Barco and Dolby partner for new dual-projector 3D technology
Kuurne, Belgium, 31 March 2009. Barco, a global leader in digital cinema projection technology, is pleased to announce that its projectors play a vital role in Dolby's latest dual 3D digital cinema offering. The solution, consisting of a dual-stack Barco projector and Dolby's dedicated 3D technology, more than doubles the light output, offering perfect image quality and light output for large auditoriums.
This 3D cinema solution will be marketed by Dolby as Dolby® 3D for large screens, and includes a twin Barco projector setup. The solution offers ideal light efficiency for screens ranging from 41 to 70 feet wide. The Dolby 3D large screen solution is currently available and compatible with all of Barco's digital cinema twin projector offerings, including the ultra-bright DP-3000 flagship projectors.
“Dolby realizes that exhibitors need the flexibility to provide a premium 3D experience in their largest and smallest auditoriums, and with this announcement, Dolby is well positioned to be able to support exhibitors' various needs,” stated Page Haun, Senior Director of Cinema Marketing, Dolby Laboratories. “We are delighted to have worked with Barco on developing this new 3D technology, resulting in a dedicated solution that renders 3D in large auditoriums with realistic colors and a pristine image quality.”
“This new technology delivers the brightest, most gorgeous 3D images possible today and redefines the high end 3D offering within our full suite of 3D solutions”, comments Wim Buyens, VP of Barco's digital cinema business. “In cooperation with Dolby, we're providing a solution where light efficiency increases by more than 225%, giving exhibitors the chance to move 3D audiences into their largest auditorium and maximize 3D revenues.“
All of Barco's digital cinema projectors are based on the pioneering DLP Cinema® technology from Texas Instruments, guaranteeing perfect reproduction of cinema content time and time again, and ensuring that moviegoers enjoy the highest quality film experience with consistent picture brightness, contrast, and vibrant colors.
About Barco
Barco, a global technology company, designs and develops visualization products for a variety of selected professional markets. Barco has its own facilities for Sales & Marketing, Customer Support, R&D and Manufacturing in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.
Barco (NYSE Euronext Brussels: BAR) is active in more than 90 countries with about 3,500 employees worldwide. Barco posted sales of 725 million euro in 2008.
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