Last Reels is a novel by Ben Dowell, who maybe known to many in the industry as he was a one time trainer for the Odeon projectionist school in Burton-upon-Trent. Ben worked in the cinema business for almost thirty years, as a projectionist, trainer and engineer. While the book is a work of fiction that describes how the cinema … [Read more...]
The modern-day travelling cinema show
Peter Knight hits the road and investigates the modern-day showmen and women of cinema who carry on the traditions of the early pioneers of mobile cinema. Question – what do you do if you live in a remote location with a tiny population but still want to present the latest movie releases on the big screen? What if your festival doesn’t … [Read more...]
Opinion: Cinema: a church for all
One size does not fit all, a point that Peter Knight celebrates in cinema terms I am pretty sure my idea of a great cinema experience will be different to yours. But I bet my idea of a great car, a day out or a superb meal is different too. What’s more, I bet your definition of all those things depends on how you feel on the day, where … [Read more...]
Available now the June 2019 edition of Cinema Technology Magazine
Twenty years ago, projection technology changed forever — in the June 2019 issue of Cinema Technology we celebrate the technological pioneers that battled to bring digital cinema to fruition. Plus, will 5G networks transform the way content gets to our screens? … [Read more...]
Available now the March 2019 edition of Cinema Technology Magazine
Delighted to say that the March edition is now available to read online. In the March 2019 issue of Cinema Technology, we investigate cinema security and find out how to keep your data from going walkabout, we look inside the newly refurbished Odeon Luxe Leicester Square and discover how the new wave of smaller projectors is driving change in … [Read more...]
CTC Training Course – Early-Bird £30 Tickets On Sale Now!
CTC is running its popular one-day Cinema Presentation training course at Paramount Pictures London offices on 2nd May. Click here to book your place on this course. … [Read more...]
