An ambient light rejecting screen negates the washout effects of ambient light while maintaining superb picture quality under normal room lighting conditions. The ambient light rejecting projector screen is the perfect solution for rooms that have little or no control over incidental light. This means that an ALR screen is an ideal fit for family rooms as well as lecture halls, boardrooms, sports bars, training facilities, and other business environments. There are many ambient light rejection projector screen variants to choose from. This includes CLR or ceiling light rejecting projector screen materials are specially designed for the presence of overhead light sources commonly encountered in residential and commercial environments. This type is also specifically geared toward UST or ultra-short throw projectors. The ALR projector screen is superior to traditional white or gray materials in its ability to maintain a sharp, bright image regardless of ambient light. The angular reflective or retro reflective material incorporates a diffusion layer over a highly reflective surface. This causes direct light from the projector to reflect squarely into the viewer's field of vision while the outer contrast layer enhances image quality while absorbing indirect ambient light.