Cinema has long played a game of tag with intellectual property. In the 70’s and 80’s, exhibitors embraced the patented technologies that delivered significantly improved sound in their auditoriums. In the 90’s, intellectual property in cinema sound technologies created a confusing array of digital sound delivery methods, much to
Archives for November 2013
Barco’s Strategy with Auro-3D Has Issues
Barco, a Belgian company unknown to cinema 14 years ago, is today considered one of the very top digital cinema projector manufacturers. Strategically, Barco seeks to branch into other segments of cinema, a smart concept that should serve to leverage its well-earned presence in the world cinema market. But
Lasers, Speckle, and 3D
By now, the promises of laser illumination are well known: higher screen brightness with less heat on the imaging device, less power required for the lamp, and less demands on cooling systems. To a fair degree, the problems posed by laser illumination are also well-known: very high cost,