http://www.cinetechgeek.com Video blog on cinema business and technology Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:18:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/feed/podcast James Gardiner is a part owner in DCN (Digital Cinema Network Australia - www.d-cine.net) and digitAll (www.digitall.net.au) and is involved in the installation and development of DCI d-Cinema and e-Cinema projection systems. Cine Tech Geek is an informative video blog which will explain the details and reality of the future of Cinema. Disclaimer: This is a personal weblog. The opinions expressed here represent my own and not those of my employer(s). Video blog on cinema business and technology James Gardiner http://www.cinetechgeek.com/cinetechgeek-R01-01-300x300.jpghttp://www.cinetechgeek.com cinema, DCI, DLP, projection, exebition, d-cinema, e-cinema, dcinema, ecinema no James Gardiner james.gardiner@crafted.com.au http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2010/01/20/the-challenge-for-remote-cinemas/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2010/01/20/the-challenge-for-remote-cinemas/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:39:11 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=244 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2010/01/20/the-challenge-for-remote-cinemas/feed/ 6 <p>In this video I talk with Phil, the head tech at Fenwick 3 in Esperance, Western Australia. This is a very remote location with special needs and skill sets. Let Phil explain..</p> In this video I talk with Phil, the head tech at Fenwick 3 in Esperance, Western Australia. This is a very remote location with special needs and skill sets. Let Phil explain.. http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/12/03/pink-and-green-screen-3d-content-on-a-2d-screen/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/12/03/pink-and-green-screen-3d-content-on-a-2d-screen/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:51:20 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=241 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/12/03/pink-and-green-screen-3d-content-on-a-2d-screen/feed/ 2 <p>In this video I discuss the Pink and Green colours on screen and why some times we get them by mistake when going into a show.  This is the result of 3D content mixed into a 2D show.</p> <p>From here we discuss how we can display content supplied in 3D, and make it work on a 2D screen.</p> In this video I discuss the Pink and Green colours on screen and why some times we get them by mistake when going into a show.  This is the result of 3D content mixed into a 2D show. From here we discuss how we can display content supplied in 3D, [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/10/21/the-future-of-streaming-content-in-a-cinema/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/10/21/the-future-of-streaming-content-in-a-cinema/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:20:40 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=235 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/10/21/the-future-of-streaming-content-in-a-cinema/feed/ 0 <p>This is the second part (Part 2 of 2).  The first half is called <a href="http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/10/20/what-can-i-plug-into-a-dci-projector/">What can I plug into a DCI projector</a>.</p> <p>Following on from what we can plug into a DCI projector, in this following video I show you some technology my company “<a href="http://www.digitall.net.au">digitAll</a>” is working on to answer the many issues associated with this issue.  It also answer the future trends of alternate content in the cinema and how to make it seamless to show streaming real time content on one or more screens with little effort and cost.</p> This is the second part (Part 2 of 2).  The first half is called What can I plug into a DCI projector. Following on from what we can plug into a DCI projector, in this following video I show you some technology my company “digitAll” is working [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/10/20/what-can-i-plug-into-a-dci-projector/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/10/20/what-can-i-plug-into-a-dci-projector/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:43:49 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=202 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/10/20/what-can-i-plug-into-a-dci-projector/feed/ 1 <p>This video is part 1 of 2.  Find the second half “<a href="http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/10/21/">The future of streaming content in a cinema.</a>” here.</p> <p>It has been a busy time for me.  I have been working on some new technology so my time to put into cinetechgeek has been limited.</p> <p>I hope you find this video helpful.  The question of what can I plug into a DCI projector is a common one.  There are limitations.  In this video I cover what you can plug into a DCI projector.  But this is only the start.  Knowing what you can plug in, and actually programming a DCI projector to accept the type of signal are two very different and difficult issues.  This video covers the first issue.  I will make a video later to generally, considering the 3 different makes,  cover how to program the projectors.</p> <p>This is a long video so I have broken it up into two sections. (Keep under 10 min so friendly with YouTube).  The second video is called “The future of streaming content in a Cinema”.  It covers new ways to move content around a cinema and a prototype of that technology.</p> <p>Please enjoy this video, following is adjoining content mentioned in the video.</p> <p>—</p> <p>As shown in the video, view the NEC NC-projector list/table of supported signals that can go into a DCI projector. This list is the same for NEC, Christie and Barco. Download the <a href="/wp-content/uploads/DLP-Cinema-Input-Signal-List.pdf">PDF here</a>.</p> <p>—</p> <p><strong>Christie Comments on HDCP in their projectors</strong></p> <p>Q: “How/what do you look for in the interface to know if the projector has the HDCP (for DVI port) supported interface card installed?”<br /> Answer: Determining HDCP Support for Christie Series-1 Digital Cinema Projectors</p> <p><img class="size-full wp-image-205 aligncenter" title="HDCP FAQ Series-1 Rev4_html_478055d" src="/wp-content/uploads/HDCP-FAQ-Series-1-Rev4_html_478055d.gif" alt="HDCP FAQ Series-1 Rev4_html_478055d" width="276" height="185" /><br /> All CP2000-ZX and CP2000-M projectors are and always have been HDCP compliant. Christie was the first DLP cinema OEM to provide for this functionality before TI included it on their interface boards in 2008. When Christie unveiled the HDCP capable ZX far ahead of the competition, it caused other OEMs to pressure TI into releasing an HDCP compliant board for all OEMs. For older projectors (prior to 2008)<br /> HDCP support is determined by the version of Interface Board. Christie Engineers will typically check HDCP compliance based on Interface Board Type using the ‘DLP control program’. Only Interface Boards ‘Type 4’ are HDCP compliant. End-users with legacy projectors (for example, the CP2000-H/i/S/X) may also visually inspect the upper left corner of the interface board (part # for the HDCP model is 002-120383-xx ).</p> <ul> <li>Series 1 SR – Secure ready (Type 2)</li> <li>Series 1 S – Secure (upgraded 1SR) (Type 3)</li> <li>Series 1 RH – RoHS Hybrid (Type 3)</li> <li>Series 1 R- RoHS Compliant (Type 3)</li> <li>Series 1CP – HDCP enabled (Type 4)</li> <li>NOTE: (The new Type 6 Encapsulated Security Kit, HDCP, is now available, PN 003-120460-XX, See Image 2)</li> </ul> <p><img class="size-full wp-image-205 aligncenter" title="HDCP FAQ Series-1 Rev4_html_m3b362531" src="/wp-content/uploads/HDCP-FAQ-Series-1-Rev4_html_m3b362531.gif" alt="HDCP FAQ Series-1 Rev4_html_m3b362531" width="378" height="256" /><br /> Image 2: Type 6 – Encapsulated Security Kit, HDCP<br [...] This video is part 1 of 2.  Find the second half “The future of streaming content in a cinema.” here. It has been a busy time for me.  I have been working on some new technology so my time to put into cinetechgeek has been limited. I hope you [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/08/11/3d-windows-and-masking-for-3d-in-cinemas/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/08/11/3d-windows-and-masking-for-3d-in-cinemas/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:03:18 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=186 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/08/11/3d-windows-and-masking-for-3d-in-cinemas/feed/ 5 <p>In this video I describe a new 3D presentation method in which you do not mask out all the unused area.  This area is used to enhance the 3D effect. I then show the Video from Walt Disney which shows a new SCOPE on FLAT 3 effect.  Finally I  describe a major problem with the use of this technique.</p> In this video I describe a new 3D presentation method in which you do not mask out all the unused area.  This area is used to enhance the 3D effect. I then show the Video from Walt Disney which shows a new SCOPE on FLAT 3 effect.  Finally I  [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/07/06/the-reald-xl-3d-system-better-brighter-3d/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/07/06/the-reald-xl-3d-system-better-brighter-3d/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:56:15 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=180 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/07/06/the-reald-xl-3d-system-better-brighter-3d/feed/ 3 <p>In this video I take a look at the RealD-XL 3D attachment for DCI-cinema digital projectors. I look at how the new XL product, an evolution of the Z-Screen system, can re-use the light discarded by the z-screen and effectively double the efficiency of the original Z-Screen system.</p> <p>RealD is dominant in the 3D market.  The XL, with its supiriour light output, is likely to keep them their as it allows the use of mid-sized projectors (Cheaper cost/running) then 3D systems comeing before the XL.</p> n this video I take a look at the RealD-XL 3D attachment for DCI-cinema digital projectors. I look at how the new XL product, an evolution of the Z-Screen system, can re-use the light discarded by the z-screen and effectively double the efficiency [...] no http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/06/14/cinema-and-digital-media-now-and-into-the-future/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/06/14/cinema-and-digital-media-now-and-into-the-future/#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:27:05 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=167 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/06/14/cinema-and-digital-media-now-and-into-the-future/feed/ 0 <p>In this video I discuss the future of the types of digital media files a cinema is likely to get.  From a DCI-DCP feature film file on a Hard drive, to typical digital media files such a used by Youtube or for general sending video around the internet.  I discuss the likely methods cinema may approach in getting these files on screen and the options they have.</p> In this video I discuss the future of the types of digital media files a cinema is likely to get.  From a DCI-DCP feature film file on a Hard drive, to typical digital media files such a used by Youtube or for general sending video around the [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/06/14/showest-%e2%80%93-qube-cinema-player-and-dcp-creation/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/06/14/showest-%e2%80%93-qube-cinema-player-and-dcp-creation/#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:30:42 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=158 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/06/14/showest-%e2%80%93-qube-cinema-player-and-dcp-creation/feed/ 0 <p>Qube cinema shows us the new DCI player, the DX20, a collaboration between Qube and DTS. Rajesh also shows us Qube Master Express to convert general media files into DCP files compatible with d-cinema (DCI) media players.</p> Qube cinema shows us the new DCI player, the DX20, a collaboration between Qube and DTS. Rajesh also shows us Qube Master Express to convert general media files into DCP files compatible with d-cinema (DCI) media players. http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/05/05/showest-nec-dci-projectors/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/05/05/showest-nec-dci-projectors/#comments Tue, 05 May 2009 11:59:57 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=140 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/05/05/showest-nec-dci-projectors/feed/ 0 <p>Jim Reisteter, General Manager, Digital Cinema Division at <a href="http://www.nec.com/global/solutions/digitalcinema/d_cinema_sol.html">NEC</a> takes us through whats happening with NEC projectors and roll out announcements.</p> Jim Reisteter, General Manager, Digital Cinema Division at NEC takes us through whats happening with NEC projectors and roll out announcements. http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/05/04/showest-dts-dci-media-player-and-tools/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/05/04/showest-dts-dci-media-player-and-tools/#comments Sun, 03 May 2009 14:22:49 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=137 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/05/04/showest-dts-dci-media-player-and-tools/feed/ 0 <p><a href="http://www.dtsdcinema.com/">DTS</a> and <a href="http://www.qubecinema.com">Qube</a> join forces to create the DC20 SMS (Screen managemant system) or DCI media player.  This ads to DTS work in the TMS (Theatre management system) area.</p> DTS and Qube join forces to create the DC20 SMS (Screen managemant system) or DCI media player.  This ads to DTS work in the TMS (Theatre management system) area. http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/05/04/showest-dts-xd20/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/05/04/showest-dts-xd20/#comments Sun, 03 May 2009 14:17:20 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=135 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/05/04/showest-dts-xd20/feed/ 0 <p>The <a href="http://www.dtsdcinema.com/">DTS</a> <a href="http://www.dtsdcinema.com/Support/Products/XD20/DTS_XD20_ProductSheet.pdf">DX20</a> is a digital media player that film audio and high definition video out.</p> The DTS DX20 is a digital media player that film audio and high definition video out. http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/05/04/showest-dts-masterimage-3d/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/05/04/showest-dts-masterimage-3d/#comments Sun, 03 May 2009 14:10:01 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=133 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/05/04/showest-dts-masterimage-3d/feed/ 1 <p>Sperling from <a href="http://www.dtsdcinema.com/">DTS</a> shows us the <a href="http://www.masterimage.co.kr/">MasterImage</a> 3D system. This system uses polarising filters by using a spinning wheel in front of the DCI projector lens.  It can be moved from projector to projector.  It requires a silver screen like all Polarising 3D system.  It also  makes use of the inexpensive/disposable 3D glasses.</p> Sperling from DTS shows us the MasterImage 3D system. This system uses polarising filters by using a spinning wheel in front of the DCI projector lens.  It can be moved from projector to projector.  It requires a silver screen like all Polarising [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/25/showest-qsc-audio-solutions-for-cinema/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/25/showest-qsc-audio-solutions-for-cinema/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2009 13:33:45 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=130 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/25/showest-qsc-audio-solutions-for-cinema/feed/ 2 <p>At Showest this year <a href="http://www.qscaudio.com/">QSC</a> introduces their new Audio processor, the <a href="http://www.qscaudio.com/products/network/dcp300/">DCP-300</a>.  A very impressive unit with more options and integration that I could have ever imagines for a sound system.</p> <p>In brief – A Cinema Processor, Booth Monitor and Digital Crossover along with network<br /> control and monitoring of DSP, amplifiers and speakers in one integrated package.</p> At Showest this year QSC introduces their new Audio processor, the DCP-300.  A very impressive unit with more options and integration that I could have ever imagines for a sound system. In brief – A Cinema Processor, Booth Monitor and Digital [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/24/showest-christie/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/24/showest-christie/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:33:36 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=128 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/24/showest-christie/feed/ 0 <p><a href="http://www.christiedigital.com/">Christie Digital</a>, Jennifer takes us though some of the new features to the Christie Digital Cinema Range and we take a close look at the new mechanical lens for 2000 series digial cinema (DCI) projectors.  See <a href="http://www.christiedigital.com/AMEN/Resources/TechnicalReference/ILSLensConversionTrainingVideo.htm">THIS</a> link for a link to a Video on ow to INSTALL the lens kit.</p> Christie Digital, Jennifer takes us though some of the new features to the Christie Digital Cinema Range and we take a close look at the new mechanical lens for 2000 series digial cinema (DCI) projectors.  See THIS link for a link to a Video on ow [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/21/showest-usl/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/21/showest-usl/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:17:19 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=114 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/21/showest-usl/feed/ 0 <p>Tim Holmes from “<a href="http://www.acoustx.us/">AcoustX</a> – the industry experts in audio analysis for cinema, broadcast, and home theatre” shows us the “<a href="http://www.acoustx.us/D2_Acoustical_Measurement_System.html">D2 System</a>“.</p> <p>The D2 Acoustical Measurement System is used by cinema professionals around the world in motion picture dubbing stages, commercial cinemas, and home theatres. It is a comprehensive approach to cinema testing.</p> Tim Holmes from “AcoustX – the industry experts in audio analysis for cinema, broadcast, and home theatre” shows us the “D2 System“. The D2 Acoustical Measurement System is used by cinema professionals around the world in motion picture [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/19/showest-usl-captioning/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/19/showest-usl-captioning/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:09:17 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=112 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/19/showest-usl-captioning/feed/ 0 <p><a href="http://www.uslinc.com">USL</a> was showing of some new products current and in development for use in closed captions.  Closed captioning will soon be government mandated in many parts of the world.   As a cinema exhibitor, these new products are something you should be aware of.</p> USL was showing of some new products current and in development for use in closed captions.  Closed captioning will soon be government mandated in many parts of the world.   As a cinema exhibitor, these new products are something you should be [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/18/showest-mit/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/18/showest-mit/#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:06:30 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=110 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/18/showest-mit/feed/ 0 <p><a href="http://www.movingimagetech.com/">MOVING iMAGE TECHNOLOGIES</a> produces a full complement of motion picture equipment and services including: custom engineering, systems design, integration, digital technology solutions for 3D, digital cinema, pre-feature on-screen advertising and other components to support the cinema industry’s transition to digital.</p> MOVING iMAGE TECHNOLOGIES produces a full complement of motion picture equipment and services including: custom engineering, systems design, integration, digital technology solutions for 3D, digital cinema, pre-feature on-screen advertising and [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/17/showest-cru-dataport/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/17/showest-cru-dataport/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:00:26 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=108 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/17/showest-cru-dataport/feed/ 0 <p><a href="http://www.cru-dataport.com/">CRU-Dataport</a> is the standard way for sending DCI-DCP’s (Films in the DCI digital format) around via Hard Drive.  The CRU-Dataport system has been adopted by all (SMS) DCI-player manufactuer.  This allows you to plug the drive directly into the Player usig ualtra fast SATA interface to import/ingest the DCP onto the player.  Or in an emergancy, play the DCP directly of the hard drive.</p> CRU-Dataport is the standard way for sending DCI-DCP’s (Films in the DCI digital format) around via Hard Drive.  The CRU-Dataport system has been adopted by all (SMS) DCI-player manufactuer.  This allows you to plug the drive directly into the [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/16/showest-sony-tms/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/16/showest-sony-tms/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:04:08 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=104 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/16/showest-sony-tms/feed/ 0 <p>The Sony TMS (Theatre Management System).</p> The Sony TMS (Theatre Management System). http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/16/showest-sony-projectors/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/16/showest-sony-projectors/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:58:27 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=102 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/16/showest-sony-projectors/feed/ 0 <p>In this video, <a href="http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/micro-sxrdsite/">Sony </a>shows of the new, soon to be FIPS compliant, 4K projector running the new <a href="http://www.reald.com/">RealD </a>duel lens system.</p> <p>We cover many aspects of the Sony system and how it compares to the more typical DCI implementations from the other projectors makers.</p> In this video, Sony shows of the new, soon to be FIPS compliant, 4K projector running the new RealD duel lens system. We cover many aspects of the Sony system and how it compares to the more typical DCI implementations from the other projectors makers. http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/15/showest-dolby-cinema-system/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/15/showest-dolby-cinema-system/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:56:05 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=100 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/15/showest-dolby-cinema-system/feed/ 1 <p>In this video we go over the <a href="http://www.dolby.com/professional/motion_picture/index.html">Dolby cinema system</a>.  From sound processor, Digital Video server, to 3D colour wheel and automation.</p> In this video we go over the Dolby cinema system.  From sound processor, Digital Video server, to 3D colour wheel and automation. http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/15/showest-dolby-new-sound-processor/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/15/showest-dolby-new-sound-processor/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:52:02 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=98 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/15/showest-dolby-new-sound-processor/feed/ 0 <p>In this video I cover the new Dolby <a href="http://www.dolby.com/professional/motion_picture/products_soundprocessors.html">CP750 </a>sound processor.</p> <p>It includes showing the front and read of the unit, plus an overview of the software and built in xCurve capabilities.</p> In this video I cover the new Dolby CP750 sound processor. It includes showing the front and read of the unit, plus an overview of the software and built in xCurve capabilities. http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/14/showest-usl-audio-processors/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/14/showest-usl-audio-processors/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:47:29 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=96 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/14/showest-usl-audio-processors/feed/ 0 <p>This video covers <a href="http://www.uslinc.com/products-sound_grandmenu.html">USL audio procoessors </a>and specifically the new JSD-100 which is specifically made for DCI installs.</p> This video covers USL audio procoessors and specifically the new JSD-100 which is specifically made for DCI installs. http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/14/showest-usl-measurement-tools/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/14/showest-usl-measurement-tools/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:37:19 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=94 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/14/showest-usl-measurement-tools/feed/ 0 <p>A common issue overlooked by cinema owners when installing DCI cinema kit is the tools required for upkeep.  This video covers tools from <a href="http://www.uslinc.com">USL </a>that answer this need and hopefully help the cinema owner understand some of the ongoing costs and why they exist.</p> <p>This video covers</p> <ul> <li>Projection Color Analyzer orspot meter (<a href="http://www.uslinc.com/products-color-PCA100.html">PCA-100</a>)  for colour calibration of a DCI projector</li> <li>Video Convergence Camera (<a href="http://www.uslinc.com/products-color-VCC100.html">VCC-100</a>) for aligning the RGB DMD/DLP chips on a DCI projector</li> <li> Projection System Analyzers(<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.uslinc.com/products-light.html">PSA-200U</a>)</span></li> </ul> A common issue overlooked by cinema owners when installing DCI cinema kit is the tools required for upkeep.  This video covers tools from USL that answer this need and hopefully help the cinema owner understand some of the ongoing costs and why [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/13/showest-vpf-part-6of6/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/13/showest-vpf-part-6of6/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:36:01 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=90 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/13/showest-vpf-part-6of6/feed/ 0 <p>Video of  “Show Me The Money! Does Digital Self-Financing During A Credit Crisis Offer Hope?” panel that was presented at Showest 2009 in Las Vegas.</p> <p>Panel:</p> <ul> <li> <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.filmjournal.com');" href="http://www.filmjournal.com/filmjournal/content_display/news-and-features/features/technology/e3i6668f273615aca00b50e8ae29e8b4975" target="_blank">Mark Christiansen</a>, Paramount’s Executive Vice President of Operations</li> <li> Julian Levin, EVP of Digital Exhibition and Non-Theatrical Sales & Exhibition at <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.foxmovies.com');" href="http://www.foxmovies.com/" target="_blank">Twentieth Century Fox</a></li> <li>Bill Campbell, Managing Director of the <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.cbgpurchasing.com');" href="http://www.cbgpurchasing.com/" target="_blank">Cinema Buying Group</a></li> <li>George Solomon, <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.thegrandtheatre.com');" href="http://www.thegrandtheatre.com/corporate/about.html" target="_blank">Southern Theatres</a> CEO</li> <li>Andrew Sriubas, a Managing Director of JP Morgan Investment Bank.</li> <li> Moderator: G. Kendrick Macdowell, general counsel for the <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.natoonline.org');" href="http://www.natoonline.org/index.php" target="_blank">National Association of Theatre Owners</a>, .</li> </ul> Video of  “Show Me The Money! Does Digital Self-Financing During A Credit Crisis Offer Hope?” panel that was presented at Showest 2009 in Las Vegas. Panel: Mark Christiansen, Paramount’s Executive Vice President of Operations Julian [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/13/showest-vpf-part-1of6-2/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/13/showest-vpf-part-1of6-2/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:35:14 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=88 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/13/showest-vpf-part-1of6-2/feed/ 0 <p>Video of  “Show Me The Money! Does Digital Self-Financing During A Credit Crisis Offer Hope?” panel that was presented at Showest 2009 in Las Vegas.</p> <p>Panel:</p> <ul> <li> <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.filmjournal.com');" href="http://www.filmjournal.com/filmjournal/content_display/news-and-features/features/technology/e3i6668f273615aca00b50e8ae29e8b4975" target="_blank">Mark Christiansen</a>, Paramount’s Executive Vice President of Operations</li> <li> Julian Levin, EVP of Digital Exhibition and Non-Theatrical Sales & Exhibition at <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.foxmovies.com');" href="http://www.foxmovies.com/" target="_blank">Twentieth Century Fox</a></li> <li>Bill Campbell, Managing Director of the <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.cbgpurchasing.com');" href="http://www.cbgpurchasing.com/" target="_blank">Cinema Buying Group</a></li> <li>George Solomon, <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.thegrandtheatre.com');" href="http://www.thegrandtheatre.com/corporate/about.html" target="_blank">Southern Theatres</a> CEO</li> <li>Andrew Sriubas, a Managing Director of JP Morgan Investment Bank.</li> <li> Moderator: G. Kendrick Macdowell, general counsel for the <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.natoonline.org');" href="http://www.natoonline.org/index.php" target="_blank">National Association of Theatre Owners</a>, .</li> </ul> Video of  “Show Me The Money! Does Digital Self-Financing During A Credit Crisis Offer Hope?” panel that was presented at Showest 2009 in Las Vegas. Panel: Mark Christiansen, Paramount’s Executive Vice President of Operations Julian [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/13/showest-vpf-part-4of6/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/13/showest-vpf-part-4of6/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:34:33 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=86 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/13/showest-vpf-part-4of6/feed/ 0 <p>Video of  “Show Me The Money! Does Digital Self-Financing During A Credit Crisis Offer Hope?” panel that was presented at Showest 2009 in Las Vegas.</p> <p>Panel:</p> <ul> <li> <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.filmjournal.com');" href="http://www.filmjournal.com/filmjournal/content_display/news-and-features/features/technology/e3i6668f273615aca00b50e8ae29e8b4975" target="_blank">Mark Christiansen</a>, Paramount’s Executive Vice President of Operations</li> <li> Julian Levin, EVP of Digital Exhibition and Non-Theatrical Sales & Exhibition at <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.foxmovies.com');" href="http://www.foxmovies.com/" target="_blank">Twentieth Century Fox</a></li> <li>Bill Campbell, Managing Director of the <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.cbgpurchasing.com');" href="http://www.cbgpurchasing.com/" target="_blank">Cinema Buying Group</a></li> <li>George Solomon, <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.thegrandtheatre.com');" href="http://www.thegrandtheatre.com/corporate/about.html" target="_blank">Southern Theatres</a> CEO</li> <li>Andrew Sriubas, a Managing Director of JP Morgan Investment Bank.</li> <li> Moderator: G. Kendrick Macdowell, general counsel for the <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.natoonline.org');" href="http://www.natoonline.org/index.php" target="_blank">National Association of Theatre Owners</a>, .</li> </ul> Video of  “Show Me The Money! Does Digital Self-Financing During A Credit Crisis Offer Hope?” panel that was presented at Showest 2009 in Las Vegas. Panel: Mark Christiansen, Paramount’s Executive Vice President of Operations Julian [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/13/showest-vpf-part-3of6/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/13/showest-vpf-part-3of6/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:33:46 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=84 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/13/showest-vpf-part-3of6/feed/ 0 <p>Video of  “Show Me The Money! Does Digital Self-Financing During A Credit Crisis Offer Hope?” panel that was presented at Showest 2009 in Las Vegas.</p> <p>Panel:</p> <ul> <li> <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.filmjournal.com');" href="http://www.filmjournal.com/filmjournal/content_display/news-and-features/features/technology/e3i6668f273615aca00b50e8ae29e8b4975" target="_blank">Mark Christiansen</a>, Paramount’s Executive Vice President of Operations</li> <li> Julian Levin, EVP of Digital Exhibition and Non-Theatrical Sales & Exhibition at <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.foxmovies.com');" href="http://www.foxmovies.com/" target="_blank">Twentieth Century Fox</a></li> <li>Bill Campbell, Managing Director of the <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.cbgpurchasing.com');" href="http://www.cbgpurchasing.com/" target="_blank">Cinema Buying Group</a></li> <li>George Solomon, <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.thegrandtheatre.com');" href="http://www.thegrandtheatre.com/corporate/about.html" target="_blank">Southern Theatres</a> CEO</li> <li>Andrew Sriubas, a Managing Director of JP Morgan Investment Bank.</li> <li> Moderator: G. Kendrick Macdowell, general counsel for the <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.natoonline.org');" href="http://www.natoonline.org/index.php" target="_blank">National Association of Theatre Owners</a>, .</li> </ul> Video of  “Show Me The Money! Does Digital Self-Financing During A Credit Crisis Offer Hope?” panel that was presented at Showest 2009 in Las Vegas. Panel: Mark Christiansen, Paramount’s Executive Vice President of Operations Julian [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/13/showest-vpf-part-2of6/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/13/showest-vpf-part-2of6/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:32:42 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=81 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/13/showest-vpf-part-2of6/feed/ 0 <p>Video of  “Show Me The Money! Does Digital Self-Financing During A Credit Crisis Offer Hope?” panel that was presented at Showest 2009 in Las Vegas.</p> <p>Panel:</p> <ul> <li> <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.filmjournal.com');" href="http://www.filmjournal.com/filmjournal/content_display/news-and-features/features/technology/e3i6668f273615aca00b50e8ae29e8b4975" target="_blank">Mark Christiansen</a>, Paramount’s Executive Vice President of Operations</li> <li> Julian Levin, EVP of Digital Exhibition and Non-Theatrical Sales & Exhibition at <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.foxmovies.com');" href="http://www.foxmovies.com/" target="_blank">Twentieth Century Fox</a></li> <li>Bill Campbell, Managing Director of the <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.cbgpurchasing.com');" href="http://www.cbgpurchasing.com/" target="_blank">Cinema Buying Group</a></li> <li>George Solomon, <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.thegrandtheatre.com');" href="http://www.thegrandtheatre.com/corporate/about.html" target="_blank">Southern Theatres</a> CEO</li> <li>Andrew Sriubas, a Managing Director of JP Morgan Investment Bank.</li> <li> Moderator: G. Kendrick Macdowell, general counsel for the <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.natoonline.org');" href="http://www.natoonline.org/index.php" target="_blank">National Association of Theatre Owners</a>, .</li> </ul> Video of  “Show Me The Money! Does Digital Self-Financing During A Credit Crisis Offer Hope?” panel that was presented at Showest 2009 in Las Vegas. Panel: Mark Christiansen, Paramount’s Executive Vice President of Operations Julian [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/13/showest-vpf-part-1of6/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/13/showest-vpf-part-1of6/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:31:36 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=79 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/13/showest-vpf-part-1of6/feed/ 0 <p>Video of  “Show Me The Money! Does Digital Self-Financing During A Credit Crisis Offer Hope?” panel that was presented at Showest 2009 in Las Vegas.</p> <p>Panel:</p> <ul> <li> <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.filmjournal.com');" href="http://www.filmjournal.com/filmjournal/content_display/news-and-features/features/technology/e3i6668f273615aca00b50e8ae29e8b4975" target="_blank">Mark Christiansen</a>, Paramount’s Executive Vice President of Operations</li> <li> Julian Levin, EVP of Digital Exhibition and Non-Theatrical Sales & Exhibition at <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.foxmovies.com');" href="http://www.foxmovies.com/" target="_blank">Twentieth Century Fox</a></li> <li>Bill Campbell, Managing Director of the <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.cbgpurchasing.com');" href="http://www.cbgpurchasing.com/" target="_blank">Cinema Buying Group</a></li> <li>George Solomon, <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.thegrandtheatre.com');" href="http://www.thegrandtheatre.com/corporate/about.html" target="_blank">Southern Theatres</a> CEO</li> <li>Andrew Sriubas, a Managing Director of JP Morgan Investment Bank.</li> <li> Moderator: G. Kendrick Macdowell, general counsel for the <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.natoonline.org');" href="http://www.natoonline.org/index.php" target="_blank">National Association of Theatre Owners</a>, .</li> </ul> Video of  “Show Me The Money! Does Digital Self-Financing During A Credit Crisis Offer Hope?” panel that was presented at Showest 2009 in Las Vegas. Panel: Mark Christiansen, Paramount’s Executive Vice President of Operations Julian [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/13/showest-2009-intro/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/13/showest-2009-intro/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:10:25 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=75 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/04/13/showest-2009-intro/feed/ 0 <p>Hello CineTechGeeks,I have been busy over the last month going to Showest. I was there to man a stand for my company. In the spare time I had, I did my best to bring you videos covering the technical side of going DCI digital.</p> <p>I donate my time to this Video Blog to help de-mistify the going digital issue.  The more it is understood, the better you will be in making your decisions.  I sincerily hope these video help.</p> <p>I will be adding about 20 new videos over the next weeks or so. This includes about 2 hours of content. There videos will cover.</p> <ul> <li> Showest Talk on VPF’s</li> <li> Projectors makers, Sony, Christie, NEC. (Barco missed out, no spokesperson available, next time.)</li> <li> USL kit including measuring tools, Sound processor and new closed caption technology</li> <li>Dolby Sound Process, DCI player and 3D</li> <li>QSC new sound processor</li> <li>Dataport drive for DCI content distribution</li> <li>MiT and some interesting ideas on converting a pedistal.</li> <li>Plus much more…</li> </ul> <p>Please enjoy and I welcome feedback.</p> <p>Thanks,<br /> James Gardiner</p> Hello CineTechGeeks,I have been busy over the last month going to Showest. I was there to man a stand for my company. In the spare time I had, I did my best to bring you videos covering the technical side of going DCI digital. I donate my time to [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/03/08/lenses-uned-in-cinema-past-to-dci/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/03/08/lenses-uned-in-cinema-past-to-dci/#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2009 10:21:10 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=72 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/03/08/lenses-uned-in-cinema-past-to-dci/feed/ 2 <p>Today l show you how Cinema lenses are evolving. From the simply old 35mm Prime with Turret, to the more modern lenses for DCI projectors.<br /> I also have a special treat. An old 2perf 35mm 3D cinema lens.</p> Today l show you how Cinema lenses are evolving. From the simply old 35mm Prime with Turret, to the more modern lenses for DCI projectors. I also have a special treat. An old 2perf 35mm 3D cinema lens. http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/02/25/dci-resolution-and-colour-depth/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/02/25/dci-resolution-and-colour-depth/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:07:46 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=65 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/02/25/dci-resolution-and-colour-depth/feed/ 1 <p>This is a screen cast in which I cover DCI resolutions and colour depth. You should be interested if you are a producer aiming at a DCI cinema as your final distribution format, or a projectionist who is keen to understand what is actually going to screen when using DCI.</p> This is a screen cast in which I cover DCI resolutions and colour depth. You should be interested if you are a producer aiming at a DCI cinema as your final distribution format, or a projectionist who is keen to understand what is actually going [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/02/10/3d-glasses-polarizing/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/02/10/3d-glasses-polarizing/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:30:08 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=60 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/02/10/3d-glasses-polarizing/feed/ 1 <p>3D based on polarizing lenses is todays topic. In this video I do visual demonstrations of linear and circular (As in RealD 3D system) polarizing glasses.<br /> I discuss the need for a silver screen and do a demonstration of why you need one.</p> 3D based on polarizing lenses is todays topic. In this video I do visual demonstrations of linear and circular (As in RealD 3D system) polarizing glasses. I discuss the need for a silver screen and do a demonstration of why you need one. http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/02/10/3d-glasses-lcd-system-by-xpand/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/02/10/3d-glasses-lcd-system-by-xpand/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:24:00 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=58 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/02/10/3d-glasses-lcd-system-by-xpand/feed/ 1 <p>In this video I show you the LCD active glasses in action for DCI 3D digital cinema. In this case, the Xpand 3D glasses old and new are demonstrated.<br /> I demonstrate how they work in a cinema, showing them in action.<br /> I also cover some of the advantages and disadvantages of this system compared to others.</p> In this video I show you the LCD active glasses in action for DCI 3D digital cinema. In this case, the Xpand 3D glasses old and new are demonstrated. I demonstrate how they work in a cinema, showing them in action. I also cover some of the [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/02/09/readings-cinema-warne-ponds-like-their-kinoton/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/02/09/readings-cinema-warne-ponds-like-their-kinoton/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:31:14 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=55 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/02/09/readings-cinema-warne-ponds-like-their-kinoton/feed/ 0 <p>Reading Cinema, Warne Ponds, is a Kinoton house.<br /> In this installment, I show you what a MUT (Make Up Table) is.<br /> Have a close look at the Kiniton Projector.<br /> Take a good look at the Kinoton digital spooler, the best their is.<br /> Look at how the Kinoton (rebadged Pennywise) automation system works.<br /> Have a look at a Dolby DA20 and how that works with the sound processor.<br /> Take a quick look at how Slide projectors work and why we all want them to go away.</p> Reading Cinema, Warne Ponds, is a Kinoton house. In this installment, I show you what a MUT (Make Up Table) is. Have a close look at the Kiniton Projector. Take a good look at the Kinoton digital spooler, the best their is. Look at how the Kinoton [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/02/01/39/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/02/01/39/#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:17:46 +0000 jamieg http://cinetechgeek.com/?p=39 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/02/01/39/feed/ 4 <p><span>Here I do a brief description of some of the 3D systems available in Cinemas today.  I also show the Xpand3D LCD system in action.  Note: the LCD type system I show in this video is commonly used by IMAX 3D systems and required active glasses that have a battery and LCD shutters over each eye.  These shutters change as a Infra Red pulse light, invisible to the eye, is flashed into the theatre and picked up by a sensor on the glasses.  This is the most portable of the 3D systems available in my experience.<br /> </span></p> <p><span>I will do a in depth version of the 3D at a later podcast.<br /> </span></p> Here I do a brief description of some of the 3D systems available in Cinemas today.  I also show the Xpand3D LCD system in action.  Note: the LCD type system I show in this video is commonly used by IMAX 3D systems and required active glasses [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/01/24/regebt-cinema-part-2/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/01/24/regebt-cinema-part-2/#comments Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:34:51 +0000 jamieg http://cinetechgeek.com/?p=15 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/01/24/regebt-cinema-part-2/feed/ 0 <p>In this video I take you though the Regent Cinema in Werribee, Victoria, Australia. The Regent is a 10 plex built from the ground up. I discus how modern cinemas are built and run compared to traditional cinemas. I also cover some modern cinema developments in business models</p> In this video I take you though the Regent Cinema in Werribee, Victoria, Australia. The Regent is a 10 plex built from the ground up. I discus how modern cinemas are built and run compared to traditional cinemas. I also cover some modern cinema [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/01/24/regent-cinema-part-1/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/01/24/regent-cinema-part-1/#comments Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:47:20 +0000 jamieg http://cinetechgeek.com/?p=6 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/01/24/regent-cinema-part-1/feed/ 0 <p>In this video I take you though the Regent Cinema in Werribee, Victoria, Australia.  The Regent is a 10 plex built from the ground up. I discus  how modern cinemas are built and run compared to traditional cinemas.  I also cover some modern cinema developments in business models</p> In this video I take you though the Regent Cinema in Werribee, Victoria, Australia.  The Regent is a 10 plex built from the ground up. I discus  how modern cinemas are built and run compared to traditional cinemas.  I also cover some modern [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/01/23/dci-cinema-install-overview/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/01/23/dci-cinema-install-overview/#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:58:17 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=48 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/01/23/dci-cinema-install-overview/feed/ 0 <p>Here I show you an installation of a DCI media player and projector.  How they are connected and integrate with the traditional 35mm projector and automation.  I also explain the distribution methods of the media files and the security used to protect the content from unauthorized access.</p> Here I show you an installation of a DCI media player and projector.  How they are connected and integrate with the traditional 35mm projector and automation.  I also explain the distribution methods of the media files and the security used [...] http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/01/09/looking-back-at-the-dangers-of-being-a-projectionist-long-ago/ http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/01/09/looking-back-at-the-dangers-of-being-a-projectionist-long-ago/#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:23:37 +0000 jamieg http://www.cinetechgeek.com/?p=52 http://www.cinetechgeek.com/2009/01/09/looking-back-at-the-dangers-of-being-a-projectionist-long-ago/feed/ 0 <p>In this video I show you an old projection booth and the scars left from the early days of cinema projection.  I cover nitrate film (As in what is used to make Nitroglycerin, same stuff), how it was combustible and some of the fire safety procedures. I also talk about how a projectionist use to be a uni degree and what this entailed.</p> In this video I show you an old projection booth and the scars left from the early days of cinema projection.  I cover nitrate film (As in what is used to make Nitroglycerin, same stuff), how it was combustible and some of the fire safety [...]