance the brand’s temperament and greatly increase the audience’s memory.

For private customized events such as weddings and birthday banquets: playing photo albums, on-site interaction, and real-time bullet comments – all rely on this screen to create an atmosphere.

So my conclusion is: As long as you want the event to “produce good photos” and the scene to “shine”, it’s worth renting a large LED screen.

Before renting an LED display screen, it is essential to understand these points
As someone who often “puts out fires with activities”, I must remind you: An LED screen is not something that can be installed just by making a phone call and saying “I want one”.

You should at least figure out these points:

Indoor vs. Extérieur, don’t get them mixed up
The indoor screen has a slightly lower brightness and a higher pixel density, making it suitable for short-distance viewing.

The outdoor screen is waterproof, sun-proof, bright, wind-resistant and heat-resistant, but its resolution is slightly lower.

Don’t laugh. I really saw people move indoor screens outdoors for use. But that day, it suddenly rained and the entire screen almost caught fire.

2. The dot spacing determines the clarity
You may have heard of terms like P2, P3 and P5. En fait, they refer to the spacing between pixels. The smaller the number, the higher the clarity.

For example:

P2.5 is sufficient for small meetings.

Even if you sit far away at a large-scale concert, using a P4 is still quite impressive.

If the audience is very close to the screen (like booth interaction), it is recommended to choose P1.8 or even P1.5.

3. Don’t just decide the size based on your intuition
Once, our client insisted on “getting a 3-meter-wide piece”, but after setting it up on site, we found that we couldn’t see the content at all from the last row.

General advice:

Medium-sized indoor activities: Largeur 4-6 mètres, height 2-3 mètres

Outdoor large screens or main stages: Starting at 8 meters is more suitable

For weddings or small gatherings: 3×2 meters is also sufficient

The key is to move around in advance, measure the distance and the audience’s perspective.

4. Don’t neglect the “supporting equipment” aspect
Do you think renting an LED screen is just about the screen? No, non, non. And these:

Video processor (Scaler) : Responsible for signal conversion to ensure picture stability;

Support or hoisting system: Depending on the on-site conditions, in some sites, drilling is not allowed and only temporary structures can be built.

Operation engineer: Unless you can connect wires, adjust resolutions and understand signal switching, don’t even think about doing it yourself.

I once witnessed a wedding where there was no on-site engineer, Et par conséquent, the screen froze in “loading”… The groom almost burst into tears.

Why is it said that LED large screens are the “soul maker” of the event atmosphere?
I used to think that LED screens were “optional plus points”, but after doing many activities, you’ll understand:

At an event, the guest may not remember who hosted it or what the lines were said, but he will surely remember that screen that shone brightly before his eyes.

The LED display screen is not merely a technical device; it is the most direct emotional connector between you and the audience. It can be an amplifier of images, a creator of atmosphere, and even more so, the visual language of a brand.

affichage à LED de location d'événement is not merely about moving the images onto a large screen. It can bring all the imaginations in your mind about “stage”, “experience”, et “sense of story” into reality.

If you are currently struggling with how to choose an LED display screen, worried about the complexity of on-site layout, or don’t know where to start preparing – don’t worry, you are not alone.
I have walked these paths, made these mistakes, and found solutions step by step. I hope this article can help you avoid those pitfalls in advance and make the event more substantial.