Water Screen

Water Screen Movie — full name laser water screen movie — uses two core systems working together: a water screen generator, which uses a high-pressure pump to spray water from bottom to top at high speed and atomize it into a fan-shaped screen, and a dedicated projector, which projects video content onto that atomized water surface.

At night, the fan-shaped water screen blends seamlessly into the dark sky, so characters appear to soar upward or descend from above as they enter and exit the frame — creating an ethereal, dreamlike viewing experience. The water screen stands over 20 meters tall and 30-50 meters wide, large enough to display VCD discs or purpose-made water-screen movies, making it a distinctive large-format advertising and entertainment medium. It is typically installed on public squares or wide open water surfaces.

Water Screen Movie systems form part of a broader family of water screen projection technology — for system types, site requirements, and engineering considerations, see our complete guide to water screen projection systems.

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Key Features

Two-system design — a water screen generator (high-pressure pump + atomizing nozzle system) paired with a dedicated projector for video display

Large-format display — over 20 meters tall and 30-50 meters wide, suited to landmark-scale outdoor installations

Seamless night-sky blending — the fan-shaped, atomized screen disappears into darkness, so projected figures appear to float, rise, or descend

Multi-sensory presentation — combines visual projection with the ambient sound and water vapor of the show itself

Flexible content playback — supports VCD discs and dedicated water-screen movie formats

Applications

Public squares and civic plazas

Large open water surfaces (lakes, reservoirs, wide rivers)

Large-scale advertising and brand activation events

Cultural tourism and landmark nighttime shows

Technical Advantages

1. Immersive 3D Visual Effect
Combined with a synchronized lighting display, the projected image shifts and flows across the atomized water surface, blending visual and auditory perception into a single three-dimensional impression.

2. Translucent, Dynamic Image Quality
Because the screen is water vapor rather than a solid surface, projected images remain translucent and continuously fluctuate, giving the visuals a distinct depth and movement that a standard flat screen can't replicate.

3. Full Multi-Sensory Experience
Beyond the visual imagery, audiences also experience the physical sensation of water vapor in the air and the changing ambient soundscape, extending the show beyond sight alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a water screen movie?
A water screen movie — also called a laser water screen movie — is a large fan-shaped screen made of atomized water, created by a high-pressure water screen generator, onto which video content is projected by a dedicated projector.

How large is the Water Screen Movie system?
The water screen typically stands over 20 meters tall and 30-50 meters wide, making it suitable for large public squares and open water surfaces.

What can be displayed on a water screen movie?
The system supports VCD discs as well as dedicated water-screen movie content produced specifically for this format.

Where can a water screen movie be installed?
It is typically installed on public squares or wide open water surfaces, such as lakes or large reservoirs, where there is enough space for the fan-shaped screen to form.

Why do water screen movies look different from a normal projection screen?
Because the "screen" is made of atomized water rather than a solid surface, the projected image stays translucent and continuously shifts, creating a floating, three-dimensional visual effect rather than a flat image.