Dolby Demonstrates Next-Generation Digital Cinema Solutions at ShowEast 2011

[Key paragraph] Barco and Dolby, in an industry first, will demonstrate a prototype that displays 2D 2K high frame rate at 48 frames per second (fps), 2D 4K high frame rate at 24 fps, and 3D 2K high frame rate at 48 and 60 fps per eye for 3D—all playing through a single Barco DP2K-20C projector with a 2K/4K Dolby Integrated Media Block (IMB). Driving the demo will be a Dolby DSS200 cinema server.

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[Press Release]

At ShowEast 2011, Dolby Laboratories, Inc., (NYSE:DLB) will showcase a wide array of digital cinema capabilities demonstrating its continued leadership in the cinema industry that has spanned four decades.

“Dolby has played an instrumental role in driving the convergence of digital cinema around the world and continues to push the limits of digital cinema by exploring new innovations that enhance the entertainment experience,” said Ramzi Haidamus, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Dolby Laboratories. “Our demonstration with Barco shows that high frame rates for 3D up to 60 frames per second is achievable using a single projector and a Dolby Screen Server, and shows that Dolby continues to drive cutting-edge cinema imaging technology beyond our well-established cinema audio solutions.”

Barco and Dolby, in an industry first, will demonstrate a prototype that displays 2D 2K high frame rate at 48 frames per second (fps), 2D 4K high frame rate at 24 fps, and 3D 2K high frame rate at 48 and 60 fps per eye for 3D—all playing through a single Barco DP2K-20C projector with a 2K/4K Dolby Integrated Media Block (IMB). Driving the demo will be a Dolby DSS200 cinema server.

This technology demonstration will be held at Barco’s Belgian Beer Bar on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Marriott Hollywood Beach Hotel, by invitation only.

See the original press release here: http://www.dcinematoday.com/dc/pr.aspx?newsID=2545