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MOVING iMAGE TECHNOLOGIES OFFERING FULL LINE OF PRODUCTS FOR BOOTHLESS CINEMA INSTALLATIONS

FOUNTAIN VALLEY,CA- OCTOBER 12, 2015 

Moving iMage Technologies (MIT), a premier manufacturer and integrator for the cinema exhibition industry, will be showing a full line of product solutions for boothless and alternative cinema installations at ShowEast 2015.  

MIT’s Micropod quiet projector enclosure is currently being installed in theatres across the country, including Flix Brewhouse’s new three-screen addition to their Round Rock, TX location.   The Micropod permits the projector to be located inside the auditorium with acoustical noise suppression and ducted air intake and exhaust to keep the projectors quiet and cool.

MIT’s Hush Rack provides a physically secure, acoustically quiet and air filtered equipment rack for mounting audio components and other electronics behind the screen or in the auditorium space.  “MIT’s Hush Racks give us peace of mind by protecting our electronics located behind the screens” said Duane Davis of Flix Brewhouse.

Currently being used daily in hundreds of installations the IS-20 power managers automatically sequence on/off electronic equipment to save on power and labor costs.   With equipment located in closets or behind screens the IS-20 pays for itself in power savings and operational efficiencies.  Controlled by the server or automation a simple cue powers up the system in the morning and automatically powers down after the last show. The IS-20 also includes line filtering and spike suppression to protect and extend the life of electronics it powers.

CineQC is also a key component for installations where there is not easy physical access to the projection and sound equipment. This operations tool not only expands the usability of the digital cinema network but also provides a digital logging and accountability platform that has long been needed in our industry. CineQC utilizes low cost tablets to permit wireless projection, sound and auditorium control as well as Near Field Communications (NFC) tags to create time-stamp and proof-of-location verification. Checklists and service tickets are also a function of the CineQC platform to improve presentation quality and facility supervision. “The CineQC platform really improves operational efficiency and accountability, taking full advantage of the capabilties that digital cinema enables. The NFC tag verification requires that the operations or security personnel be present at a given location to perform their checklists or system adjustment; this is a key feature of the patent-pending system” says Bevan Wright, EVP of Operations at MIT.

Moving Image Technologies (MiT) is a manufacturer and integrator of purpose built technology and equipment to support a wide variety of entertainment applications with a focus on motion picture exhibition. MiT offers a wide range of products and services such as custom engineering, systems design, integration and installation, digital technology solutions for 3D, digital cinema, A/V integration as well as customized solutions for emerging entertainment technology.  MIT’s Rydt Entertainment Systems Division provides turnkey FFE solutions for new construction and remodels to include procurement, design, consulting, installation and project management.  Based in Fountain Valley California, our 28,000 sq ft facility is home to our corporate offices, engineering, manufacturing, distribution, integration as well as service and support divisions. Our primary manufacturing and warehouse location is augmented by a global network of service partners & OEM manufacturers.  For more information go to www.movingimagetech.com.

Flix Brewhouse is America’s Cinema Brewery® – the only first run movie theatre in the world to incorporate a fully functioning microbrewery. By combining these concepts, Flix delivers to your theatre seat three of America’s great loves – craft beer, great food and the latest movies! All of our stadium seating “dining rooms” are outfitted with the latest high-definition digital cinema projection and sound technologies, wall-to-wall curved screens, cushy high back chairs, and our revolutionary Easy Glider moveable table top.  www.flixbrewhouse.com

Fountain Valley, California—Apr 20, 2015

Moving Image Technologies introduced at the Cinemacon Show in Las Vegas, A New Division Focusing on the Business and Operations for the Cinema Exhibition Industry

The Professional Cinema Enterprise Solutions (a Division of Moving iMage Technologies) will be anchored by Cinergy, a modular, cloud-based Cinema Enterprise suite of software tools for complete and secure management, reporting and visibility into your theatres and their assets. Centralized at the corporate level with regional and localized drill-down capabilities to any digital asset or existing software system, Cinergy provides you with the most comprehensive management of your cinema business.

A product of joint marketing and development with Digital Cinema Implementation Partners (DCIP), Cinergy is backed by the most experienced and proven IT and software development professionals in the cinema industry.

“Digital cinema was a huge leap forward in technology for our industry. Our initial focus was in the presentation of great pictures and sound. Having achieved the best presentation possible, we started to look at ways to leverage the new digital platform and the information it provides. Since the digital systems allow for electronic connectivity and generate voluminous amounts of invaluable data, exhibitors have expressed a strong interest in software tools that would enable them to leverage the digital connection and extract, collate and manage all of that data. Cinergy does this for exhibitors” says Joe Delgado, EVP Sales and Marketing for MIT.

Richard Manzione, CEO of DCIP, states “Coming from an exhibition background, I know how critical it is to have the right kinds of information. A large amount of raw, unorganized data is just as invisible to management as no data at all. Our team, working with and listening to cinema operators, has developed a modular software solution that is easily customized for any size cinema business. Cinergy cost-effectively scales to any exhibitor’s particular needs and scope. Software is not a static proposition; our partnership with MIT will allow us to refine and innovate our products as our customers’ business requirements change and evolve.”

Together with Cinergy, another anchor product of the Professional Cinema Enterprise Solutions Division is Cine-QC. This operations tool not only expands the usability of the digital cinema network but also provides a digital logging and accountability platform that has long been needed in our industry. CineQC utilizes low cost tablets to permit wireless projection, sound and auditorium control as well as Near Field Communications (NFC) tags to create time-stamp and proof-of-location verification. Checklists and service tickets are also a function of the CineQC platform to improve presentation quality and facility supervision. “The CineQC platform really improves operational efficiency and accountability, taking full advantage of the capabilties that digital cinema enables. The NFC tag verification requires that the operations or security personnel be present at a given location to perform their checklists or system adjustment; this is a key feature of the patent-pending system” says Bevan Wright, EVP of Operations at MIT.   Please see these products and more from MIT at booth 2419A or at Milano Suite 1.

Moving Image Technologies (MIT) is a manufacturer and integrator of purpose built technology and equipment to support a wide variety of entertainment applications with a focus on motion picture exhibition. MIT offers a wide range of products and services such as custom engineering, systems design, integration and installation, digital technology solutions for 3D, digital cinema, A/V integration as well as customized solutions for emerging entertainment technology.  MIT’s Rydt Entertainment Systems Division provides turnkey FFE solutions for new construction and remodels to include procurement, design, consulting, installation, and project management.  Based in Fountain Valley California, our 28,000 square foot facility is home to corporate offices, engineering, manufacturing, distribution, integration as well as service and support divisions. Its primary manufacturing and warehouse location is augmented by a global network of service partners and OEM manufacturers.

Digital Cinema Implementation Partners, LLC (DCIP) is a joint venture owned equally by exhibition industry leaders AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holdings, Inc. and Regal Entertainment Group, representing more than 15,000 screens in the United States. Formed in February 2007 to facilitate the roll-out of a digital cinema infrastructure, the company has expanded its operations to include new administrative and software services aimed at streamlining the operations and interactions of exhibitors and distributors. DCIP is headquartered in Mahwah, N.J. with offices in Minneapolis and Denver.

Fountain Valley, California—Apr 17, 2015

Moving iMage Technologies Completes Installation of All FF&E for Flix Brewhouse Cinemas in Des Moines, Iowa and Carmel, Indiana

Moving iMage Technologies (MIT), a premier manufacturer and integrator in the cinema exhibition industry, recently completed the installation of all furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) for Flix Brewhouse‘s recently-opened complexes at Merle Hay Mall in Des Plaines, Iowa and Merchant Square Mall in Carmel, Indiana.  The complexes both feature an eight-screen cinema, in-house brewery, and full-service restaurant.

Allan Reagan,

MIT worked with Flix Brewhouse to come up with the most technologically advanced audio and video equipment packages and the most luxurious interior details including wall-to-wall curved screens and luxurious seating.  On the equipment side, MIT and Flix chose projectors and servers fully integrated into MIT projector pedestals, and sound racks that were all prewired at the MIT factory, ready to be installed the moment they arrived at the theatre, making for a smooth and successful installation process.  MIT’s IS-20 and IS-30 power management products improve efficiency and reliability throughout the complexes.

Each complex is outfitted with one Dolby Atmos. Reagan stated, “We wanted to offer our guests a unique experience and Dolby Atmos definitely achieves that goal. We are beyond thrilled with the results.”

According to Jerry Van de Rydt, Senior VP of MIT, the experience with Flix Brewhouse was incredibly rewarding and it was great to see all the hard work from both parties result in two first-class theatres.  “ It was a pleasure working with the Flix team who helped us through several hurdles to get the jobs complete on time and on budget.”

Moving Image Technologies is a manufacturer and integrator of purpose built technology and equipment to support a wide variety of entertainment applications with a focus on motion picture exhibition. MIT offers a wide range of products and services such as custom engineering, systems design, integration and installation, digital technology solutions for 3D, digital cinema, A/V integration as well as customized solutions for emerging entertainment technology.  MIT’s Rydt Entertainment Systems Division provides turnkey FFE solutions for new construction and remodels to include procurement, design, consulting, installation, and project management.  Based in Fountain Valley California, our 28,000 square foot facility is home to corporate offices, engineering, manufacturing, distribution, integration as well as service and support divisions. Its primary manufacturing and warehouse location is augmented by a global network of service partners and OEM manufacturers.

Flix Brewhouse is America’s Cinema Brewery® – the only first run movie theatre in the world to incorporate a fully functioning microbrewery. By combining these concepts, Flix delivers to the theatre seat three of America’s great loves – craft beer, great food and the latest movies. All stadium-seating auditoriums are outfitted with the latest high-definition digital cinema projection and sound technologies, wall-to-wall curved screens, cushy high back chairs, and the revolutionary Easy Glider moveable tabletop.  Flix brews nine of its own beers and offers 38 other draft beers for guests to enjoy, as well as an extensive wine selection and a variety of specialty non-alcoholic drinks.  Food offerings range from traditional movie fare to upscale items like ahi tuna poke and artisanal pizzas.

Fountain Valley, California—Apr 9, 2015

Moving iMage Technologies Announces Industry-First 1000:1 Dimmable LED Light Fixture

Moving iMage Technologies, a premier manufacturer in the cinema exhibition industry announced the release of a new 8” round downlight fixture that sets a new bar for performance in this industry. The device is part of their energy-efficient product line and is called the “ALF”, for Architectural LED Fixture. The preeminent feature of the product is an unprecedented dimming range of over 1000 to 1 from full on to its dimmest stable light level.

This performance was achieved through the development of a proprietary driver circuit design, specifically optimized for use in cinema auditoriums. This is in contrast to the off-the-shelf driver solutions used by other lighting manufacturers.

“About one year ago we launched a new intelligent dimmer product aimed at LED fixtures called the A-LMS, but we found out pretty quickly the state of LED fixtures really hadn’t developed the features needed for use in cinema theaters,” said David Richards, Sr. VP of Engineering at MiT. “For use in a cinema auditorium you need very accurate, stable dimming to extremely low levels,” he added.

“Many people are trying to use fixtures in theaters that only dim to 10%, which is completely inadequate in this application,” said Richards. “Several 1% dimming LED drivers are available by special order but still aren’t really sufficient in this unique application.”

The lack of adequate products for cinema auditoriums led MiT to develop the ALF over the last several months. Besides the industry-first 1000:1 dimming range, the other features of the fixture are:
1.0-10V DC control.
Two models available in the series, 70 Watts with 6000 lumens and 90 Watts with 8000 lumens output.
UL-rated power supply may be located in the projection booth for easy service.
All interconnection wiring is low voltage
Every ALF fixture consists of multiple LED modules for sufficient light output and also redundancy. Since there are multiple elements the decision was made to keep them separate through the driver circuitry to create even more variety in control options, and make each fixture essentially two fixtures in one.

For example one channel can use a warm color temperature LED that simulates the appearance of incandescent light, and be dimmed over various levels while an audience is present. The other channel of the fixture might use intense bright white LEDs and only used between shows by the cleaning crew.

A characteristic of LED lighting is that the color temperature remains constant as the fixture output is dimmed. This is in contrast to incandescent lighting which gradually becomes warmer as the light level is dimmed. Another version of the ALF simulates this effect by using LED elements with a slight color temperature difference between the two channels, and in conjunction with the A-LMS (or similar lighting controller), the dim rates may be adjusted to make the color temperature of the light seem to get warmer as it gets dimmer, emulating the appearance of an incandescent lamp. Richards says, “we call this feature ‘Dim-Warm™.’”

Or the two lighting channels of the ALF may be used for more extreme color differences for special lighting effects. A variant of the ALF called the “Earth-light™” consists of a central yellow LED module surrounded by bluish LED modules. The overall effect simulates the yellow light of the sun with blue skylight filling in around it. It’s intended to give the sensation of being outdoors under natural sunlight.