January 2010 photos from the Brad Miller collection.
![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/A1.jpg) 89 KB · 625x469 This is the current Film-Tech screening room.
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| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/A2.jpg) 93 KB · 625x469 There are two major changes in the design of the auditorium ... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/A3.jpg) 90 KB · 625x469 ...as well as a much steeper stadium seating. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/A4.jpg) 89 KB · 625x469 The sound system was also upgraded to QSC speakers, but more... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/A5.jpg) 83 KB · 625x469 The port windows have expanded to make room for digital cine... |
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![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/B1.jpg) 95 KB · 625x469 Here is the booth as viewed through the "viewing window... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/B2.jpg) 104 KB · 625x469 Inside we will see a familiar setup, but with much, much mor... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/B3.jpg) 101 KB · 625x469 This is the booth as viewed looking toward the left. The so... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/B4.jpg) 111 KB · 625x469 35mm and 70mm film may be ran here via platter or automated ... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/B5.jpg) 101 KB · 625x469 The room is not officially "finished" at this poin... |
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![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/B6.jpg) 114 KB · 469x625 The penthouse stack got a bit taller this time due to the ad... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/B7.jpg) 81 KB · 625x469 The platter sits out of the way in the corner along with its... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/B8.jpg) 95 KB · 625x469 From left to right we have a rack of QSC DCA amplifiers. Th... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/B9.jpg) 107 KB · 469x625 A closer shot of the newly revised penthouse stack. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_0296-625.jpg) 114 KB · 625x469 That was now, this is then. Pictured here is how the room s... |
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![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_0304-625.jpg) 87 KB · 625x469 This was the auditorium. At this point the only thing that ... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_0484-625.jpg) 114 KB · 625x469 Reverse shot of the room as the first layer of insulation st... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_0496-625.jpg) 98 KB · 625x469 And then a second layer is added. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_0497-625.jpg) 71 KB · 625x469 The booth gets it's drywall. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_0595-625.jpg) 70 KB · 625x469 The drywall is now done. |
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![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_0616-625.jpg) 49 KB · 625x469 Shot of the screen wall in the auditorium. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_0617-625.jpg) 52 KB · 625x469 Shot of the booth wall in the auditorium. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_0618-625.jpg) 51 KB · 625x469 The booth is almost done (as far as the builder is concerned... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1089-625.jpg) 86 KB · 625x469 Now comes the good stuff...DURRA! |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1091-625.jpg) 67 KB · 625x469 Rock-N-G Drywall was hired to install Durra's Type 8 wa... |
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![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1092-625.jpg) 74 KB · 625x469 More Durra installation. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1094-625.jpg) 65 KB · 625x469 More Durra installation. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1095-625.jpg) 72 KB · 625x469 Almost finished with the first layer. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1098-625.jpg) 78 KB · 625x469 Here the speaker lines have been pulled through the Durra. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1118-625.jpg) 80 KB · 625x469 Here you can see where the furring channels have been added ... |
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![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1120-625.jpg) 72 KB · 625x469 Meanwhile the drop ceiling grid in the booth has been finish... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1123-625.jpg) 69 KB · 625x469 Another shot of the booth after the drop ceiling grid has be... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1126-625.jpg) 77 KB · 625x469 The drop ceiling in the auditorium is also finished at this ... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1129-625.jpg) 80 KB · 625x469 The drop ceiling tiles are now being added. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1131-625.jpg) 62 KB · 625x469 Here is the finished edge of the drop ceiling next to the cu... |
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![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1133-625.jpg) 66 KB · 625x469 This is the drop ceiling as the HVAC vents are being brought... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1135-625.jpg) 74 KB · 625x469 Similarly the same thing is going on in the booth. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1145-625.jpg) 88 KB · 625x469 It is now time for port windows. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1151-625.jpg) 77 KB · 625x469 Next comes the stadium risers. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1163-625.jpg) 92 KB · 625x469 The framework is now complete. |
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![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1166-625.jpg) 86 KB · 625x469 Meanwhile, progress begins on the speaker baffle wall. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1169-625.jpg) 67 KB · 469x625 This picture better shows the angled lights that will shine ... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1176-625.jpg) 85 KB · 625x469 The floor of the booth has been prepped and is ready for car... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1179-625.jpg) 102 KB · 625x469 Carpet squares are being used in the event there is damage t... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1181-625.jpg) 78 KB · 625x469 The carpet is now complete. |
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![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1225-625.jpg) 99 KB · 625x469 The first items are brought into the booth. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1226-625.jpg) 96 KB · 625x469 At this point it is mainly electrical work to be performed. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1227-625.jpg) 93 KB · 625x469 The first piece of conduit has been ran... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1228-625.jpg) 65 KB · 625x469 ...up over the drop ceiling and into the sound rack... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1229-625.jpg) 103 KB · 469x625 ...to provide all of the circuits to power the sound system. |
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![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1232-625.jpg) 115 KB · 625x469 Here the high and low voltage wireways have been installed. ... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1259-625.jpg) 102 KB · 625x469 Power is added underneath the stadium risers for the motoriz... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1264-625.jpg) 81 KB · 625x469 Duct liner has been added to the walls, sconce light conduit... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1268-625.jpg) 81 KB · 625x469 It is now time for the floor. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1269-625.jpg) 81 KB · 625x469 This step was necessary to smooth out any imperfections in t... |
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![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1271-625.jpg) 93 KB · 625x469 Here the glue is being applied to the floor. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1272-625.jpg) 98 KB · 625x469 Tiles are then put into place. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1273-625.jpg) 93 KB · 469x625 Meanwhile wall carpet goes up. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1275-625.jpg) 107 KB · 625x469 Here the final touches are added to the tile. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1279-625.jpg) 84 KB · 625x469 The floor carpet is also laid down. |
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![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1282-625.jpg) 75 KB · 625x469 The auditorium is now ready for seats, speakers, curtains an... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1283-625.jpg) 85 KB · 625x469 Another shot of the auditorium pre-seats, speakers, curtains... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1285-625.jpg) 82 KB · 625x469 The finished riser floor. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1290-625.jpg) 70 KB · 625x469 The seats and speakers have arrived. What is Josh thinking? |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1291-625.jpg) 96 KB · 625x469 The speaker installation begins. |
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![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1294-625.jpg) 99 KB · 625x469 A material lift was needed to get the speakers into place. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1295-625.jpg) 93 KB · 469x625 The stage speakers are assembled in place. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1298-625.jpg) 88 KB · 469x625 Behind the baffle wall. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1306-625.jpg) 113 KB · 625x469 It is now time for Pickett Stage and Screen to do their thin... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1308-625.jpg) 76 KB · 625x469 Wall curtains are installed. |
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![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1310-625.jpg) 96 KB · 625x469 Surround speakers are installed next. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1319-625.jpg) 107 KB · 625x469 The left wall. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1321-625.jpg) 127 KB · 625x469 Pops, Kevin and Ed start designing the screen frame and mask... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1325-625.jpg) 101 KB · 625x469 Kevin is busy prepping the curtain track. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1329-625.jpg) 88 KB · 625x469 Once Pickett's crew is finished, the room is cleared in... |
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![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1332-625.jpg) 88 KB · 625x469 Here half of the seats have been installed. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1340-625.jpg) 83 KB · 469x625 The Dude waites patiently for the last of the chairs to be i... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1341-625.jpg) 87 KB · 625x469 It is now time to start cutting holes in the ceiling for exh... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1344-625.jpg) 78 KB · 469x625 Hi Josh. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1346-625.jpg) 109 KB · 625x469 The exhaust system in progress. |
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![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1348-625.jpg) 74 KB · 625x469 This is the override controller that is interfaced into the ... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1349-625.jpg) 114 KB · 625x469 Here are the 3 exhaust fans. (At this point the middle proj... |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1354-625.jpg) 116 KB · 625x469 The install is getting closer to completion. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1355-625.jpg) 109 KB · 625x469 Link supervises from a safe distance. |
| ![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1356-625.jpg) 101 KB · 625x469 Dan prepping covers for the booth lighting. |
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![](pics/ftsr-p/thumbnails/IMG_1357-625.jpg) 75 KB · 625x469 Here the room is being EQ'd while Dan replaces a bulb t... |
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