At this time, it does. Cinemas need to be equipped with a Sony Digital Cinema 4K R510/R515 projector or a Barco DP4K-40LHC/DP4K-20LHC, which provide a 8000 :1 contrast ratio (on screen, the "whitest white" is 8,000 times brighter than the deepest black). The goal is to achieve 30 foot Lamberts (fL) on screen to meet EclairColor’s technical specifications.
Yes, it does. The current range of Sony Digital Cinema 4K (R510 and R515) and Barco projectors are compatible with any size screen up to 19 meters / 62 ft. wide. The double-stack systems work with screens 9-14 meters/ 29.5-46-ft. wide, while larger screens require quad configurations (4 projectors). These systems all come with an automatic alignment system. To play EclairColor content, the equipment will necessitate a software upgrade.
The projector will not be able to play the EclairColor DCP. Standard projectors are therefore not in accordance with the superior quality of EclairColor technology.
It may be the case, but only if you are equipped with the most recent generation of projectors and if the projector is powerful enough to meet EclairColor’s technical specifications. The projection system will also require a software upgrade to render it compatible with EclairColor.
If your integrator has undergone the EclairColor certification program, they will be able to provide you with an EclairColor-compatible setup. Otherwise, you will need to work with a CinemaNext-approved integrator.
It will be necessary to update the projector software to add the EclairColor macros. Our technicians are currently working with Sony Digital Cinema 4K and Barco on the software alterations to ensure the process is as smooth as possible. The software is key to the EclairColor digital color solution.
Absolutely. Once the EclairColor software has been installed, the projector can run both EclairColor-mastered films as well as “standard” content (DCP JPEG 2000 2K/4K fully DCI-compliant). There is no risk for exhibitors in adopting EclairColor technology (open system). The same applies to trailers and other pre-show content.
Soon, but for the moment EclairColor grading is used solely on 2D content.
That depends on the type of screen you already have. The decision will need to be made on a case-by-case basis with our experts, who are available to advise and answer any questions.
We will allow EclairColor presentations in cinemas equipped with the most recent silver screen technology as long as they are certified by CinemaNext or a CinemaNext-approved integrator. We are currently working with Harkness Screens to provide the best screen solutions to cinema exhibitors running 3D content with passive systems.
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