Sony: From lasers and LED to FINITY & beyond
In the first of series of articles that takes an in-depth look into the major projector manufacturers and their product line-up, Peter Knight explores the points of differentiation that set …
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Breathing new life into series 1 projectors
Some exhibitors don’t want to ride the upgrade rollercoaster… For those who want to prolong the life of older digital equipment, DigiCine offer a solution. Peter Knight examines its retro-fit …
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Cinema’s head is in the cloud
Shifting our processing power to the internet is the next natural step in cinema’s technological revolution. Saul Mahoney from online production specialists Sundog Media Toolkit, explains the direction of travel. …
Read More Everybody Wants Everything
IMIS COO Bryan Cook on what technological overabundance means for cinema here is a constant emergence of new technology developed for the film industry. With new technology also comes …
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Audio that moves you
Finnish entrepreneurs Flexound Augmented Audio have developed an economical in-seat multi-sensory sound solution that might shake up your audience and your business. Martin Dew talks to CEO Mervi Heinaro and …
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Showcasing the full 360 view
Is VR really for cinemas? As Ollie Kilvert, director of the360view explains, it is when it’s used to get the audience through the front door. Words: Ollie Kilvert N …
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Scratch, Crackle, Pop: The Enduring Appeal of Film at Home
Small-format Super 8 and 16mm film projection is alive and well in the home, possibly seeing a resurgence among enthusiasts similar to the vinyl craze for audio aficionados. But what …
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Movies for an Audience of one!
As modern cinema professionals we like to think the exhibition industry is a hotbed of innovation, but, as Mark Trompeteler illustrates, today’s technology often takes inspiration from the past — …
Read More Subtitling in UK cinemas: a new way forward
In partnership with Action on Hearing Loss, the UK Cinema Association (UKCA) has launched a Technology Challenge Fund, to stimulate development of a solution that allows people with hearing loss …
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Direct view displays: Cinema LED Screens in the Real World
Arguably the most significant innovation in cinema since digital projection, the use of LED screens to show first-run films has been a hot topic for over a year. Patrick von …
Read More Help me, VR films in 3D… You’re my only hope!
VR is hailed as one of the most promising directions for cinema. Here Peter Knight argues the case for another possible direction — holographic projection Imagine going to the …
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Renovating the World’s Busiest Cinema
Reinvigorating an existing site is tough. If it’s the world’s busiest cinema, it’s tougher still. Architect David Wallace outlines the design direction and principles behind the renovation of Dubai’s Reel …
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