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Sony Debuts 4K Simulation Projector

by Chris Chinnock

New for I/ITSEC 2015 is the Sony VPL-GTZ280 projector – a 4K model with a laser-phosphor source that is purpose-built for the simulation market. It should ship in February 2016. It will be offered …

Measuring Cinema Contrast – an Update

by Chris Chinnock

Miller Schuck from RealD also gave a presentation on work they have done to understand the real contrast in a theater and how that might impact the design of a HDR projector. Schuck gave …

China Developing Cinema Image Standards

by Chris Chinnock

One of the papers delivered at the SMPTE conference focused on what the Chinese government and exhibitors are doing about image quality – both 2D and 3D. There already exists a Chinese standard, GD/J047-2013, …

Barco Brings Laser to Korea

by Tom Allen

Barco has installed its first flagship laser projector in South Korea. Lotte Cinema chose the DP4K-60L for its SuperPlex auditorium in Seoul: this is a premium location, with a 22m-wide screen, 3D sound and …

Hollywood Excited by HDR & WCG and “The sparkle in actors’ eyes”

by Bob Raikes

Unfortunately the joys of torrential rain and Monday morning Amsterdam traffic meant that we missed the very beginning of the Pixar/ILM keynote. The discussion when we sneaked in was about the use of different …

World’s Largest Cinema Operator and Christie Sign Strategic Partnership

by Tom Allen

An Extensive agreement with Wanda Cinema Lineto accelerate Digital Cinema and Immersive Sound Rollout in China sees Christie 2/4K digital cinema projectors, Christie 6P laser projectors and Christie Vive Audio solutions installed among 1,500-plus …

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NEC Display NC1201L Digital Cinema Projector Achieves DCI Compliance

by Helen Vince

NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, today announced Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) compliance for its NC1201L laser projector, targeted to modestly sized theaters. The NC1201L …

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Smallest Barco Cinema Projector Takes Digital Cinema Where it’s Never Gone Before

by Helen Vince

Barco, global market share leader in digital cinema projection, is proud to introduce the smallest member of its digital cinema projector portfolio. The DP2K-6E brings the renowned Barco image quality, reliability, modularity, and powerful …

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Barco Shows Smallest-Ever Cinema Projector

by Tom Allen

Barco’s new digital cinema projector is the company’s smallest ever. The DP2K-6E is 689 x 664 x 369mm and weighs 53.8kg (‘small’ is a relative term… – TA). Featuring Barco Alchemy processing, the new …

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RealD Finds Big Problem with 6p 3D Glasses for PLF Laser Projection

by Chris Chinnock

6p laser projection offers many advantages for theatrical 3D such as high luminance and high contrast. 3D separation is based upon glasses that use two different sets of RGB filters to pass the 6 …

Admiral Marks Renovation With NEC

by Tom Allen

West Seattle’s Admiral Theatre is being renovated – a project begun with the upcoming installation of two NEC digital laser projectors. The projectors will be installed in June and the entire process should be …

NEC Display Solutions Announces Latest Laser Projector ‘Game Changer’ for Digital Cinema

by Helen Vince

NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, today announced July 2015 availability of the latest addition to its digital cinema laser projector lineup, the NC1201L Digital …

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