Design of Effective Cine Theaters

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Publisher: SMPTE — White Plains, NY, USA
Doc Type: Engineering Guideline (EG)
Pages: 1–9
Abstract: This document was withdrawn as it contains information and recommendations inappropriate for modern theater designs. Present-day cinema technology provides the motion-picture theater exhibitor with projection and sound equipment capable of displaying high-quality images with clean, full-frequency sound. Yet, many patrons are denied this fill realization of the film producer's art because the theater designer has failed to provide the proper environment for experiencing the wonderful world of illusion that is the art of cinematography. Good design has often been compromised by practical solutions and the belief that effective cinemas are not economically feasible. Contrary to this belief, many effective cine theaters have been designed for museums, universities, visitor centers, and world's fairs by creative teams of architects, acousticians, and motion-picture engineers at reasonable cost. Similar results could be achieved for the film exhibitor by architects and their consultants based on the parameters and criteria contained in this guideline. The effective cine theater is a place in which everyone can see and hear well. The summary lists the architectural parameters, which must be addressed by the designers and the criteria recommended here.
Release Tag: 19940325-pub
Publication Date: 1994-03-25
Approval Date: 1994-03-25
Withdrawn Date: 2003-03-26
Status Note: This document was withdrawn as it contains information and recommendations inappropriate for modern theater designs.
DOI: 10.5594/SMPTE.EG18.1994
ISBN: 978-1-61482-649-1
Link: https://doi.org/10.5594/SMPTE.EG18.1994
Group: SMPTE 27C Cinema
Keyword(s): Film, Projection, Theater, Projector
ICS Codes: 37.060.99 Other standards related to cinematography
Copyright: © 1994 Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Inc.

Withdrawl notice: https://pub.smpte.org/doc/eg18/eg0018-Withdrawal-Statement-2003-03-26.pdf

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SMPTE ST 202(m):1991 [Superseded]

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SMPTE RP 141:1990 [Superseded]

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