Vol 24 – Issue 13 – Page 6

Hardware Updates from Dolby

by Chris Chinnock

We had a chance to sit down with Dolby at CinemaCon. There was no news concerning Dolby Cinema technology, but they did announce a deal to install new Dolby Cinema Theater in the Middle …

Several companies were at CinemaCon showcasing their RGB or laser phosphor laser sources for use in projectors for theatrical use. These included Moving Images Technology, China Film Co. and Power Technology. Moving Images Technology …

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4DX Theater Updates

by Chris Chinnock

4DX refers to adding motion and other sensory effects to chairs that can be used in theaters, lobbies, museums or theme parks. Two companies were represented at CinemaCon: CJ 4DPLEX and MediaMation CJ 4DPlex …

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VR Experiences at CinemaCon

by Chris Chinnock

“Experience” is the term used to describe your adventure in VR. In most cases at CinemaCon, this was more like a virtual ride, sometime augmented with 4D or 5D effects. I tried the Mummy …

The Studio and Exhibitor Perspective on VR at CinemaCon 2017

by Chris Chinnock

As expected, VR was well represented at CinemaCon this year. I was able to attend a seminar on the topic and try out several demos. Almost all the ones I saw featured VR plus …

CinemaCon Overview

by Chris Chinnock

In a companion “Theatrical Trends from CinemaCon” article I described some of the trends I saw after my first morning at CinemaCon 2017. These trends remain valid, and are fully explored in the articles …

Nordija Launches Android TV App for Pay-TV Operators

by Alan Spencer

Nordija has developed an Android app which is an operator-focused solution for Android TV and is available from the Google Play Store. The app combines the operator branded interface with full access to standard …

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Optoma Adds Six DLP Projectors

by Bob Raikes

Optoma has released six new DLP projector models with up to 4,000 lumens of output and based on lamp technology. Resolutions are FullHD, 1280 x 800 (WXGA) and 1024 x 768 (XGA). Joe Ahmed, …

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TVLogic Will Have Four New Monitors at NAB

by Bob Raikes

TVLogic said that it would have new monitors at NAB 2017 including: UM-310R The LUM-310R (shown as a prototype at IBC) is a 4K HDR Reference Master production monitor with a 31″ wide Super-IPS …

Nokia Phone to Have 5.5″ QHD AMOLED Display?

by Alan Spencer

Nokia recently launched the iconic 3310 to add to the small range of other Nokia phones. Now it is rumoured that Nokia is working on a new flagship phone, the Nokia 9. According to …

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Five Japanese TV Networks in Streaming Initiative

by Alan Spencer

All five major commercial TV networks in Japan have agreed to join forces and develop a system that will enable simultaneous broadcasting of broadcast TV content via IP. Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, TV Asahi, …

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Apple TV Plans To Sell a Premium Bundle

by Alan Spencer

According to Recode, Apple TV is trying to position itself as a major pay-TV player, and wants to sell premium bundles of top channels. Apple TV currently sells HBO, Showtime and Starz separately but …