Upload
andre-anderson
View
120
Download
2
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
B•K•S•T•S The Moving Image Society
The leading specialist publication for cinema industry professionals
Vol 21 • No 1 • March 2008
Training for ProjectionistsBKSTS projection certification initiative
New CEA Chief ExecutivePhil Clapp interviewed
Annual AwardsProjection Team of the Year and Frank Littlejohns award winners
Digital projection supplementDigital 3D special feature
BE AWARE ...
at The Odeon,
Guildford on
Tuesday
April 22nd
Details page 29
Newsreel 4
Am I a good projectionist? BKSTS certification scheme 10
A new CE for the CEA - interview with Phil Clapp 12
The Ronald Grant archive and cinema museum 18
Projectionists’ Christmas party - story and pictures 24
Team of the Year Award - the Apollo Redditch team 25
Michael Wienert wins Frank Littlejohns Award 26
Christmas quiz answers 28
BKSTS Digital Cinema Awareness day for projectionists 29
Victor Nicelli retires - profile of Cinemeccanica’s MD 30
New Osram XBO lamps - new warranty 34
DIGITAL PROJECTION SUPPLEMENT
Digital newsreel 35
Lamps for digital cinema 37
Digital cinema - accelerating the european transition 39
Digital 3D cinema 41
XDC talks about 3D cinema 42
3D content making gets easier with Quantel 43
The Dolby solution to digital 3D 44
The future of digital cinema - developing 3D technology 47
Meet the Chief 50
Movie engineer’s diary - Dawn patrol 1928 52
Fun with Varamorph - unusual projection lens adaptors 54
Home cinema - comparisons and compromises 58
Book review - Basingstoke entertained 60
Obituary - Edward P Hobson 62
Feedback 62
SPONSOR MEMBERSPLATINUMOdeon Cinemas
GOLDAutodesk• Kodak Limited • Pinewood Group
SILVER
Avid Technology Europe • Deluxe London • Digital Theater Systems Dolby Laboratories • Filmlight • Hyperactive • Lee Filters • Lee LightingShooting Partners Ltd • Slater Electronic ServicesSoho Images • Technicolor • Vantis
BRONZEAardman Animations • Arri (GB) Ltd • Barco plc • Desisti Lighting UK Ltd Electrosonic Ltd • Film Distributors Association • Film & Photo Ltd Framestore CFC • Harkness Screens • Moving Picture Company Panasonic Broadcast Europe • Quantel Ltd • RTI (UK) Ltd • UGC Cinemas
SOCIETY SUPPORTERSAssociation of Motion Picture Sound • British Film Institute British Society of Cinematographers • British Universities Film & Video CouncilCinema Exhibitors Association • Cooke Optics • CST • Focal International • ITNSMPTE • Skillset • Society of Television Lighting Directors • UK Film Council
The Society gratefully acknowledges the support of the above Companies and Organisations.Enquiries regarding Sponsor Membership of the BKSTS should be addressed to: Roland brown, PresidentBKSTS - Moving Image Society, Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Bucks SL0 0NH, UKe: [email protected] www.bksts.com
BKSTSTHE MOVING IMAGE SOCIETYThe Society exists to encourage, sustain, educate, train and provide a focus for all those who are creatively or technologically involved in the business of providing moving images and associated sound in any form and through any media.
The BKSTS works to maintain standards and to encourage the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of moving image and associated sound technology, in the UK and throughout the world.
The Society is independent of all governments and commercial organisations.
Volume 21 • Number 1 march 2008
contents
On the cover:
The Ronald Grant Museum - Anything and everything to do with the history of cinema .
See article on page 18
CINEMA TECHNOLOGYCinema Technology - ISSN 0995-2251 - is published quarterly by Jim Slater - Slater Electronic Services on behalf of the BKSTS - The Moving Image Society.
It is mailed to all members of the BKSTS and is also distributed to the major cinema chains and independents to reach virtually every cinema in the UK and many in Europe and worldwide. It has a circulation of about 4000, in 55 countries around the world, achieving an estimated readershipof 13,000.
Views expressed in this journal are not necessarily the views of the Society.© BKSTS - The Moving Image Society
EditorialJim Slater, Managing Editor17 Winterslow Road, Porton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0LW, UKT: +44 (0) 1980 610544 F: +44 (0) 1980 590611 e: [email protected]
Advertising / Design / ProductionBob CavanaghCaixa Postal 2011, Vale da Telha, 8670-156 Aljezur, Portugal
T: 00351 282 997 050 M: 00351 962 415 172 e: [email protected]
SubscriptionsCinema Technology is mailed free of charge to all BKSTS Members.
Please contact the BKSTS for subscription payment details or further information.
cinema technology
page 3cinema technology - march 2008
newsreel
page 4 cinema technology - march 2008
‘CHIEF OF CHIEFS’ NIGEL WOLLAND AWARDED MBE IN NEW YEARS HONOURS LIST
M.B.E.
To be Ordinary Member of the Civil Division of the said
Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:
Nigel Leonard Robert Wolland, Chief Engineer, Odeon
Leicester Square.
For services to the Film Industry.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ALL ODEON/UCI BKSTS MEMBERS
BE AWARE ...
at The Odeon, Guildford
on Tuesday April 22nd
Details page 29
newsreel
Recent Installations:Cineworld High WycombeShowcase Derby De Lux
The Empire Leicester Square Sound System
Vue @ The O2 Greenwich
Dailies Equipment Rental:Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Inkheart ; Sweeny ToddGolden CompassBourne UltimatumBlood Diamond
10,000BC and Casino Royale
The UK’s largest stocks ofSpare Parts, Consumables
and Xenon LampsAll major manufacturers
represented and supported,withsame day despatch.
Recent Digital Premieres:U2 3D Sweeney ToddPirates of the Caribbean
Our Equipment Includes:Barco DP90 and DP100
NEC iS-8/Nc800NEC NC2500
NEC1600
Digital Installations Include:Cineworld Dublin (2 screens)
Odeon SouthamptonOdeon BlackpoolOdeon Braehead
Vue@The O2 Greenwich (3 Screens)Framestore CFC
Empire High Wycombe (All Digital)Odeon Hatfield (All Digital)
Odeon Leicester SquareColumbia Pictures Preview Theatre 20th Century Fox Preview Theatre
THE UK’s LeadingSupplier and Installer of
Digital And FilmProjection Equipment.
Bell Theatre Services
9 B Chester Road, Borehamwood, Herts. WD6 1LT
T: 020-8238-6000 F: 020-8238-6060E: [email protected] W: www.bell-theatre.com
DIGITALPROJECTION:
FILMPROJECTION:
page 6
newsreel
cinema technology - march 2008
BE QUICK - BOOK FOR THE WIDESCREEN WEEKEND
ROLAND BROWN JOINS QUANTEL BOARD
Content
Dolby Show Library
One Ingenious Digital Cinema Solution
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. © 2008 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. W08_19336
www.dolby.com/professional/motion_picture/
Dolby Digital Cinema provides hardware and software systems that are highly intuitive to the user.
Delivering exceptional reliability, superb quality, technical performance and flexibility, they meet the
operational needs of all cinemas, from a multi-screen complex to a single screen theatre.
Dolby Digital
Cinema System
Dolby Digital
Cinema System
Dolby Digital
Cinema System
BELIEVE YOUR EYES
W08_19336_Cinema_Business_Advert_Eng.indd 1 15/2/08 10:29:32
page 8
newsreel
cinema technology - march 2008
ALTERNATIVE CONTENTTECHNICOLOR RELOCATE UK BASE TO PINEWOOD STUDIOS
THOMSON DIGITAL HUB FOR SINGAPORE
BE AWARE ...
at The Odeon,
Guildford on
Tuesday
April 22nd
Details page 29
VUE WINS RAAM CINEMA CIRCUIT OF THE YEAR AWARD ... AGAIN
page 10
projectionist training
cinema technology - march 2008
projectionist training
page 11cinema technology - march 2008
cea chief
page 12 cinema technology - march 2008
Cinema Screens and Equipment
Specialist LED Lighting
Supply • Design • Manufacture • Installation
• Screen surfaces• Screen frames• Special concept screens• Masking and curtain systems• Electric / Electronic controls• Roller screens of all sizes• Equipment servicing• LED edge lighting• Special LED lighting effects
www.powellLED.com
Your Imagination , Our Products and Services
Unit 8Leighton Industrial ParkBillington RoadLeighton BuzzardLU7 4AJ
Phone: 01525 383054Fax: 01525 377010e-mail: [email protected]
POWELL WHOLE PAGE 27/7/06, 4:11 pm1
page 14
cea chief
cinema technology - march 2008
page 15cinema technology - march 2008
camstageSUPPLIERS AND INSTALLERS OF:
• All types of cinema screen frames including
lace in, wrap / floating and flying frames
• Front and rear projection screen surfaces for
standard and digital projection
• Multi-stop and multi-plane masking systems
• Roller screens of all sizes
• Horizontal and vertical draw curtain systems
• Black and coloured flame retardant and
acoustically transparent masking cloths
Acoustic Stretch Wall Systems to BS fire regulations, with a wide range of covering materials and colours
Pleated Wall Drapes in a range of materials and sizes fitted on site to your individual needs
We offer a tailored curtain and Masking System Service programme to allow the show to go on
We are able to offer a Screen Cleaning Service that removes the majority of soft drink and sauce spills
Contact us now for more information
Camstage, 31 Hedley Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 5JL, UK
t: +44 (0) 1727 830151 f: +44 (0) 1727 855993 e: [email protected] w: www.camstage.com
page 16
cea chief
cinema technology - march 2008
page 17
cea chief
cinema technology - march 2008
page 18
museum
cinema technology - march 2008
page 20
museum
cinema technology - march 2008
page 21
museum
cinema technology - march 2008
page 22
museum
cinema technology - march 2008
As an authorised distributor for all digital
cinema projectors we can help you make the
best choice for your cinema.
As an authorised distributor for the leading
cinema playout devices we can ensure
equipment compatibility and that you
comply with latest specifications.
We offer a number of finance options.
We will supply, install, service,
maintain and remotely monitor
your digital equipment.
page 24
projectionists’ party
cinema technology - march 2008
page 25cinema technology - march 2008
team of the year award
‘...the team that has made the greatest contribution to the professionalism
and maintenance of high technical and presentation standards in the cinema.’
page 26
frank littlejohns award
cinema technology - march 2008
The Frank Littlejohns Award recognises outstanding work in the Art and Craft of Cinema Projection...
frank littlejohns award
page 27cinema technology - march 2008
page 28
quiz answers
cinema technology - march 2008
6
1 2
3
4
5
page 29cinema technology - march 2008
BOOKINGS: We are grateful that once again Susan Hanson will be coordinating the bookings for this event. Please make your booking preferably by emailing [email protected] or by telephoning Angela at Odeon on 01623 655355.
Those who came to Cineworld Birmingham last year for the first ‘Digital Awareness’ training course for projectionists had a great day, which combined showmanship with skills and training with technology, and we reported on the event in the June 2007 issue of Cinema Technology.Paul Schofield from the BKSTS Cinema Technology
Committee has asked the presentation team from the
successful Birmingham event to reprise their presentations.
This time he has also included in the programme some ‘real life’ experiences from a Technical Manager who is already operating an all-digital cinema. The course has been arranged for Tuesday April 22nd at the Odeon Cinema, Guildford - which is just a two minute walk from the station and with ample
parking in adjacent car parks.Make your booking NOW at the email address shown below, or by phone, and we will keep you up to date with any changes that may be needed before the event.
The aim of the event is to once again present Projection staff with an interesting and enlightening day and provide them with a snapshot of how digital cinema expects to transform their Industry. The day is less about politics than technology, and should focus on the fundamental expectations of projection staff and the skills they are likely to need to understand in the future.
The first session of the course will focus on the digital
content that people should expect to show in their cinemas,
and the second session will concentrate around the
equipment, training and ‘real-life’ experiences so far from
a Digiplex in operation.
The previous event in Birmingham was a resounding
success, and we are expecting over 100 attendees from
the UK exhibition sector at the Guildford event.
The Guildford Odeon has had a lot of experience of
digital projection, with different screens being served by 2K
and 4K projectors, and it was notable that Spiderman was
launched there on 2K, 4K and 35mm all at the same time.
Do come along - ask your managers for the time off or come under your own steam - you will have a good day and enjoy talking with other projection people.
BKSTS Digital Cinema Awareness Day for ProjectionistsProposed Outline Of The Day
10.30 Paul Schofield - Odeon Cinemas : Welcome, background and overview of the digital scene10.45 Comparisons on screen - 35mm against digital 10.50 Angela Garton - Carlton Screen Advertising : Advertising in cinemas - progress and likely effect on projection staff11.10 Marc John - City Screen Cinemas : Alternative Content - Opening up new revenues for your cinema11.30 TEA / COFFEE Break
11.45 Rod Wheeler - Barco: The Digital Projector - The new technology ‘workhorse’.12.05 Steff Laugharne - Bell Theatre Services : Equipping the projection room - other new technology in the ‘box’, including 3D12.25 Richard Boyd - BFI : Training tomorrows digital cinema operators12.45 Paul Oliver - Odeon Digiplex Hatfield : Operating a digital cinema - Experiences so far in the real world1.10 Following the formal presentations, all contributors will take part in a short question and answer session with the audience.
END - Approx 2pm
TUESDAY APRIL 22nd AT THE ODEON GUILDFORD
We are expecting the speakers to intersperse their presentations with clips allowing people the opportunity to compare digital content with 35mm and to see the exciting prospects offered by 3D.
page 30
victor retires
cinema technology - march 2008
victor retires
page 31cinema technology - march 2008
page 32
victor retires
cinema technology - march 2008
victor retires
page 33cinema technology - march 2008
page 34
projection lamps
cinema technology - march 2008
page 35digital projection - march 2008
digital newsreel
Digital newsreel...Digital newsreel...Digital newsreel...2008 - THE REAL START FOR UK DIGITAL CINEMA?
B•K•S•T•S The Moving Image Society
March 2008
A supplement to Cinema TechnologyThe leading specialist publication for cinema industry professionals
page 36
digital newsreel
digital projection - march 2008
ALTERNATIVE CONTENT ... SUCCESS FOR THE REGENT DORSET
RECORD YEAR FOR CHRISTIE
BE AWARE ...
at The Odeon,
Guildford on
Tuesday
April 22nd
Details page 29
page 37
lamps for digital
digital projection - march 2008
page 38
lamps for digital
digital projection - march 2008
BE AWARE ...
at The Odeon,
Guildford on
Tuesday
April 22nd
Details page 29
digital transition
page 39digital projection - march 2008
page 40
digital transition
digital projection - march 2008
digital 3D special feature
page 41digital projection - march 2008
page 42
digital 3D special feature
digital projection - march 2008
digital 3D special feature
page 43digital projection - march 2008
page 44
digital 3D special feature
digital projection - march 2008
digital 3D special feature
page 45digital projection - march 2008
digital 3D special feature
page 46 digital projection - march 2008
digital 3D special feature
page 47digital projection - march 2008
digital 3D special feature
page 48 digital projection - march 2008
• DCI JPEG2000 & MPEG-2 MXF• FIPS 140.2 Level 3 certified (NIST octo 07)• 2D & 3D in standard• Support of all HD frame rates for alternative
content • Intuitive touchscreen with SMS for projectionnist• 3 years base warranty, optional 6 years• N°1 world base d-cinema with more than 90% of
commercial screens• Roll-out by AccessIT, Technicolor, Arts Allliance,
XDC, Odeon, CGR, DCL, Nordic..
• DCI JPEG2000 & MPEG-2 MXF• FIPS 140.2 Level 3 certified (NIST octo 07)• 2D & 3D in standard• Support of all HD frame rates for alternative
content • Intuitive touchscreen with SMS for projectionnist• 3 years base warranty, optional 6 years• N°1 world base d-cinema with more than 90% of
commercial screens• Roll-out by AccessIT, Technicolor, Arts Allliance,
XDC, Odeon, CGR, DCL, Nordic..
NEW !
Direct gateway to Smartjog secured download
network for pre-show & feature
with preferred rate to Doremi customers
Advanced Doremi Theater
& Library Management (TLMS-2000)
DIGITAL CINEMA PLAYER
DCP 2000
4500 units in operation (dec 07)
BP 298 - 06905 Sophia Antipolis
Tél. : +33 492 952 830
www.doremicinema.com
12 years of experience in the playback servers !
Central monitoring stationHigh capacity storage (10TB+)
Gateway from POS ticketing for automatic scheduling
NEW !
Direct gateway to Smartjog secured download
network for pre-show & feature
with preferred rate to Doremi customers
Advanced Doremi Theater
& Library Management (TLMS-2000)
BP 298 - 06905 Sophia Antipolis
Tél. : +33 492 952 830
www.doremicinema.com
4K NATIVE DISPLAY
& PLAYBACK SOLUTION
DSV- J2-56P
• 4K format playback (JPEG2000 DCI MXF files)
• 56’’ / 4K flat panel display color space RGB or X’Y’Z’ by the industry reference ASTRO DESIGN manufacturer
• Compact solution for color grading for 4K DCI mastering, and any other 4K native display application
• Available with custom stand foot for screen and player
• Direct complement of Doremi DMS-2000 4K mastering suite for DCI
• 4K format playback (JPEG2000 DCI MXF files)
• 56’’ / 4K flat panel display color space RGB or X’Y’Z’ by the industry reference ASTRO DESIGN manufacturer
• Compact solution for color grading for 4K DCI mastering, and any other 4K native display application
• Available with custom stand foot for screen and player
• Direct complement of Doremi DMS-2000 4K mastering suite for DCI
Central monitoring stationHigh capacity storage (10TB+)
Gateway from POS ticketing for automatic scheduling
meet the chief
page 50 cinema technology - march 2008
page 51cinema technology - march 2008
Exercise your rightsPrepare for Council Elections
Members of the Society have the right, some would say duty, to nominate candidates to stand for election to the Council of the BKSTS.
Please think carefully and nominate any full members of the Society that you would like to see standing for election to Council - the Society needs Council Members who will give freely of their time and talents - there is much more to the job than just attending monthly Council meetings, especially at this critical time in the Society’s history. You don’t have to ask their permission to nominate them. Any members who receive the qualifying number of FIVE nominations will then be asked if they are prepared to stand for election.
• Voting forms will subsequently be posted to all Members early in April
The results of the election will be announced at the AGM which will take place at
Ascent Media, 1 Stephen Street on Tuesday 27th May 2008from 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Annual awards - Advance NoticeNow is the time to start thinking about any nominations for the Society’s Fellowships and Awards. The criteria for achievement and qualification can be found on page 11 of the current issue of the BKSTS Membership Directory. Nominations must be accompanied by brief notes to justify the nominations.
diary
page 52 cinema technology - march 2008
varamorph
page 54 cinema technology - march 2008
page 55cinema technology - march 2008
varamorph
page 56 cinema technology - march 2008
varamorph
page 57cinema technology - march 2008
varamorph
cinema technology - march 2008page 58
home cinema
home cinema
page 59cinema technology - march 2008
book review
page 60 cinema technology - march 2008
page 61cinema technology - march 2008
FILM - DIGITAL - SOUND - DESIGN
Supply, installation and
service of Digital and
Film projection and sound systems.
Autorised UK THX representative.
Cyan upgrades for all
projectors - V3001 lasers now in.
Xenon lamps from Superior
Quartz, offering the best
warranty, value and backup.
Theatre design, project
management and turnkey
installation - recent credits
include the Soho Hotel,
Courthouse, Curzon Mayfair.
Competitive pricing on
LCD / DLP projectors,
Kinoton 35mm systems
and audio equipment
from the world's best
manufacturers.
Future Projections LtdU2 The Windsor Centre, Windsor Grove,
London SE27 9NT, UK. Tel: (+44) 020 8766 7100,
Fax (+44) 020 8766 7090 e-mail: [email protected]
www.fproj.com
FUTURE PROJECTIONS
EXPERIENCED HELPFUL FRIENDLY STAFF GIVE ADVICE ON:
• Film Trailers • Own manufactured JACRO film splicing tape
• Projection & Sound Equipment • Film Editing Supplies & Equipment
• Automation • Front of House items • Film Handling Equipment and more
Stock is held of most catalogue items
Roe Computer SystemsTaPoS TICKETING AND POINT OF SALE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY including:
• Automated telephone & Internet booking• Credit Card clearing
• Reserved & unreserved ticket selling• Combined ticket/concession station & stock
control and more ....
JACK ROE (CS) LTDwww.jack-roe.co.uk [email protected]: +44 (0) 1989 567474 Contact: Sandie Caffelle
C I N E S T R U C T U R E S
i n t e r n a t i o n a l l i m i t e d
www.cinestructures.co.ukwww.josper.com
Industrias Josper, S.L. of Spain are proud to announce that Cinestructures have been appointed as their agents in the U.K. & Ireland.
For competitive pricing and friendly service for supply and installation of:
• New cinema, conference and theatre seating • Home cinema seating • Auditorium seating • Custom designed cinema seating
Contact: Bill Chew +44 (0) 7762 337834 Alan Kay +44 (0) 7810 480126 Office +44 (0) 1462 450589
CINESTRUCTURES INTERNATIONAL LTDSuite 15, Intech House, 34-35 Wilbury Way, Hitchin SG4 0TW
C I N E S T R U C T U R E S
i n t e r n a t i o n a l l i m i t e d
www.cinestructures.co.ukwww.josper.com
Industrias Josper, S.L. of Spain are proud to announce that Cinestructures have been appointed as their agents in the U.K. & Ireland.For competitive pricing and friendly service for supply and installation of: • New cinema, conference and theatre seating • Home cinema seating • Auditorium seating • Custom designed cinema seating
• Finance available (subject to status)
Contact: Bill Chew +44 (0) 7762 337834 Alan Kay +44 (0) 7810 480126 Office +44 (0) 1462 450589
CINESTRUCTURES INTERNATIONAL LTDSuite 15, Intech House, 34-35 Wilbury Way, Hitchin SG4 0TW
C I N E S T R U C T U R E S
i n t e r n a t i o n a l l i m i t e d
www.cinestructures.co.ukwww.josper.com
[email protected] Josper, S.L. of Spain are proud to announce that Cinestructures have been appointed as their agents in the U.K. & Ireland.For competitive pricing and friendly service for supply and installation of: • New cinema, conference and theatre seating • Home cinema seating • Auditorium seating • Seating for schools and universities • Custom designed cinema seating • Finance available (subject to status)
Contact: Bill Chew +44 (0) 7882 909540 Alan Kay +44 (0) 7810 480126
CINESTRUCTURES INTERNATIONAL LTD11 Ashfield Road, Elmswell, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9HG
DIGITAL CINEMAKinoton BARCO Panasonic
35MM CINEMAKinoton Proyecson Custom design
THXSoundPictureAlignmentSole authorised UK supplier
SPECIALIST VENUESHotelsScreening roomsPrivate roomsConcert Halls
SPARE PARTSAV Kinoton Cyan upgrades great pricing/service
XENON LAMPSLong life low costs Film or D cinema
DESIGN AND INSTALLATIONTurnkey works consultancy
RENTAL AND EVENTSOutdoors indoors Film Video Inflatable screens
Future Projections LtdU2 The Windsor Centre, Windsor CourtLondon SE27 9NT. Tel (+44) 020 87667100Fax (+44) 020 8766 7090 [email protected]
www.fproj.com
CINEMA SCREENSLIMITED
Screens and Frame Systems
Screen Surfaces
Masking Systems
Curtains & Wall Drapes
Motor Systems
Repair and Maintenance
Design Consultancy
Manufacture
Installation
page 62 cinema technology - march 2008
obiturary
feedback
H A R K N E S S C I N E M A S C R E E N S
T h e w o r l d ’ s m o s t w i d e l y u s e d c i n e m a s c r e e n s
Meet us at Cinema Expo International, Amsterdam - Booth No 205
w w w . h a r k n e s s - s c r e e n s . c o [email protected]
Seen in more cinemas worldwide than any others!
Meet us at ShoWest Booth no. 1814
THE WORLD’S NUMBER ONE SCREENS FOR
DIGITAL 3D CINEMA