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Home Viewings versus Theatre Viewings Candace C. Green Everest Online Comp I- 110 Flat and Projection Screens have many similarities and differences, such as the controlling of the sound, the screen, and its viewings. The first ever flat panel display was invented in 1964 at the University of Illinois. (Wikipedia, November 2009). In the age of modern development the film industry is one of the most progressing. Now we can see DVD movies of the different generations, companies and producers so we have a great variety to choose from. Another choice we have to make is: is it better to watch the DVD movies at home or on a DVD Player or go to the movie theatre. The answer depends on more than one factor. Most but not all movie theatres are commercial operations catering to the general public, who want to attend and to purchase a ticket. The movie is projected with a movie projector onto a large projection screen at the front of the auditorium. To be distracted or not to be distracted, that is the question' There’s something magical about a movie theatre. Once the curtain rises and the lights dim, the collective masses of movie-goers stop talking, rush to their seats, and cast their eyes upon the giant screen. Then, when a stream of projector light hits the screen’s silver surface, everyone in the theatre is transported to another world. The audience watches intensely. They forgo bathroom breaks, cut the chit-chat and make sure the cell-phones are turned off. Nobody wants to miss one second of the movie. The THX surround sound may make it feel like some of the conversations or sound effects-such as explosion-are happening in the theatre. A few look around; just to be sure it was the movie, not someone or something for real. And, then after two hours of facing the screen in the dark, the audience-exhausted and exhilarated-falls out of the building, still talking about the movie or reliving the exciting scenes in their heads, well after the magic is over. Seeing a movie at home can be exciting, as well. Technology has made it possible for one to see a movie in Blu-Ray on HD TV while blasting surround sound form the home theatre system. However, everyday life doesn’t stop for the two hours it takes to see a movie on DVD. The phone may ring, the door will be knocked and nature’s calling is strong enough to pull you away from the screen. There’s really no comparison between watching a movie at the theatre and watching it at home. One feels more like an experience while the other is more like a chore. The movie theatre experience allows one to escape the burden of life for a few hours. And, it does so, despite the inflated price, the crowds, and the occasional stale popcorn. So how do movie theatres create its magic' It starts with the screen. It’s massive, imposing, and occupies the room. It’s the first thing a movie-goer will see when they enter the theatre. All seats are faced toward it. In stadium seating, everyone can see it. Movie theatres are constantly evolving. Whether it’s 3-d, digital film, or IMAX, movie theatres keep up with the times and offer the latest and greatest entertainment technology. In the last twenty years, the home-entertainment system has evolved drastically. Better picture, better sound and player system offers a lot for the home viewer. However, most home entertainment systems are not the centre piece of a living room. There are family pictures, mementos, decorations on the wall that can distract a person. Also most living rooms are not designed with acoustics in mind. Even with a 50 inch flat screen TV and Bose surround sound, they don’t take up the room and command all the attention. Movies are magic. A good film will always transport you to another place, time or setting. And it is there you live the life of the characters, vicariously. Movie theatres help transport you to that place. They are designed to do that. At home, you can look around and realize you’re still at home; at the movie theatre, you are somewhere else beyond the theatre beyond reality. www.wikipedia.com www.helium.com