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When I was in University I had a part
time job as a projectionist. I got the gig from my brother who got
it from my other brother. I rarely did in-class movies; it was too
stressful. But I had two nights a week where I ran the projectors in
the booth (safe from the jeers of the audience if things went wrong
with the projectors – which they often did). There were two
projectors and most movies were three reels, the change over had to
be specifically timed. You set up reels one and two before the show
and could make sure everything was perfect. (Do you remember those
big circles in the upper right corner of the screen? That's what they
are for.) The third (or more) reel got set up in the dark and was
always a crapshoot. I got paid (a hefty wage, actually) to watch a
movie. It was glorious (except for when things went badly).
Going to the movies and just setting
back and watching is one of my favourite things. I'm pretty
indiscriminate; I don't judge, I just enjoy. I am always more than
willing to suspend my disbelief.
The home movie industry (video, DVD,
streaming) is a mixed blessing for me. I love that I can watch a
movie whenever I want; I hate that other people can pause it whenever
they want. That's why I still go to the theatre. Well, that and the
big screen. My new 55” OLED 4K is great but it can't compare to
the big screen.
I remember reading that movie makers
would have to improve the cinema going experience rather than fight a
losing battle against the pirating of movies. Well, let me tell you,
they have done it!
Last night I went to Rogue One in Dbox
3D. Dbox is an “immersive cinematic motion experience, which is in
sync with the action on the screen, immersing viewers in the movie to
the point where they literally feel part of it. ...each and every
movement of the D-BOX enabled cinema seats reflects the actions and
emotions portrayed in the movie.”(click here for more info)
WOW! Once I got over the giggles
of being jiggled around, it was amazing.
I really recommend this. Just remember
it is not a simulator or an amusement park ride so don't go in with
that expectation.
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