Re: [Frameworks] Drive-In closing down

2012-09-08 Thread Jason Stauffacher
My thought is why did hollywood do the conversion in the first place? Can someone answer me that? I like the old movies and such and see no real cinematic value of some hollywood movies. For example CGI of the new star wars vs. the old model use of Star Wars that used good film making techniques.

Re: [Frameworks] Drive-In closing down

2012-09-08 Thread Tim Halloran
You're absolutely right but that's not really the issue in this case. Just like all of the small traditional theaters that are going to be forced out of business because of the conversion, as we all know it's a question of money. Cruel economic blackmail by the major studios. More here: http://

Re: [Frameworks] Drive-In closing down

2012-09-08 Thread Scott Dorsey
It's weird since, thinking only of the technology, the drive-in is the one place where digital technology seems a clear win. At the drive-in your usable brightness range is limited anyway, and your resolution does not have to be wonderful since everyone is watching through dirty car windows anyway

[Frameworks] Drive-In closing down

2012-09-07 Thread Jason Stauffacher
A drive-in around Minneapolis is closing down since they cannot afford the 70,000usd upgrade. The drive on is in Cottage Grove. Sad that film is being d-listed and that hard drive for movies is replacing it. Any thoughts? Are any of those old films being upgraded to disc and reels being show just