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Bevan Wright
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 176
From: Fountain Valley, CA, USA
Registered: Sep 2003

posted 03-22-2009 11:01 PM

Very impressive Brad, that is quite a customer you have there. Does the preshow play off the Doremi servers or its it a separate system?

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Sean Weitzel
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 619
From: Vacaville, CA (1790 miles west of Rockwall)
Registered: Dec 1999

posted 03-22-2009 11:47 PM

Congratulations Brad and Josh on such a well designed clean install. The Film-less booth is remarkable, although without all the film running around, it's almost boring to look at - from a non exhibitor film enthusiast standpoint [Smile]

I have a question, does this theater boast that it's all digital or is it kind of kept casual? Do the patrons seem to notice? If so, what is the general reaction?

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Chris Slycord
Film God

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From: 퍼항시, 경상푹도, South Korea
Registered: Mar 2007

posted 03-23-2009 02:43 AM

I didn't see anything referencing it being all digital on the section for the new location at SMG's webpage. Though that might just be an oversight. [Smile]

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Scott Norwood
Film God

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From: Boston, MA. USA (1774.21 miles northeast of Dallas)
Registered: Jun 99

posted 03-23-2009 05:28 AM

Are they going to paint the booth walls?

Nice installation, otherwise. Using the projection equipment automation to control the rest of the building based upon showtimes is brilliant. [thumbsup]

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Steven J Hart
Master Film Handler

Posts: 282
From: WALES, ND, USA
Registered: Mar 2004

posted 03-23-2009 07:40 AM

Looks like the name "Film"-Tech will have to be changed to something more DCI compliant. [Wink]

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Scott Norwood
Film God

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From: Boston, MA. USA (1774.21 miles northeast of Dallas)
Registered: Jun 99

posted 03-23-2009 07:55 AM

television-tech.com is available.... [Smile]

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Sean Weitzel
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 619
From: Vacaville, CA (1790 miles west of Rockwall)
Registered: Dec 1999

posted 03-23-2009 11:11 AM

movie-tech.com is available as well. [Smile]

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Brad Miller
Administrator

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From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall)
Registered: May 99

posted 03-23-2009 12:52 PM

I was thinking vid-tech.com had more of a ring to it.

quote: Bevan Wright
Does the preshow play off the Doremi servers or its it a separate system?

It is a separate system that loops.

quote: Sean Weitzel
without all the film running around, it's almost boring to look at - from a non exhibitor film enthusiast standpoint

Its also a bit weird in the fact that since we are using the projectors for preshow as well (it doesn't cost any more than maintaining a separate little projector), the bulbs never turn off so you can't really tell when a show is over if you are sitting in the booth.

quote: Sean Weitzel
I have a question, does this theater boast that it's all digital or is it kind of kept casual?

The intention was to advertise it, but you're right now that I think about it, other than a poster in the lobby there is no mention of it.

quote: Scott Norwood
Are they going to paint the booth walls?

It would've been nice, but since that room is destined to evolve into cobwebs, the paint was cut from the project.

quote: Sean Weitzel
Congratulations Brad and Josh on such a well designed clean install.

Don't forget Danny. He may be the quiet one but it took all 3 of us.

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Mark Gulbrandsen
Resident Trollmaster

Posts: 16657
From: Music City
Registered: Jun 99

posted 03-23-2009 01:38 PM

Great job Brad! Even though I've known about this for the last 6 months it looks much nicer in the pics then you're description was. It's surely a "Model D-Cinema Multiplex" to compare all others too.

Mark

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Rick Raskin
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1100
From: Manassas Virginia
Registered: Jan 2003

posted 03-23-2009 04:30 PM

"The Film-Tech NOC monitors the entire building and handles building the playlists and loading KDMs each week so the manager can concentrate on running the theater."

Brad,

Are you doing off site monitoring from a control center?

Please elaborate about your NOC. Do you monitor multiple locations? I could see this as an up and coming opportunity as digital installs become more prominent.

I'll add to the praise. The installation looks spectacular. Not often do you see dressed wiring these days. Great job.

---Rick

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John Wilson
Film God

Posts: 5438
From: Sydney, Australia.
Registered: Dec 1999

posted 03-23-2009 04:55 PM

The booth is very nice...although I do miss the look of another platter array. [Frown]

Perhaps you should put one in anyway just to confuse people. [Wink]

Well done boys.

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Mark Gulbrandsen
Resident Trollmaster

Posts: 16657
From: Music City
Registered: Jun 99

posted 03-23-2009 05:43 PM

We've got a pile of old Super Platters you could set up in the middle of the room to feel more at home...... [Eek!]

Mark

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Brad Miller
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From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall)
Registered: May 99

posted 03-23-2009 06:31 PM

quote: Rick Raskin
Are you doing off site monitoring from a control center?

Yes, the existing NOC setup is temporary as we are only monitoring 7 theater locations and are running off of 2 internet connections with battery backup power. In June we are moving to a new location with triple redundant internet connections, large battery backup power and a backup generator...just in case. The NOC handles everything except plugging in the hard drives once a week, which the manager does (takes about 2 minutes). If the need should ever arise, the NOC can run shows completely manually.

quote: John Wilson
I do miss the look of another platter array.

You do bring up a good point. I wonder what the going rate for AW3s with dual payout and takeup is these days? [Razz]

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John Wilson
Film God

Posts: 5438
From: Sydney, Australia.
Registered: Dec 1999

posted 03-23-2009 06:41 PM

Ahhh... much better. [Big Grin]

quote: Brad Miller
You do bring up a good point. I wonder what the going rate for AW3s with dual payout and takeup is these days?

Are you saying you're converting the others or that you just have a bit of stock you now will no longer need? Just send them to me and I'll store them for you. [Wink]

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Joe Redifer
You need a beating today

Posts: 12859
From: Denver, Colorado
Registered: May 99

posted 03-23-2009 06:58 PM

Pffft. Not impressed, as usual. There isn't anything from Strong or even ORC in the booth so it can't be very good. I bet the xenons aren't even OSRAMs! You should just close the place down now.

Oh and sorry John. I get first dibbs on Brad's Christies.

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