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Blake Zaugg
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From: Lafayette, LA
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Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Ideal Theatre Temperature (13)posted 01-28-2004 01:16 PM As a matter of opinion what is the ideal theatre temperature to set the thermostats at?
18 degrees - 20 degrees? (Celsius of course)

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Dino Panagiotopoulos
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Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Ideal Theatre Temperature (19)posted 01-28-2004 01:21 PM Normally our thermostats are kept at 70-72 F (around 21 Celsius). This is during the winter and during the summer It will go down to 67 or 68. The theaters are always very comfortable during any season and only get complaints from the cold blooded women (its freezing anywhere they go).

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Michael Harlow
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Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Ideal Theatre Temperature (24)posted 01-28-2004 01:44 PM We try and run around the 20-21 mark

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John Pytlak
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Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Ideal Theatre Temperature (30)posted 01-28-2004 01:46 PM Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Ideal Theatre Temperature (32) As far as the film itself is concerned, the projection room can be kept at any temperature that is comfortable for the projectionist, usually between 20 and 24 Celsius. Somewhat colder or hotter should have no ill effect (on the film).

It IS important to keep the relative humidity under control, ideally between 50 and 60 percent RH. Really dry conditions can aggravate static and cause excessive film curl. Damp conditions can cause rust and corrosion of equipment, problems with electronic equipment (especially high voltage equipment like xenon ignitors), and soften the gelatin emulsion of the film, making it stickier and more likely to be abraded.

Long-Term Storage of film should be cool and dry, per SMPTE Recommended Practice RP131:

http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/support/technical/storage1.shtml


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Carl Martin
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Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Ideal Theatre Temperature (36)posted 01-28-2004 06:43 PM Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Ideal Theatre Temperature (38)
quote: Normally our thermostats are kept at 70-72 F (around 21 Celsius). This is during the winter and during the summer It will go down to 67 or 68.
why the seasonal variation? if anything, during the winter, customers should be more prepared to deal with a lower temperature.

i think 67 or 68 is a good temperature. maybe cooler, not warmer. you can always put something on (if you're prepared) but you can only take so much off. and a little nip in the air helps keep you awake.

carl


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Robert E. Allen
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Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Ideal Theatre Temperature (43)posted 01-28-2004 06:46 PM Dino is right (on both counts).

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Dino Panagiotopoulos
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From: Windor, Ontario, Canada
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Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Ideal Theatre Temperature (49)posted 01-28-2004 07:34 PM One main reason for the variation is because at any time of the year, no matter what season, going to the movies is an escape for most people. Its the Exhibitors job to make sure they have the most comfortable environment to enjoy their movie. If I go to a theater in the winter and they're too cheap to provide adequate heating, then most likely when you go in the summer they wont have proper cooling.I wont be going back to that place. Most people come in the summer to get a cold drink and sit in a nice cooled environment for a while, to get out of the heat. Depending on how hot/cold it is in the summer, the temperature can probably go a little lower than 68. The few extra dollars on the heating will go a long way with attracting customers that just want to relax and stay cool during those hot summer days.

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Mark Gulbrandsen
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Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Ideal Theatre Temperature (55)posted 01-28-2004 08:20 PM Temperature setting somewhat depends on the film you are running. SOmetimes you might be able to take advantage of having control over the thermostat...... I once met a theatre manager that had run Lawrence Of Arabia at a theatre down in Texas during the summer months. 30 min before the intermission he cranked the heat in the place all the way up...needless to say when the intemission tag hit the screen the audience flocked out for a co*ke. Per capita was really high that Summer....This is actually a true story!!

Mark @ CLACO


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Mark J. Marshall
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From: New Castle, DE, USA
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Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Ideal Theatre Temperature (61)posted 01-28-2004 10:35 PM Sometimes for horror films, we'll drop the temp a couple of degrees once the film starts.

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Brad Allen
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From: Evansville, IN, USA
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Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Ideal Theatre Temperature (66)posted 01-29-2004 11:28 AM It depends on the building. If your building is drafty, you'll have to run the heat up to 74F or so in the winter. If it's fairly air tight, 72 seems to be the happy medium for most customers in the winter and 73 for summer. Other wise, the complaints sky rocket.
I love it when it's 0F outside, and the ladies come in with their open toed shoes on, and come out of the film and complain that their feet are freezing. DUH!

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What is the best temperature for cinema? ›

In general, keep temperature between 60 and 70°F (15.5 and 21°C) and relative humidity between 40 and 60%, eliminating rapid cycling of temperature and relative humidity.

What temp is a theater? ›

The water temperature should be no less than 99 degrees and the air temperature in the theater should be between 72 and 76 degrees.

Who operates the cinema? ›

A projectionist is a person who operates a movie projector, particularly as an employee of a movie theater. Projectionists are also known as "operators".

Is it theater or theatre? ›

In American English, the spelling is theater; in Britain and the rest of the English-speaking world, theatre is used.

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The temperature and humidity control of the environment should be controlled to between 18oC to 25oC, and humidity below 70% room humidity.

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3 What is the ideal temperature range

However, a general rule of thumb is that most black and white films can be developed between 18 and 24 degrees Celsius (64 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit), and most color films can be developed between 35 and 38 degrees Celsius (95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit).

What is average film temperature? ›

The average film temperature is estimated by dividing the average heat flux (BTU/hr-ft2) by the fluid film coefficient (BTU/hr-ft2-ºF) and then adding that number to the operating temperature. The tricky part is estimating the maximum film temperature. If the heater has a uniform heat flux (eg.

What is the temperature range for film? ›

Motion Picture Film Guidance: Storing Motion Picture Film

Black and white acetate-base film (generally pre-1970) should be kept at 35 degrees Fahrenheit. To slow fading, all color films can be stored at 35 degrees Fahrenheit, although it is common practice to store color film at 25 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.

Why is it so cold in theaters? ›

And what it all comes down to is audience volume. The more people in a room, the more power that needs to be exerted to cool them all, and the more times the door will close and open and change the dynamics of how to do so.

What are theater people called? ›

Definitions of thespian. a theatrical performer. synonyms: actor, histrion, player, role player.

What are cinema staff called? ›

Cinema or theatre attendants, also known as ushers, work in the foyer and auditorium of a cinema or theatre. They sell tickets and refreshments, control access to the theatre and auditoriums, show people to their seats and clean the cinema or theatre.

What is the largest theater chain in the US? ›

With a history dating back to 1920, AMC has become the world's largest cinema chain.

What do Americans call theaters? ›

A movie theater (American English), cinema (British English), or cinema hall (Indian English), also known as a movie house, picture house, picture theater or simply theater, is a business that contains auditoria for viewing films (also called movies, motion pictures or "flicks") for public entertainment.

Is a theatre a place or thing? ›

theatre, in architecture, a building or space in which a performance may be given before an audience. The word is from the Greek theatron, “a place of seeing.” A theatre usually has a stage area where the performance itself takes place.

Why is theater called drama? ›

The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action", which is derived from the verb δράω, dráō, "to do" or "to act". The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a collective form of reception.

What is a safe temperature for film? ›

Motion Picture Film Guidance: Storing Motion Picture Film

Based on NARA 1571, the ideal temperature for storing modern, polyester, black and white films is 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

Are Theatres usually hot or cold? ›

For the places where plays are performed, they're hot as often as not: a lot of variable heat sources (lights + audience), so keeping the temperature constant is difficult.

Which color temperature is best for movies? ›

Color Temperature in Film and Video

This is called white balance and is used to match your sensor to either the cool color of daylight at 5500-6000 K or warm interior light around 3200 K.

Is warm or cold lighting better for movies? ›

Generally, cool or blue light gives the audience a sense of calm during the film. But it can also be used to create a somber or suspenseful scene. Warm lighting, on the other hand, is more comforting. It can conjure up feelings of joy and ease.

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