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Regal 1940's-era movie palace reinvented as leading edge live events venue through major AV upgrade

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Originally established in 1947 with the distinction of being the first movie palace to be constructed in New Orleans following the Depression era’s period of economic decline, the Joy Theater is one of the few remaining examples of a post-war movie palace. Recently, the Joy’s historical pedigree was given a future-focused boost in the form of a comprehensive facilities update that included bold upgrades to the theater’s audiovisual capabilities. Under the guidance ofPSX Audiovisual Technologies, the Joy Theater now contains cutting-edge entertainment components that set it above and beyond other venues in the region….

As the Joy’s heritage was built on showcasing Hollywood’s golden era in grand scale, dazzling imagery was always an integral piece of the update. An expansive 32’6″ W x 22’6″ D x 4′ H stage area presented the opportunity to employ multiple screens, as opposed to a single image. After significant research and an on-site demonstration, three of Digital Projection International’s newly launched TITAN Quad 1080p-3D projectors were selected to drive the imagery for all three screens. The three Draper screens include one center 27′ diagonal screen bookended by two 13.5′ surfaces. Accenting the imagery is an assortment of JBL Cinema Series and Vertec audio equipment. A Crestron Digital Media system handles all aspects of video transport and control for the venue. …

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