Anamorphic Projection Theaters

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Prof.

Discussion Starter · Apr 29, 2008

This thread is for all members who have Constant Image Height projection, to show off their theatres..
I'm sure there are few out there, so lets have a look (just out of interest) at what your set up is like..

Information like..

Room size..
Screen size (as in width)
Projector..
Lens..
Seating distance etc..

This information will also help those who are contenplating the move to Anamorphic Projection..

A few shots showing your room and front screen, your projector and lens and just two or three screenies to cap it off would be nice..

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TwisterZ

· #41 · Jan 13, 2011

I have Dipole on sides with direct radiating in the rear. Currently the rears are at THX recommended real close, on either side of my projector about 18". I prefer having them half as wide as the fronts.

Prof.

Discussion Starter · #42 · Jan 13, 2011

Tri-poles are good at reducing the null effect at the listener position that you get with Dipoles..
With a front firing woofer and the forward and back firing Mid/highs, you get a more encompassing surround sound..and I've never felt the need to go to 7.1..

Mark Techer

· #43 · Jan 14, 2011

I took a look at the M&K tripoles a while back. The idea intrigued me, however at that stage, it would have meant a total redesign. The new surrounds will be something new, however I get to simply recycle the drivers I currently own.

7.1 is amazing, especially fully discrete stuff on BD. THX Cinema 2 processing also does a wonderful job of 5.1 and 5.1EX program.

raZorTT

· #44 · Apr 6, 2011

Now that I have finally finished my screen wall I thought I should finally contribute to the thread.

The screen is a 130" (diagonal) scope screen, which I think is 3.03m wide x 1.28m high. It's 850mm up from the floor (740mm off the stage)

The front row sit about 3.4m back from the screen, the second row around 5.2m on a 440mm riser.

Screen wall

I'm still waiting for my projector to arrive so will post some photos and screen shots once it's all setup.

Cheers,
Simon

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Prof.

Discussion Starter · #45 · Apr 6, 2011

That's a nice size screen Simon...You forgot to mention that it's an AT screen!

Do you have any other shots taken from further back, to get an idea of the room overall?

Mark Techer

· #46 · Apr 7, 2011

Agreed. Very clean.

raZorTT

· #47 · Apr 7, 2011

Prof. said:
That's a nice size screen Simon...You forgot to mention that it's an AT screen!
Do you have any other shots taken from further back, to get an idea of the room overall?

Mark Techer said:
Agreed. Very clean.

Thanks guys!

Whoops good catch Prof :T

I do have a pic from the back of the room but it's at home. I'll make sure I post i tonight :T

Cheers,
Simon

raZorTT

· #48 · Apr 7, 2011

As promised here are a couple photos towards my screen from the back corner of the room. It should give you a bit more of a feel of the room

Over the seats
Show a little more stars

Cheers,
Simon

Prof.

Discussion Starter · #49 · Apr 7, 2011

Wow!..Very nice Simon..It looks like it's going to be a bat cave!! :T
The star ceiling looks fantastic! :T

raZorTT

· #50 · Apr 7, 2011

Thanks Prof :T

SAY IT LOUD

· #51 · May 24, 2011

Hi All here is my DIY 2:39 130" screen sorry about the poor quality its from my mobile. when i can work out how to turn the flash off on my camera i will post a clear pic up but for now you can see the size but not the quality.

raZorTT said:
Thanks Prof :T

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Prof.

Discussion Starter · #52 · May 25, 2011

Very nice job..It looks like the genuine article..:T
Which prism's did you finish up using?

SAY IT LOUD

· #53 · May 25, 2011

I used the biz you gave me i think. i look into it and let you know and thanks for your positive coment

HoosierMizuno

· #54 · Jan 23, 2014

i keep seeing these pics and wanting to go with 2.4 setup over 16.9. can't decide, especially if projector doesn't have a memory lens.

Prof.

Discussion Starter · #55 · Jan 23, 2014

If the projector you have or are looking to buy doesn't have auto AR, then an anamorphic lens is a good alternative to manually zooming for the different aspect ratio's..

HoosierMizuno

· #56 · Jan 23, 2014

i've heard those are pretty expensive. as far as manually zooming, what exactly does that involve. would i be simply adjusting the lens by turning it somehow. just curious the amount of work that would be needed when someone talks about manually adjusting

Prof.

Discussion Starter · #57 · Jan 23, 2014

When you manually change AR's, you would select 2.35 on your remote ( if you're changing from 16:9) and manually zoom the image to fill the screen..and sometimes you may need to refocus..and it's not always easy to just fill the screen and not lose some of the outer image onto the borders..
Generally it's a pain..and particularly if you need to change from 16:9 to 2.35 and back to 16:9 AR during a movie night..

There are more and more projector makes that are now including auto AR's..My last projector has that facility and I'm now able to do away with the anamorphic lens..

tanmoy88

· #58 · Mar 15, 2014

Good one:T

Alan Brown

· #59 · Mar 15, 2014

HoosierMizuno said:
i've heard those are pretty expensive. as far as manually zooming, what exactly does that involve. would i be simply adjusting the lens by turning it somehow. just curious the amount of work that would be needed when someone talks about manually adjusting

On my projection system, it takes less than 30 seconds to adjust between aspect ratios. That includes adjusting the zoom control ring, vertical lens shift knob, and moving the drapes for masking. Focus is stable when zooming on my projector.

Vertical lens shift range will vary, depending on projector placement. None at all is needed if the lens is located perpendicular to the vertical center of the screen.

The wall behind the screen should be painted black or very dark. Black bars on letter boxed Blu-ray Disc movies will project onto the wall above and below the screen, which can be distracting if the black levels on the projector are not good enough.

The lower cost JVC D-ILA projector model still has excellent blacks, plenty of motorized zoom and shift range, plus lens memories. Last I checked, the less expensive Panasonic LCD projector is similarly enabled. The Epson line may also include a candidate.

Best regards and beautiful pictures,
Alan Brown, President
CinemaQuest, Inc.
A Lion AV Consultants affiliate

"Advancing the art and science of electronic imaging"

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mjg100

· #60 · Jul 22, 2015

Room is 11'-6" x 13'-6".
Have a 9' wide 2.40 curved AT masking screen with Screen Excellence EN4K fabric.
Projector is Sony VW600ES
A-lens is Prismasonic HD6000 with powered slide
Viewing distance is 9'-6"
Room has black walls, black ceiling and black floor. Have black velvet curtains from floor to ceiling on side walls from screen wall to seating. Will see about hunting up pictures later, since the pictures are stored on another computer.

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