Conversion of cinema theatre to a super cinema theatre
First Claim
1. A method of converting a multiplex theatre hall to create a more immersive motion picture experience, the multiplex theatre hall being of the type having a motion picture projector for projecting an image and a first projection screen configured for displaying an image in a selected presentation format with a first vertical spread angle of projection having its vertex coincident with the projector location, the method comprising:
- providing a second projection screen that is configured for displaying an image in the selected presentation format over a substantial portion of the screen;
which image when displayed would have a greater vertical spread angle of projection than the first vertical spread angle of projection, as referenced from the same projector location.
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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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14 Claims
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1. A method of converting a multiplex theatre hall to create a more immersive motion picture experience, the multiplex theatre hall being of the type having a motion picture projector for projecting an image and a first projection screen configured for displaying an image in a selected presentation format with a first vertical spread angle of projection having its vertex coincident with the projector location, the method comprising:
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providing a second projection screen that is configured for displaying an image in the selected presentation format over a substantial portion of the screen; which image when displayed would have a greater vertical spread angle of projection than the first vertical spread angle of projection, as referenced from the same projector location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of converting a multiplex theatre hall to create a more immersive motion picture experience, the multiplex theatre hall comprising a first projection screen configured for displaying an image in a selected presentation format with a first vertical spread angle of projection having its vertex coincident with an associated projector location, the method comprising:
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replacing the first projection screen with a second projection screen that is configured for displaying an image in the selected presentation format over a substantial portion of the screen; which image when displayed would have a greater vertical spread angle of projection than the first vertical spread angle of projection, as referenced from the same projector location. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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