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Format:
35 mm motion picture film with Dolby SRD digital sound
HDCam SR video backup
Location:
Ford’s Theatre, Washington D.C.
Date:
April 10, 2011
Unique Job Requirements:
Metro Technical Services was tasked with transforming the historic Ford’s Theatre, a small performing arts theatre owned by the National Park Service, into a movie venue for the world premiere of The Conspirator. The Conspirator was the first film event to take place at Ford’s Theatre in 20 years.
Quality was essential for a premiere of this scale. Roadside Attractions and The American Film Company chose to use 35mm as the primary source, but also wanted a hot video backup that could go to screen at a moment’s notice should there be any problems. Video backup consisted of HDCam SR 444 uncompressed video projected by a 15,000 ANSI Lumens HD projector.
35mm Equipment:
Century SA 35mm projector
HD Video Equipment:
Sony DSW5500, EIKI LC-HDT2000
Audio:
Dolby CP-650 Cinema Processor, Dolby DMA8plus.
JBL Vertec 4886 & 4883 (Center Channel)
JBL VRX (L + R)
Surrounds - Provided by the house
Related Links:
The Conspirator: 35 mm Motion Picture World Premiere
Director
Robert Redford
Production Company
The American Film Company
Distributor
Roadside Attractions
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