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The cinematic experience has moved far ahead as 6D films have taken the lead
by allowing viewers to interact with objects they see on the screen. As a result
of this continuing trend, Adlabs Cinemas have come with 6D screens in India
employing advanced technology. Not only do you get staggering three-dimensional
images popping up in front of your eyes, you can also simultaneously experience
smell, sound and motion.
How the 'D's differ
3D movies: 3D is used to describe a visual presentation system that attempts to
maintain or recreate moving images in the third dimension; creating the illusion
of depth as seen by the viewer.
Three-dimensional films give 3D information about the objects (cars, buildings,
etc), where viewers don't see them on a flat surface but spatially (in a larger
space). Chhota Jadugar, Aabra Ka Dabra, Bwana Devil and Shiva Ka Insaaf, are
some Indian 3D-movies. Remember them?
Generally, there are lot of realistic efforts and technology behind such 3D
animated movies, primarily stereoscopy. Stereoscopy allows you to see different
images with your left eye and right eye. To create these stereoscopic effects,
different methods are being used, mostly based on 3D glasses and the use of
multiple projectors.
Multi-projection system is based on a simple concept; integrating two low
cost LCDs or DLP projectors to achieve stunning 3D stereo images.
| Talking to
Rakesh Warikoo,
DGM- Cinema operations, Spice World Mall
What do you see as the future of 4D cinema in India?
As far as India is concerned, this is quite an upcoming technology for
people out here, which has got potential. The market of 4D-cinema is yet to
be explored; once it gets explored I guess there will be no looking back.
What's the tech behind 4D theatre?
There are many aspects to drive this technology. Mostly CIG units are used
to project images on the screen, certain system files command the effects
units for the right effects at exactly the same time as they are shown on
screen.
3D or 4D cinema, which is better?
Obviously, the 4D experience is far better. 3D is what you watch on screen
wherein 4D lets you experience a movie with added virtual effects. It is
altogether a different experience, which makes you feel as if you are part
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4D movies: 4D movies present 3D objects with additional physical
effects (splashing water, air jets or leg-ticklers) in the theater. These
effects occur in synchronization with the film. The 4D concept comprises of a
film or digital projection, a 3D screen between 6-20 meter wide, installation of
all hardware and software components.
Since, these effects are expensive to set up (estimated cost for a 4D system
is approximately 3 -4 crores), 4D films are currently found at special venues
and amusements parks.
India witnessed the launch of its first 4D theatre, Orama 4-D in the year 2006,
which screens films in a special format. These films last for just 7 to 20
minutes and are based on adventure fantasies.
6D movies: Here movie-lovers can smell, touch, ride and even interact
with the characters. And, this is done with the specially designed smart chairs,
which are equipped with back, leg and butt ticklers, neck and face air blast,
water spray, stereo speakers and scent and wind effects. Each viewer has a
personal remote and a small LCD screen enabling him to interact with others.
Piyush Jha, director of the film Sikandar says, “People enjoy coming to 6D
theaters as they enter the new world and come across around various animated
humanoid figures. Such movies looks very exciting not only to kids but to
youngsters as well. Sight, sound, touch and sense come together to form a
multi-sensory experience.”
All that you need to watch a 6D movie
- Digital projector
- Smart Seats supplied by Simnoa which have special effects for 'Smart
Seats' like movement/water jet/ tickler/butt shaker/air nozzles/fragrance
nozzle.
- Light effects supplied by Damat (Light effects/smoke machine/bubble
machine/Air blower/Mirror Bowl)
- Silver coated screen for the crystal clear effect
- Trivia, Game show, Interactive Programme
- Barkai to control all the systems mentioned above
- 3D glasses to view these movies.
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How do 4D and 6D movie formats work?
We spoke to Tushar Dhingra, COO, Big Cinemas, to give us more info?
“In such cinema formats, two digital video players play simultaneously and
project a 3D film on a silver screen. The visitors sit on 'Smart Motion' seats
that move around, have bass shakers and multiple ticklers. Viewers also
experience special effects, such as breeze, water spray and smoke. In the
interactive theatre, each viewer holds a wireless remote unit with push buttons
and a small LCD screen, enabling him/her to participate in a trivia game about
the theme of the film.
Technology behind
There is great work involved to convert those unreal motions into all too real,
and are accomplished with the use of highly-effective techniques.
Smart Chairs: Smart chairs are specialized theater seats, designed in a
way that they can produce mind-boggling effects. Each unit is complied with a
bunch of three or four chairs that are placed on a multi-leveled floor. There is
a central system that synchronizes these chairs.
Control System: There are various control systems which keep a hold on
the smart chairs. A Motion Servo Control (MSC) controls each of the chairs and
creates a unified motion in theaters.
The Show Control Unit (SCU) conducts show programming and playback with the
synchronization to the video projection. SCU controls the special effects in the
chairs and additional effects in the hall like dim lights, water squirts and
wind effects.
Motion and Sensory Effects: The chairs are fitted with various motion and
sensory effects like tilt motion, continuous wave motion, scent effect, personal
speakers and pneumatic air-jets directed at the face of the viewer.
Currently, these 4D and 6D type of cinemas only screen specially shot and
commissioned short films or animated movies. Hopefully, the day is not far when
full-fledged commercial Bollywood and Hollywood flicks come on board.
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