CJ@IBC EDCF Global Update
EDCF provides an annual overview of the latest developments in digital cinema as part of the IBC Big Screen. CJ was there to take note.
CJ@IBC ‘Life of Pi’ in Christie 6P laser 14 ftL 3D with Dolby Atmos
Full brightness 3D projection using laser projectors and Dolby Atmos was demonstrated for Life of Pi at IBC Big Screen. CJ was there and in the projection booth.
CJ@IBC ‘Tri-focal Camera Systems – Will Hybrid 3D prove to be the ultimate 3D?’
Native 3D shooting purists vs. 2D-to-3D conversion advocates may find common ground with the new technology developed by Arri and Fraunhofer, ued by ex-Disney tech guru Howard Lukk to shoot the short film Make Beleive, sneak peeked at IBC Big Screen
CJ@IBC ‘Event Cinema – more than just TV on the Big Screen’
Event cinema is about to become a billion dollar busisness. Leading practitioners assembled to share their experience of events such as Doctor Who and Met Opera on the big screen around the world.
CJ@IBC ‘Big Screen and Second Screen – can they coexist peacefully and profitably?’
The use of smartphones in cinemas is often reviled, but these experts and practitioners show how it can be enjoyable and profitable as part of the IBC Big Screen Experience.
CJ@IBC ‘High Dynamic Range imaging – contrasting views?’
The quest for better-(not-just-more)-pixels is a big theme at this year’s IBC conference – primarily for television but with major implications for film and cinema too. For anyone thinking of buying a 4K/UHD TV, this is the session that tells you to wait until more than just the resoluti…
IBC 2014 Big Screen Experience – Q&A With Exec Producer Julian Pinn
With digital cinema conversion completed in most of the world, this year the IBC Big Screen Experience (running 12-15 September in Amsterdam’s RAI) has be re-vamped extensively to focus on the latest issues facing the industry. Sessions such as EDCF have been moved from their traditional slot…
CineEurope Grows With Confidence
The third annual CineEurope in Barcelona conclude yesterday on a strong and confidant note, with a clear voice and profile as the must-attend trade show for the Euro-Asia/EMEA cinema exhibition industry. UNIC’s member territories represent almost 30 per cent of global box office. In some of th…
CineEurope 2014: Immersive Sound Focus Session
With just 60 seats in a temporary room the middle of the trade show, there are 30+ people standing at the back. Either the immersive audio session is a wild success or the venue is too small. And there is plenty of surround sound which can be seen throughout the rest of the show. TheRead More
CineEurope 2014: The Future of Big Screen
Next panel-ette starts a bit early with IHS’s David Hancock saying he will try to “keep it short, sharp and punchy.” RealD and IMAX in the ring with him. Here are some of the highlights from the panel discussion as submitted live via iPhone: “How do you define large screen?…