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Topic: 'Gravity' accompanying letter?
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Carsten Kurz
Film God
Posts: 4340
From: Cologne, NRW, Germany
Registered: Aug 2009
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posted 10-18-2013 06:44 PM
The german translation, among other silly things trying to translate 'footlambert', says to use 'Soundlevel 7.2 on all screens fitted with it'.
With it comes a short abstract of the letter, which recommends 14-17 cd/sqm for white screens and 24 cd/sqm for silver screens, and recommends the film should be played exclusively in 7.1 if sound systems permit, because that way the audience can experience the full range between silence and the breathtaking crescendo at the beginning of the film.
Well, our screen brightness for 2D will stay where it always is, we do have 7.1, and I think 'Gravity' should indeed be played well above our standard level setting of 5.5.
But I'm still wondering what the original letter said. He could indeed have written 'Dolby Level 7.2', why not, could be reasonable. But the other bullshit?
- Carsten
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Jason Metcalfe
Expert Film Handler
Posts: 134
From: Austin, TX, U.S.
Registered: May 2010
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posted 10-20-2013 02:10 PM
We received this letter in our KDM delivery inbox:
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Dear Cinema Managers and Projectionists:
As the director of GRAVITY, I am very pleased that our film is about to open at cinemas around the world. Approaching opening weekend, I want to thank you for your support and look forward to sharing the film with audiences in your theatres. We shot the movie using a number of innovative techniques to capture the experience of two astronauts stranded more than 100 miles above the Earth in the zero-gravity void of space.
When we began the process of making GRAVITY, we knew that showing the film in 3D would offer moviegoers the best visual experience possible. On behalf of the many brilliant people who brought
their talents to this film, I have been extremely gratified by the response of critics and early screening audiences who have said that we have made a visually stunning film, and I think that is due in no small part to viewing it with the optimum 3D presentation.
For that premium 3D experience, it is vitally important that cinemas show the film with the proper
brightness levels:
Real D – Between 5 to 7 foot lamberts
Dolby 3D –Between 4.5 to 6 foot lamberts
Xpand – Between 4.5 to 6 foot lamberts
With the proper light levels, we believe moviegoers will experience the film as it was meant to be seen. We also recommend a sound level of 7.2 in all screens that are equipped and capable. As a filmmaker, I am truly grateful to have so many state-of-the-art theatres available to play my films.
With GRAVITY, we worked hard to deliver a thrilling film with excellent visual effects, and believe that a great 3D presentation will significantly enhance your patrons’ appreciation of the film. I would like to thank you in advance for providing all the on-screen brightness you can for GRAVITY and again express my appreciation for all your support.
All the best,
Alfonso Cuaron
The only other letter we received was a breakdown of the content included on the different hard drives that were sent out. Hope this helps.
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