Motion picture projecting system
First Claim
1. A motion picture projecting system comprising a single projector including means for projecting images conventionally from anamorphic film through an anamorphic lens and a screen positioned to have images so projected cast thereon, said screen having a viewing surface which is deeply curved, the lateral extent of the curve of said screen being limited to a range of 138°
- to 150° and
its viewing surface being positioned and configured to intercept the total of each image in advance of what would be considered its normal focal plane and to have the image essentially fill its viewing surface whereby to have the elements of said image disposed thereon in a manner to lend a depth of perception and a sense of participation on the part of a viewer.
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Abstract
A system for projecting and exhibiting motion pictures creating for the viewer illusory impressions of depth and participation. The system employs a single projector equipped with an anamorphic lens. In preferred embodiment the projector, using a standard 35 mm anamorphic film, projects onto a deeply curved screen. The arrangement is such that the system uniquely functions to produce good image focus over the entire surface of the screen to which the image is applied, lending a viewer a decidedly improved depth of perception.
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11 Claims
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1. A motion picture projecting system comprising a single projector including means for projecting images conventionally from anamorphic film through an anamorphic lens and a screen positioned to have images so projected cast thereon, said screen having a viewing surface which is deeply curved, the lateral extent of the curve of said screen being limited to a range of 138°
- to 150° and
its viewing surface being positioned and configured to intercept the total of each image in advance of what would be considered its normal focal plane and to have the image essentially fill its viewing surface whereby to have the elements of said image disposed thereon in a manner to lend a depth of perception and a sense of participation on the part of a viewer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
- to 150° and
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