This comprehensive blog article is intended to demystify some of the technical details behind UHD or Ultra High Definition. UHD is the next generation of video formats, and has many potentially picture enhancing features over our current HD format. As we’ll explain, 4K resolution is only part of the UHD concept. There are other important […]
We at Acoustic Frontiers love to use projection systems. They are really the only way to get wide enough viewing angles to properly replicate the immersive cinematic experience in your home. There are two main types of projection system: Front projection. This is the type of setup used in 99% of theaters and is where […]
This article outlines the image brightness standards, as measured in foot lamberts, for home theaters. It also explains how to calculate predicted foot lamberts for any given screen and projector combination. Any display should have enough brightness for the viewing environment in which it is used. Brightness, or more correctly luminance, is a quantifiable measure […]
This article reviews HTDV and film content aspect ratios and looks at ways to match content to display. These include manual and automated screen masking systems as well as anamorphic lenses and the ‘zoom’ method. Aspect ratio describes the relationship between the width and the height of an image. 70-80% of modern movies are filmed […]
“CEDIA and its certified Electronic Systems Contractors (ESCs) follow these practices to deliver high value to dedicated home theater environments, helping ensure full performance potential for the equipment and the room.” The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) created a partnership in 2009 to create a set […]
Horizontal Viewing Angles The horizontal viewing angle is the angle subtended by a straight line from each side of the screen to the seating position. The main two standards in the commercial world are the SMPTE and THX specifications as summarized in the diagram below: New cinemas built to THX specifications have a minimum viewing […]