DGA President Michael Apted announced this month the installation of state-of-the-art D-Cinema digital projection systems in both the Los Angeles and New York DGA Theater complexes.
"The DGA is committed to meeting modern advances in film, digital video and D-Cinema projection so that we can offer optimal technical presentation and the best viewing experience in town for our members and the entertainment industry," said Apted. "These upgrades will enable the DGA to better serve our members and our clients with in-house digital video, 3-D and D-Cinema presentations."
The DGA hired a technology consultant to help research options for both theaters, working with Theater Operations staff to conduct a preliminary assessment of D-Cinema digital systems that met Guild specifications. Once the assessment was completed, Apted appointed feature film directors Michael Mann and Brad Silberling to join him on the committee charged with the final evaluation and selection process. After review of the systems meeting Guild specs, the committee determined that the Barco DP-3000 projector for the Los Angeles Theatre and the Barco DP-2000 for the New York Theatre were the superior fit for the DGA Theaters.
In addition to the new projectors, the DGA also purchased Dolby Digital Cinema Servers, Dolby 3-D conversion kits for each projector, Dolby 3D glasses, multi-standard video decks and additional system equipment. DGA projectionists have undergone extensive training to gain expertise in the operation of the new equipment.
The DGA Theater Complexes in Los Angeles and New York are the primary venues for member DGA Awards consideration screenings, Guild Committee special screenings, studio movie premieres, film festivals and a wide array of events in the entertainment industry requiring state-of-the-art projection services.
