Barco and Cinema West partner in California’s
largest 3D digital cinema multiplex
January 13, 2010
Source: Barco
Cinema West, an independent California exhibitor,
chooses Barco DP-2000 digital cinema projectors for every
screen in their new Palladio 16 multiplex in Folsom, California.
With a total seating capacity of 3000, built around an efficient
“green” energy concept, the all-digital venue includes
six 3D-capable theatres.
Barco announced that Cinema West has selected Barco DP-2000
projectors for their new Palladio 16 Cinemas site located
in Folsom, California. Six DP-2000s are 3D-equipped, using
3D technology from RealD — making the Palladio 16 the
largest single-site 3D installation in California, if not
the West Coast.
For the 16-theatre installation, digital servers and theatre
management systems are supplied by Dolby®, and the 5.1
surround-sound digital audio system is supplied by both QSC
and Dolby.
With a current chain of 12 theatre locations throughout northern
and central California, Cinema West has a long history of
innovation — and the new Palladio 16 is no exception.
Each theatre in the complex sports stadium seating and wall-to-wall
screens, with individual capacities ranging from 140 to 300
seats. Installation was provided by Theatre Equipment Construction
and Service (TECS), based in Santa Rosa, California.
“Cinema West has a great policy of wall-to-wall screens,
wherever possible, and these screens are enormous” said
Robert Hawthorne, Senior Technician for TECS. “To install
a 53-foot screen in a room that's 55 feet wide was a challenge,
but the installation went very well and the DP-2000s certainly
fill the screens. I'm a big fan of the Barco projectors,”
continued Hawthorne, “and the Cinema West team has been
just thrilled with what they've seen. From my standpoint,
the picture is better, they're easier to work with, and much
easier to use.”
Nate Alchesky, General Manager for the Palladio 16 Cinemas,
commented on the selection of Barco projectors. “It was
the quality and the ease of use,” said Alchesky. “Once
we saw the pictures on screen, we realized that this was the
best way to go. The picture quality is amazing, and the install
couldn't have been simpler. They were almost plug and play.”
Continuing with the spirit of innovation, Cinema West is positioned
at the cutting edge of “green” theatre installations.
Once final implementation is complete in January, the Palladio
16 Cinemas will be able to boast the largest solar system
on the roof of any movie theatre in the world.
“Presently, our theatre in Livermore, California has
the largest solar installation of any theatre,” said
Dave Corkill, Owner of Cinema West, “but once our rooftop
installation is complete, this site will be the largest. All
the lighting products used in the theatre are LED-based.
Even the poster cases are backlit with LED lighting, and what
appears to be neon is actually LED rope lighting. It uses
about 10% of the power. The savings are significant,”
continued Corkill, “and our goal to be energy efficient
extends to the Barco products as well. Barco projectors use
far less power than standard 35mm projectors, so it all adds
up, and it makes good business sense.”
“We're honored to have been selected by Cinema West for
their new installation, which is noteworthy on many levels,”
explained Terri Westhafer, Director of Business Development
for Barco Digital Cinema.
“Not only are we part of the largest 3D installation
in California, but we also play a part in the company's high
regard for 'green' energy use. This all-digital complex in
Folsom is a showplace for customers who are visiting our Sacramento
offices. Cinema West's high presentation standards align with
our own, and Barco is proud to partner with such an innovator
in digital technology.”
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