Yes those tubes are for the exhausting of the digital projectors. We measured the temperature of the exhaust coming out of these at 124 degrees. The 6" ducts on top of the film projectors did not pull out enough. Instead, we tapped off the room exhaust vents and put 14" ducts in place for the primary exhaust. We used the existing 6" ducts for the secondary exhaust. With the digital projectors on, and film projectors off, it got up to around 84 degrees in the booth. Now it stays below 75.
The reason #4 has a different lamphouse is because the consoles for #2 & #3 were brought in strictly for 70MM and the 3-D, not for regular 35MM prints. They upgraded #4 for 35MM film.
No problem. Yes there is a new dance number among many other new things in the show. Hopefully, it will all get worked out by Friday because it’s been one hell of a time the last week or so……
The digital projector company will store them in the off season and maintain and repair them, so it works out well. The projectors are using existing windows and portholes.
You are correct about Projectors 2,3, and 4. 4 being the primary projector for film screenings. The digital projectors will be removed after the christmas show and put into storage until next year. First mezz will still be used for screening any films on digital, unless they are film (like they should be).
Yes, we did remove projector 5. 2 of the digital projectors are side by side there. The 3rd projector is next door in the spot booth. They will project on the walls and ceiling around the stage.
Yes, there are new digital projectors being installed. 8 on the choral stairs and 3 up in the booth. However, we are still running film for the 3-D. There is a lot of new content for the show this year.
Vito, there definitely are changes to the Christmas show this year. The 3-D opening will remain the same though. The change to the size of the screen is in fact due to the mods made to the proscenium.
Sorry Vito. I’ve been to busy to reply. From what I have heard, some of the mods they have made to the proscenium will not be removed for the Christmas show. The picture is in fact being made smaller by about 10%.
Between 3600 and 3900 people showed up. Apparently the reviews were bad well before the screening. I liked it although it ended too quickly. Running time is only 88 minutes.
They didn’t do anything to the stage. The curtain was used. We got our start cue late so there was a lot of waiting in the dark until we hit the screen. Other than that, it ran perfectly. A good part of this movie had very dark scenes, but it looked great on the screen.
We finished the run through about 2 hours ago. Interesting movie. I never listen to critics though. Looked great on the big screen. Sounded great too. Film rules.
I don’t think a mutt is more or less reliable. You do have a spare deck though with a platter in case there is a problem. Projectors 2 and 3 are for 3-D. Projector 4 is 35/70 but can’t handle higher than a 5000Watt lamp. Projectors 1 and 5 are 35MM only. All 5 projectors are still active and we had run them this year during the christmas show. The film in March will be run on projector 4. All of the changeover wiring has been ripped out.
Vito….We don’t want to use the 70MM projectors for reel to reel because we don’t want to disturb them for the Christmas 3-D. The platter is fine. The problem with platters is the “film threaders” at theaters today don’t know the proper way to use and maintain them. They weren’t even taught to thread properly. I have no problem using platters. I’m just glad we’re running film again here. The best part is there is no digital back up.
As I said before, there will be a movie premiere on March 5th. The big question was whether it would be film or digital. The word just came in that it will be film (as it should be). There will be NO digital back up. It is a Kevin Smith film. Sorry I couldn’t tell you guys the name earlier. I thought I should wait until it was 100%.
Film at Radio City???? Unheard of!!!!! There is a rumor going around about a possible film here…..Actually it’s not a rumor. March 5th 2011 is the date. Still debating whether it will be film or digital. Not much of a debate here. More than most likely it will be film and that’s a fact.
It’s temporary. It was put in place for two reasons……..for the candy cane effect during the show and to hide the speaker clusters.
Yes those tubes are for the exhausting of the digital projectors. We measured the temperature of the exhaust coming out of these at 124 degrees. The 6" ducts on top of the film projectors did not pull out enough. Instead, we tapped off the room exhaust vents and put 14" ducts in place for the primary exhaust. We used the existing 6" ducts for the secondary exhaust. With the digital projectors on, and film projectors off, it got up to around 84 degrees in the booth. Now it stays below 75.
The reason #4 has a different lamphouse is because the consoles for #2 & #3 were brought in strictly for 70MM and the 3-D, not for regular 35MM prints. They upgraded #4 for 35MM film.
Here are a few quick pictures
http://s1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb478/rcdt55b/
No problem. Yes there is a new dance number among many other new things in the show. Hopefully, it will all get worked out by Friday because it’s been one hell of a time the last week or so……
What Rockettes Prologue? The show is not any longer as far as I know.
The digital projector company will store them in the off season and maintain and repair them, so it works out well. The projectors are using existing windows and portholes.
You are correct about Projectors 2,3, and 4. 4 being the primary projector for film screenings. The digital projectors will be removed after the christmas show and put into storage until next year. First mezz will still be used for screening any films on digital, unless they are film (like they should be).
Yes, we did remove projector 5. 2 of the digital projectors are side by side there. The 3rd projector is next door in the spot booth. They will project on the walls and ceiling around the stage.
Yes, there are new digital projectors being installed. 8 on the choral stairs and 3 up in the booth. However, we are still running film for the 3-D. There is a lot of new content for the show this year.
Yes they are biligual. Also, they will be running 3-D soon. They are starting major upgrades to the equipment next week.
I may be wrong but I think they are contracted for a few years from what I remember. Email me when you get a chance.
Vito, there definitely are changes to the Christmas show this year. The 3-D opening will remain the same though. The change to the size of the screen is in fact due to the mods made to the proscenium.
Sorry Vito. I’ve been to busy to reply. From what I have heard, some of the mods they have made to the proscenium will not be removed for the Christmas show. The picture is in fact being made smaller by about 10%.
I’m not so sure they will all be removed. We are already reconfiguring the Christmas Show 3-D for a smaller picture because of some of the changes.
Between 3600 and 3900 people showed up. Apparently the reviews were bad well before the screening. I liked it although it ended too quickly. Running time is only 88 minutes.
They didn’t do anything to the stage. The curtain was used. We got our start cue late so there was a lot of waiting in the dark until we hit the screen. Other than that, it ran perfectly. A good part of this movie had very dark scenes, but it looked great on the screen.
We finished the run through about 2 hours ago. Interesting movie. I never listen to critics though. Looked great on the big screen. Sounded great too. Film rules.
I don’t think a mutt is more or less reliable. You do have a spare deck though with a platter in case there is a problem. Projectors 2 and 3 are for 3-D. Projector 4 is 35/70 but can’t handle higher than a 5000Watt lamp. Projectors 1 and 5 are 35MM only. All 5 projectors are still active and we had run them this year during the christmas show. The film in March will be run on projector 4. All of the changeover wiring has been ripped out.
Vito….We don’t want to use the 70MM projectors for reel to reel because we don’t want to disturb them for the Christmas 3-D. The platter is fine. The problem with platters is the “film threaders” at theaters today don’t know the proper way to use and maintain them. They weren’t even taught to thread properly. I have no problem using platters. I’m just glad we’re running film again here. The best part is there is no digital back up.
It’s going to run off a platter, but at least it’s film.
As I said before, there will be a movie premiere on March 5th. The big question was whether it would be film or digital. The word just came in that it will be film (as it should be). There will be NO digital back up. It is a Kevin Smith film. Sorry I couldn’t tell you guys the name earlier. I thought I should wait until it was 100%.
Okay Joe.
That is not the information I have Old Joe and it is not tentative. It is confirmed.
Film at Radio City???? Unheard of!!!!! There is a rumor going around about a possible film here…..Actually it’s not a rumor. March 5th 2011 is the date. Still debating whether it will be film or digital. Not much of a debate here. More than most likely it will be film and that’s a fact.
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