"Witness a top-secret, pioneering concept that boosts movie image quality to never before seen levels!", the invitation to the US Cinema industry tradeshow reads. Let the speculation begin, is this the Canadian light redirection technology Barco acquired in 2016? But the main themes for the vendor are the familiar ones.
RGB Laser High Contrast "Discover our HDR-ready Smart Laser High Contrast projector, delivering stunning image quality that's unprecedented for this size". The higher on-off contrast, around 5000:1, RGB laser projectors. The Laser-Phosphor illumination sources to upgrade cinema operators current Xenon lamp projectors. Complimented with the turnkey Lobby Experience solutions that the vendor says will drive engagement through immersive, interactive entertainment.
All 'cinema solutions that enable you to wow moviegoers' are underpinned by business and financing models that offer 'flexible use of capital that allows you to make the right investments and give you peace of mind'.
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