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DVLED and Private Cinema Audio
The pursuit of perfection in sight and sound Much has been said of late about private cinema video. Specifically about direct view LED displays (DVLED). These displays undoubtedly offer some compelling features, including virtually unlimited brightness and contrast, vivid color, high dynamic range and many design advantages. This is not…
Our Emerging Community’s Year In Review
Forward During our inaugural year, we have become a community – connecting and caring while celebrating life’s triumphs and bearing challenges together. A community continually growing and maturing through support and mutual strength, we emerge with a renewed sense of belonging, committed to standing side by side and embracing our…
Are You Experienced in Selling Luxury Private Cinema?
As the director of Barco Residential, my friend Tim Sinnaeve and I share a passion for private cinema and luxury experiences. Tim often says, “People don’t want to buy a projector from me, they want to acquire what happens as a result of owning that projector.” However, the question remains,…
Holiday Warmth In Front Of A Big Screen
My heart has a special place where I store my fondest memories. Right at the top of that secret vault is the first time my parents brought me to a movie theater. I was captivated and convinced that everything was real and that I was a part of a world…
Captain Marvel Delivers Cosmic Colors and a Sonic Punch
Kaleidescape Curator Notes Remember when superhero movies used to be fun? For the past two decades, most entries in this genre have trended toward gritty, dark-themed films where main characters struggle under the weight of their responsibilities and antagonists are (almost) sympathetic, at least in their motivations. We’ve come a…
Immersive Music, A Connoisseur’s Experience and Insight
FORWARD As a musician, the term immersive music seems redundant. All music is immersive and should be presented that way. Unfortunately, for many today, music is not experienced immersively. The sensation of being in an ensemble, performances in intimate venues, or great halls is unknown to many. Immersive audio technology…
John Williams: Endlessly Inspiring
Film, the seventh art, the superb art of storytelling, finds itself nearing the end of one of its finest episodes; The story of a master storyteller with a language all his own. John Williams has hinted that at 90, Indiana Jones, Episode 5, might be his final film score. For…
Why Mentorship Matters
A Legacy of Leadership: The Importance of Mentoring in Hollywood FORWARD I first became aware of Norma Garcia-Muro when she joined Kaleidescape as Vice President of Marketing. As I read about her career and accomplishments in “the industry”, as we refer to the movie and entertainment business, I thought about…