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  1. Netmask

    Netmask Well-Known Member

    From a projectionist friend...... so many options!

    Avatar ~ The Way of Water
    Projection Specifications
    Dear Projectionist,
    Jim Cameron’s AVATAR ~ THE WAY OF WATER is both a heartfelt and emotional story of family and a spectacular visual experience, and the key to that experience is its theatrical presentation, especially the light level on the screen. We’re counting on you to ensure that your audience sees this amazing film at its maximum potential.
    As you know, Jim is presenting his sequel to AVATAR in various combinations of aspect ratios, frame rates and 3D light levels to ensure the best, most involving presentation in every theater, so there are a few decisions to make.
    ASPECT RATIO - The movie will be offered in both Scope (2.39) and Flat (1.85) - so choose a DCP that will project the biggest possible image on your screen. This might be the widest image, but not necessarily. Look for the largest picture.
    FRAME RATE - This is an action-packed film of great visual power at the usual 24 frames per second, but it makes a quantum leap when shown in the High Frame Rate of 48 frames per second. If your projector has been confirmed capable of running HFR and has been programmed for HFR exhibition, select a 48 FPS DCP. (Note that a 48 FPS DCP will not run on a system capable of only 24 FPS.)
    SCREEN BRIGHTNESS - Finally, Jim has custom color graded his movie to run at several 3D light levels to get the best out of every theater’s capability. He’s offering 3D DCP’s for screening at 4 foot-lamberts, 6 foot-lamberts, and even 14 foot-lamberts. The brighter the light, the better the 3D, but your theater must be capable of running at that given light level. A 4 FL DCP shown at 4 foot-lamberts will look terrific, but a 6 FL DCP screened at 4 foot-lamberts will look dim. We’re hoping that as many of your projectors as possible can show the brighter 3D (It’s amazing!) but select the DCP for each theater that matches what that system can comfortably achieve and then run it at that brightness.
    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – Below are the specs for the proper projection of AVATAR ~ THE WAY OF WATER. We’re grateful for your attention to these critical details. Your efforts will make all the difference.
    ALIGNMENT DCP - In addition to the DCP of AVATAR ~ THE WAY OF WATER, you’ll also need the DCP’s of our Framing and Alignment Charts.
    Flat (1.85)
    Scope (2.39)
    Please load and check your AVATAR ~ THE WAY OF WATER Framing and Alignment Chart every day before your presentations begin. The use of any other framing chart from any studio will result in improper projection of AVATAR ~ THE WAY OF WATER. For a 2D chart, download the below.
    3D Flat
    AvatarWayWater-FramingChart_TST-3D_F_XX-XX_OV_MOS_2K_TCS_20221130_WDS_IOP_OV
    3D Scope
    AvatarWayWater-FramingChart_TST-3D_S_XX-XX_OV_MOS_2K_TCS_20221130_WDS_IOP_OV
    2D
    AvatarWayWater-FramingChart_TST-2D_S_XX-XX_OV_MOS_2K_TCS_20221130_WDS_IOP_OV
    FRAMING - When setting the projector’s image size and adjusting the screen’s masking, the tips of the YELLOW ARROWS and the YELLOW LINES must be visible on the screen regardless of any key stoning. If the YELLOW ARROW in the lower center of the chart is not visible, sub-titles may be cut off. Once the framing is properly adjusted, move on to set the screen brightness.
    LIGHT LEVEL & SCREEN BRIGHTNESS - The correct light level is CRITICAL to a great 3D presentation! The Framing Chart DCP can be used to measure for 4 FL 3D, 6FL-XBrite 3D and 14 FL-FullLite 3D. Maintaining the correct light level for the DCP matched to your theater’s projection system will result in the best possible viewing experience for your audience. Please follow the set-up instructions below.
    When measuring the screen’s luminance, first turn off any unnecessary lights in the auditorium and the projection booth. Next, with the Alignment Chart projecting in 3D (pause to make it easy), use the white circle in the center to measure and then set your projector’s light output. Measure from the center of the theater with one lens from your 3D glasses in front of your light meter and with the 3D system (Expand, RealD Z-Screen, RealD XL) engaged on the projector, then adjust the projector light level to the correct brightness for your theater - 4 FL, 6 FL or 14 FL.
    Please confirm that your lamp is flicker free, with at least 600 hours of life remaining. If possible, please install a new lamp at the beginning of the engagement and have at least 20 hours of use prior to your first presentation. Please check light settings daily – it will make a huge difference!
    3-D PHASE - After the framing and light are set, please check for the correct phase of the 3-D picture so that the proper image gets to the proper eye during projection. While projecting our Alignment Chart in 3D and wearing 3D glasses, you should be able to see the the “L” with your left eye open and right eye closed and the “R” with your right eye open and left eye closed. If this is not the case, flip the switch on the back of the Real D control box (if you have one) and check phase again. If you don’t have a Real D control box, or flipping the switch does not correct the phase, please contact your theater’s engineer or system integrator.
    PRESENTATION NOTES
    Projector Setting: 3D Scope 2.40 (2048 X 858) or 3D Flat 1.85 (1998 X 1080)
    Image Brightness: 4.0 FL, 6.0 FL or 14 FL peak white target - as appropriate to your theater - measured at screen center white circle, in 3D mode, with glasses and Z-Screen or XL or Expand system in place.
    Audio Configuration: Dolby Atmos, 7.1 or 5.1 digital audio. Dolby system processor fader set to 7.0 (85dB C-weighted using pink noise)
    PROBLEMS - If you have any questions or need support with projection setup please contact your in house technical team or integrator. For content and key support please contact your normal local vendor for any Disney release
     

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