Pixar Projectionists Site

Upcoming Pixar reader, Will, sends in a link to a part of the Pixar website that he stumbled upon.

The link is, http://projection.pixar.com/ and as the welcome message says…

Welcome

This website is for the exclusive use of projectionists exhibiting Cars, a Disney presentation of a Pixar film. We recognize, support, and reward the contribution of those in the projection profession.

Presentation is everything, and that makes your job incredibly important. We’ve spent years crafting the picture and sound for this movie. Now it’s in your hands. We rely on you to give your guests “Perfect Projection”. This site will provide you with the information you need to make Cars the best presented film this year.

The site also has a message from John Lasseter to projectionists and includes a video of John Lasseter picking the winner from a competition held for projectionists to visit Pixar and have lunch on John Lasseter.

The site basically details what projectionists should know when screening Cars at the theatre as detailed in this list…

Perfect Projection Checklist

* Do a Run-Through of the Built-Up Print
* Confirm that you are running Scope Format (2.39:1)
* Confirm Projection Light Level (16fL)
* Confirm Sound Level (85dB), Dolby/DTS Faders at 7, SDDS at 0
* Fresh Lamp Life (70% of rated life remaining)
* Full Framing (no image cut off)
* Sharp Focus Across Entire Image
* Sharp, Tight Masking That Doesn’t Cut Off Picture
* Check and Clean Aperture Plate
* Check Cleanliness and Operation of Entire Film Path

And here’s something I read on the website that you might find interesting. On the Opening Day of Cars, Disney, Pixar, Dolby, and Theatrical Entertainment Services were visiting many screenings of the movie to check presentation quality. This is how much they care that you recieved the best screening of Cars possible.

Thanks Will!