El Recreo Multiplex
Caracas, Venezuela
The exterior of the cinema.
The entrance to the big screen.
Concession stand and guest services to the left.
Stairs to the booth.
The large auditorium.
The large auditorium with projectionist standing in front for size reference.
The booth.
This theater uses all Christie equipment.
Projectionist building films.
Dolby CP650 in all auditoriums with #1, 6 and 7 equipped with EX.
A projectionist "doing film right" by keeping the leader off of the floor.
ANOTHER projectionist keeping the leader off of the floor.
ANOTHER projectionist keeping the leader off of the floor!
Angel Hultzsch rewinding a trailer.
Moving prints between auditoriums single-handed without clamps, thanks to Christie's super strong center ring design and new locking latch.
Projector with cat 701 Dolby Digital penthouse reader.
Smaller Christie M3 platters are used to save space.
Some of the screens have a strong downward tilt to the projectors.
What do you do with that extra reel arm? Why mount it on your MUT, of course!
Projectionist rewinding a trailer.
Shot of another sound rack.
"Hmmmm, how many Bevan-poos should I use on this print?"
Standard equipment placement.
Special thanks to Angel Hultzsch for the pics.