World?s st permanent cinema laser projection installation

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World s 1st permanent cinema laser projection installation --

Wed, 25 Sep 2013 10:29

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Digital cinema projection company Christie has been chosen to supply and install the world s first commercial digital laser projection solution at the Seattle Cinerama Theatre in the US. The purchase order is for a 4K Christie digital laser projector, with scalable light output up to 60,000 lumens.

When hi-tech visionary Paul G. Allen bought the theatre in 1999, he gave Cinerama full rein to innovate in order to provide our community with a cutting-edge movie- going experience, says Greg Wood, Cinerama theatre manager. Selecting a laser projection solution with its ability to render 2D and 3D movies with stunning clarity and brilliant, accurate colour rendition is in keeping with this tradition.

We were excited by demonstrations of the technology earlier this year by Christie and we are looking forward to welcoming this reliable and brilliant laser projector installation to our space.

Christie recently received the first US FDA approval of variance allowing the sale of laser projectors for use in a cinema, which is the first and only such variance to date approved for a manufacturer of DCI-compliant cinema projectors.

Jack Kline, president & COO, Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc., said, Cinerama has a long history of innovation and our latest projector will empower the theatre to take the audience experience to the next level. A laser projector is a significant investment for any cinema and the fact that the Seattle Cinerama has chosen Christie to help this venue continue in its capacity as one of the world s premiere movie theatres is a great vote of confidence.

Site scoping and technical evaluations began in August, with an anticipated switch over from conventional digital projection to the latest Christie digital cinema laser projector planned for early next year.

Dr Don Shaw, senior director, Product Management, Christie Entertainment Solutions, noted, Cinerama s huge screen requires the best and brightest in digital cinema projection technology, so it can demonstrate how spectacularly a movie maker s vision can be realised when shown at high contrast ratios and intense light levels. This in turn will yield an entirely new and naturally immersive experience for the average moviegoer and aficionados alike. We know that Christie laser projection will deliver beyond everyone s already-high expectations.

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