As we publish this newsletter, DPI’s booth is being constructed at the Las Vegas convention center, in preparation for InfoComm 2010. In total, we have 3 semi-trailers loaded with all the makings for a spectacular presentation of Digital Projection’s latest and most powerful displays.

Inspired by the multi-market 3D success we have enjoyed, DP's engineers have been working overtime to expand the performance of our 3D products. Digital Projection is proud to announce the following new and enhanced capabilities for our TITAN and LIGHTNING 3D displays:

From the perspective of Mike Levi, President of DPI

Last weekend, my family and I attended our 3rd 3D film is so many months - Alice in Wonderland. This review will not focus on the performance of the actors, or the entertainment value of the story, or even the success or failure of the film-makers application of 3D technology. Rather, this review will focus on the implementation of 3D technology within the commercial cinema auditorium where we watched the film.

In short, the venue was not up to the task of properly presenting 3D entertainment due to two major problems.

DP is proud to announce the Fusion platform. DP’s FUSION MD and FUSION 3D processors were created to specifically provide the most advanced multi channel warp and blend for these critical real-time applications. The advanced architecture of the FUSION processors results in video latency that equates to just a few lines of a single video frame - basically, near-zero latency.

Can you briefly explain what 3D video is and how it differs from the traditional video that we're use to seeing in our homes?
3D Video provides an immersive viewing experience, whereby the image content is actually perceived by the viewer as a true 3 dimensional image. 3D video systems can be designed using a variety of technological approaches, but in all cases, the actual content to be displayed is captured (or rendered) and subsequently displayed in two synchronous perspectives – one replicating what our left eyes would see, and the other replicating what our right eyes would see, if the subject material was actually being viewed in the real world. Just as when viewing the real world, the two slightly different left eye and right eye perspectives, are integrated by our brains to create depth perception.

First there was a string of 3D concert presentations and an ambitious commitment from Hollywood Studios to put over 30 3D films in production through 2012.

Next there was A Christmas Carol (click here to read our prior review). That recent 3D remake of the classic story left us with a warm feeling of hope, and very impressed with how quickly Hollywood was learning to employ state-of-the-art 3D technology to improve our film entertainment experience.

Enlisting a 360 degree dome, full resolution 3D interactivity, long-life LED technology and more, DPI’s showcase will be THE must –see booth at ISE from Feb. 2-4, 2010. By demonstrating a selection of our projection displays’ unique application capabilities, DPI’s booth (#1G67) will present a sample of the flexibility and adaptability offered by our commercial projection systems.

Given the extensive 3D projection lineup offered by DP, it is not surprising that we have some serious 3D enthusiasts... and critics here. That being the case, and with the holiday season upon us, a number of our 3D golden eyes jumped at the opportunity to see A Christmas Carol, Disney’s latest 3D release. This review presents our take on the 3D animated remake of this holiday classic.

Illuminating LEDs for Projection

LEDs have long been considered a promising but technically challenging prospective light source for front projection displays. Indeed, LED illuminated rear screen televisions hit the consumer market a few years ago and their performance benefits were impressive: instant on, tens of thousands of hours of operational life, the production of a broader and more stable color space than traditional lamp technologies and efficient lumen-per-watt performance. The question has always been whether an LED illumination system could be bright enough to support front projection applications.

Interview with Mike Levi, President of DPI
Residential Systems magazine


How would you describe your biggest technical challenges in the video projection category overall?
Our biggest challenge is anticipating the technology and application trends that will be important to our customers 2 - 4 years down the road. DP is a high value projector supplier – that is, we offer the very highest performing products with specialized capabilities that enable display applications the vast majority of projectors cannot support.

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Projection Essentials for Houses of Worship
Church Production Magazine


What effect has the emergence of image magnification (IMAG) in churches had on the house of worship video market? (new equipment purchases, more sophisticated installations, HD upgrades, etc.?)
IMAG has had a dramatic affect on the H.O.W. market, as it’s directly increased the sales of video projectors. As projectors have become more prevalent, what images and how we put those images on the screen has changed as well.

Getting the Most Out of Your Older Projector

By Chuck Collins, VP Commercial AV at Digital Projection International

As the U.S. economy continues its sluggishness, no doubt we are all experiencing budget cuts in all facets of our lives. Now more than ever, it’s important to reign in unnecessary expenses. Yet, life goes on and somehow we must manage to make necessary purchases or get the most out of what we already have.

Download the True Cost of Ownership Calculator: http://www.digitalprojection.com/news/zips/DPI_CostofOwnership_Calculator.zip.

As the world's economies work their way toward recovery, the challenges of the past year have left us with valuable lessons. Now more than ever, it is vital that the True Cost of Ownership, of any capital expenditure, be clearly defined and understood.

How to Display WUXGA on a 1080p Projector

With the growing popularity of 16x10 displays, and in particular, WUXGA (1920 X 1200), we are commonly asked how to display a 16x10 source on a 16x9 projector. The obvious answer is to use a 16x10 or WUXGA projector! But, due to the overwhelming popularity of 16x9 displays (primarily 1080p), upgrading to a WUXGA projector is not always an immediate option.

Lens Shift and the Projector Sweet Spot

Lens shift, or image offset, can be defined as the ability to shift a projected image vertically or horizontally in order to accommodate specific installation challenges. In most installations, lens shift can be used to optimize image geometry and scaling performance by optically landing the image on the screen without having to tilt the projector and employ keystone correction. It can also be used to position the projector such that the average viewer is placed in the illumination sweet spot – an especially important consideration in rear screen and high gain front screen applications.

WUXGA and Where it Fits

Digital Projection has introduced a number of new WUXGA projectors over the past few months and will continue to develop products around this relatively new DLP chipset. The "Widescreen Ultra Extended Graphics Array" (WUXGA) is a 16x10 aspect ratio with a display resolution of 1920x1200 pixels.

Resolutions Overview

Here are the most commonly used display resolutions and aspect ratios, plus how they're typically used.

1280 x 720 (720p - 16 x 9 or 1.78:1): Great for High Definition Video applications.

1400 x 1050 (SX+ - 4 x 3 or 1.33:1): Predominantly a computer resolution. Also excellent for edge blending as the 4 x 3 aspect ratio maximizes screen height.