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Topic: Advice for building a new theatre
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Matt Fields
Jedi Master Film Handler
Posts: 545
From: Ohio, United States
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted 11-29-2010 07:35 PM
Here's my take on the main topic (digital equipment):
Go with one of the DLP projectors (Christie, Barco, NEC). Different people have different opinions on each brand. I own Christie at my place and have not regretted it.
For servers, Dolby, GDC, and Doremi seem to be the main players. I have used the GDC a little and own Dolby servers. The GDC was okay and got the job done, but I think the Dolby Show Manager software is far superior to the GDC user interface.
Since you'll be doing alternative content, you should get a Scaler. I have the Geffen scaler (Cinema Pro II model). I know Barco makes one also.
Regaurdless of what you pick, make sure you get good UPS's for the projector electronics and server, lots of lamp ventilation, and plenty of HVAC in the booth. This stuff works better when its kept clean and cool.
If you are thinking 3D at all, I would recommend Dolby or xpanD. Your not looking at a lot of seats (You won't need a lot of glasses), and you wont have to install a silver screen for the few times you play 3D content.
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Tom Petrov
Five Guys Lover
Posts: 1121
From: El Paso, TX
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 12-07-2010 03:32 AM
quote: Celine Negrete
theatre would be located in a small town
Celine, very good post.
There is a theatre in Waterloo, Ontario that is 5 years old, it is brand new, has stadium seating, plays 35mm, has a concession stand/cafe combined and is VERY successful and is a TWO PLEX. The two plex has a nightly staff of two, three on weekends with one in the cafe and seats about 270 seats combined.
In contrast, we have a 5 plex independent first run theatre in my area that is struggling to keep a float, they have a REALD 3D projector and are playing a 1/2 capacity nightly. I was there tonight an they has 6 people including me in the building for the late show. Total capacity for this theatre is 1200 and there were 6 paid admissions.
The two plex theatre is located right in the downtown area of Waterloo. The theatre plays independent stuff with the occasion Hollywood film. Right now they are playing Hereafter and Fair Game.
This is the type of model I would go after. You need as little overhead as you can to survive. If you are going to be a smaller size cinema, forget 3D or digital as those customers will be going to the multiplex anyway.
Your concession is most important. You need packages, the theatre in Waterloo has dinner and a movie (Sun-Thu) for $18. That is the ticket, soup, sandwich, drink and a salad.
You said that you are in a tourist desitination. Well check out some tourist areas and see what kind of cinemas they have. If you are in small town tourist area you are not going to have regulars all the time. Also, people on a vacation will not likely want to go see a 3D blockbuster in a small town while on vacation.
Here are a couple that I know of located in tourist areas.
Elora Gorge Cinema
Lux Banff
Stratford Movie Cinema
You will need to play independent films.
Lastly, and most important. YOU will have to run this theatre 5 days a week and have some part time managers on the other days.
quote: Celine Negrete
3-4 screens of ~80-100 seats each
A theatre this small cannot support "new" equipment and cannot support "all" digital screens. You must use film and quality used equipment. Especially if you are going to be an art house.
I have a question. Will there be any other competing theatres in this town?
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