Higher Frame Rates were infamously brought to life by Peter Jackson at CinemaCon. The good news is that the worst is behind us. 3-D Sound is gaining traction as Dolby stepped into the ring with its Atmos system, joining three other vendors with more-or-less similar systems at CinemaCon. Digital Cinema Screen Counts
Archives for April 2012
Higher Frame Rates
Peter Jackson may be a brilliant director, but he has no sales skills. There’s a sense that he likes to remain tucked away in New Zealand, press “play,” and without having the mind to face and connect with his audience, expect that they’ll appreciate his latest work. Unfortunately for
3-D Sound
As expected, Dolby introduced its Atmos sound system at CinemaCon, adding a fourth player in the 3-D sound for cinema game. Three other 3-D sound systems were represented at the trade show: Auro-3D, Imm Sound, and Iosono. When confusing choices are present, most exhibitors will go with
SMPTE Technology Summit for Cinema at NAB
SMPTE’s Technology Summit for Cinema (TSC), held at NAB, was a huge success this year. With 500 seats in the auditorium, it was a full house for nearly every session held during the two days of conference. The two most memorable sessions were those on laser projection, and on