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Barco’s Escape Theatrical Format Gains Acceptance at CinemaCon

by Chris Chinnock

Barco is pioneering the development of a new theatrical format called Escape. The idea is to flank the main theatrical screen with two side screens that can screen a big panoramic image or three …

Tags:Barco| Cinema| Large Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 17

Deluxe and Technicolor Launch Joint Venture In Digital Cinema

by Vanessa Browning

Deluxe and Technicolor announced today that they have entered into a binding agreement to create a new digital cinema joint venture, Deluxe Technicolor Digital Cinema, which will specialize in theatrical digital cinema mastering, distribution …

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Barco Signs Escape Deal

by Tom Allen

20th Century Fox and Posse Films have entered into an agreement with Barco to produce films for the Barco Escape panoramic film format. Both agreements cover multiple titles, and the Fox agreement will last …

Tags:Back Panel| Barco| Cinema| Large Display Monitor| Panoramic Displays| Vol 22 - Issue 17

Lasers Light Up CinemaCon 2015

by Matthew Brennesholtz

CinemaCon 2015 is going on April 20 – 23 at Caesar’s Place and other venues in Las Vegas. CinemaCon, celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, is the official convention of The National Association of …

Tags:3D Cinema| 6p Laser| Barco| Christie| Cinema| Laser Projectors| NEC| sony| Vol 22 - Issue 17

Light Sources, Signage and More at CinemaCon 2015

by Tom Allen

Various products were unveiled at Cinemacon in Las Vegas this month. We have pulled out some of the most interesting (see Product News), and have a roundup of other relevant ones here. The Cinecloud …

Tags:Barco| Cinema| Dolby| Dolby Atmos| Lamps| Large Display Monitor| Laser| Panoramic Displays| Philips| Vol 22 - Issue 17

FDA Does Not Adopt Recommendations on Laser Projection

by Chris Chinnock

In a setback for the laser projection industry, the FDA has not taken the advice of industry experts and has issued a tentative ruling that many view does not go far enough in removing …

Tags:Cinema| Large Display Monitor| Laser Projectors| Regulation| Vol 22 - Issue 16

Barco Shows Off Lasers and Panoramic Projection

by Tom Allen

Barco has shared details of its CinemaCon 2015 (20th – 23rd April, Las Vegas) stand. Visitors will be able to view a demonstration of an UltraHD laser projector, showing 3D at 60fps, as well …

Tags:Back Panel| Barco| Cinema| Large Display Monitor| Panoramic Displays| USA| Vol 22 - Issue 16

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Highlights from the Technology Summit on Cinema

by Chris Chinnock

Each year, SMPTE produces the NAB pre-show called the Technology Summit on Cinema (TSC), which I find a very worthwhile event to attend – if you have an interest in cutting edge technology as …

Tags:Cinema| HDR - High Dynamic Range| HFR - High Frame Rate| Laser Projectors| NAB 2015| Projection Screens| Vol 22 - Issue 17

Screen Technology Gets More Attention

by Chris Chinnock

RealD used the Technology Summit on Cinema to provide an update on development of its Ultrascreen technology, which also included the first public demo of its new screen technology showing 4k content from an …

Tags:3D Cinema| Cinema| Large Display Monitor| NAB 2015| Projection Screens| Vol 22 - Issue 16

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Disney Research Adds Attributes to Each Pixel

by Chris Chinnock

Disney Research used TSC to describe the filming and processing techniques developed in the making of a short film called “The Dream of Gabriel”. The organization is working on a number of advanced film-making …

Tags:Cinema| HDR - High Dynamic Range| HFR - High Frame Rate| Large Display Monitor| NAB 2015| Vol 22 - Issue 16