Conversion of cinema theatre to a super cinema theatre
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1. A method of converting a multiplex theatre hall into an immersive motion picture theatre hall, comprising:
- a. providing a multiplex theatre hall having a rear wall and comprising;
i. a first projection screen positioned a distance D1 from the rear wall;
ii. a set of loudspeakers; and
iii. at least first and second patron seat locations;
b. providing a projection screen positioned a distance D2 from the rear wall, where D2 is greater than D1, by either (i) moving the first projection screen or (ii) erecting a second projection screen;
c. providing a sound absorbing acoustic barrier positioned a distance D3 from the rear wall, where D3 is less than D2;
d. positioning at least some of the set of loudspeakers a distance D4 from the rear wall, where D4 is greater than D3 and less than D2, such loudspeakers receiving signals via separate audio channels; and
e. aiming the set of loudspeakers so that patrons sitting at the first and second seat locations perceive sound from all audio channels as having essentially the same volume level and tonal quality, thereby creating an immersive motion picture theatre hall.
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Abstract
Methods of and equipment for converting existing standard motion picture theatres to one having highly immersive, large fields of view are addressed. Aspects of the methods including moving motion picture screens closer to the audience and employing different projection equipment to avoid or minimize appearance of unrealistic or non-natural image artifacts. Alternative sound systems too are detailed.
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1. A method of converting a multiplex theatre hall into an immersive motion picture theatre hall, comprising:
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a. providing a multiplex theatre hall having a rear wall and comprising; i. a first projection screen positioned a distance D1 from the rear wall; ii. a set of loudspeakers; and iii. at least first and second patron seat locations; b. providing a projection screen positioned a distance D2 from the rear wall, where D2 is greater than D1, by either (i) moving the first projection screen or (ii) erecting a second projection screen; c. providing a sound absorbing acoustic barrier positioned a distance D3 from the rear wall, where D3 is less than D2; d. positioning at least some of the set of loudspeakers a distance D4 from the rear wall, where D4 is greater than D3 and less than D2, such loudspeakers receiving signals via separate audio channels; and e. aiming the set of loudspeakers so that patrons sitting at the first and second seat locations perceive sound from all audio channels as having essentially the same volume level and tonal quality, thereby creating an immersive motion picture theatre hall. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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