Series 4 projection: The magic of mirrors
Inside the latest projectors, a radical overhaul of the chipset at the heart of digital cinema has taken place. Peter Knight examines the details of Texas Instruments’ new .98” 4K …
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QSC: Striving to deliver the networked cinema
With its roots in rock and roll, QSC has been a stalwart name in high-performance amplifiers for many years. But today its range extends far beyond audio, into a fully …
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NEC: keeping the customer satisfied
A strong culture of customer support ensures NEC builds long-term partnerships with cinemas, as Peter Knight discovers at its UK service centre. EC traces its history back to the …
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Events: New horizons for the big screen: UKCA Conference, London
ow often have we all heard that it is technology that is transformational in the cinema-going experience? And how often has that statement been directed exclusively to sound and vision …
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Audio that delivers hammer blows to the opposition?
With the ability to reach infrasonic frequencies as low as 18Hz, the Thor subwoofer from MAG Cinema deploys innovative technology to deliver an immersive bass experience. Peter Knight listens in. …
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From arc lamps to laser: A projectionist’s journey
Since the 1960s, Fred Fullerton has been a feature in some of the best cinemas — including Disney’s own one. This June he says goodbye after 54 years in the …
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The modern-day travelling cinema show
Peter Knight hits the road and investigates the modern-day showmen and women of cinema who carry on the traditions of the early pioneers of mobile cinema. uestion – what do …
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A return to the golden age
Peter Knight steps through the doors of the newly reopened Odeon Luxe Leicester Square and discovers a breath-taking refurbishment that marries technology and heritage. he golden age of cinema …
Read More Welcome to the experience revolution
Driven by changes in retail and leisure-time expectations, entertainment specialist Holovis has launched a new company, Extended Cinema, to transform the film experience. Peter Knight explores the future. Cinema Technology …
Read More Christie: A digital leader with heritage
Continuing his series of in-depth looks at major projector manufacturers, in Christie Peter Knight finds an established specialist that puts image quality and value of the experience at the heart …
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Widening the entertainment horizons: ScreenX arrives in the UK
Launched in the UK in August, CT experienced the first installation of ScreenX, at London’s Cineworld O2. Peter Knight widens his eyes to see how the format performs, Words Peter …
Read More Opinion: Cinema: a church for all
One size does not fit all, a point that Peter Knight celebrates in cinema terms am pretty sure my idea of a great cinema experience will be different to …
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