Looking to build a two movie theatre - any suggestions on where to start?

Question

I have been searching for blueprints or cost estimates but can't find anything on the net. Does anyone know where to start looking?

Answer 1

The following is a list of resources that should help you get started on planning a home theater.



AVS Forum

Home Entertainment & Theater Builder

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisp...

Dedicated Theater Design & Construction

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisp...



“Optimum Performance Home Theatre Structural Design, Part I”

Widescreen Review (WSR) Archive Issue 118

March 2007

http://www.widescreenreview.com/wsr_issu...



“Optimum Performance Home Theatre - Structural Design, Part II”

Widescreen Review (WSR) Archive Issue 120

May 2007

http://www.widescreenreview.com/wsr_issu...



“The First Optimum Performance Home - Home Theatre Structure, Part III”

Widescreen Review (WSR) Archive Issue 121

June 2007

http://www.widescreenreview.com/wsr_issu...

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Other publications and resources that may be helpful in planning and designing a high performance home theater:



“A New Viewing Experience”

Widescreen Review (WSR) Archive Issue 111

August 2006

http://www.widescreenreview.com/wsr_issu...



“Scope Format Cinema For The Home - Part II”

Widescreen Review (WSR) Archive Issue 113

October 2006

http://www.widescreenreview.com/wsr_issu...



“Scope Format Cinema For The Home - Part III”

Widescreen Review (WSR) Archive Issue 117

February 2007

http://www.widescreenreview.com/wsr_issu...



CinemaScope™ HDHT - Part I - The Concept

http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/articles/200...

CinemaScope™ HDHT - Part 2

http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/articles/200...

CinemaScope™ HDHT - Part 3 - Screens and Aspect Ratios

http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/articles/200...

CinemaScope™ HDHT - Part 4 - Budgeting for the Project

http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/articles/200...



Aussiemorphic Lens - Mark Techer's (CAVX) Home Theatre Projects

http://cavx.blogspot.com

http://cavx.blogspot.com/2007/02/aussiem...

http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?act=P...



DTV Forum Australia - Projector Displays - Constant Image Height 2.35:1

http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?act=P...



AVS Forum - 2.35:1 Constant Image Height Chat

http://archive2.avsforum.com/avs-vb/foru...

Panamorph UH380 vs. Aussiemorphic Lens

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/printthre...



Panamorph Lens

http://www.panamorph.com/Products.html

Panamorph Scaling Modes and Compatibility List

http://www.panamorph.com/ScalingCompatib...

Panamorph User Guides

http://www.panamorph.com/UserGuide.html



Home theater projectors equipped with the required anamorphic image processing mode for properly projecting 2.35:1 video images:



     • JVC RS-2

     • JVC HD100

     • Optoma HD81

     • Optoma HD81LV

     • Projection Design Model 3

     • Sharp XV-Z20000

     • Sim2 C3X

     • Sim2 Domino

     • Sony VPL-VW60

     • Sony VPL-VW200

  

“The Ultimate Screen Manufacturer Roundup!”

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“Joe Kane’s Qualities Of A High-Performance Home Projection Screen”

Widescreen Review (WSR) Archive Issue 119

April 2007

http://www.widescreenreview.com/wsr_issu...



Theater Seating Resources

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...



Cable Reviews

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/masterind...

HDMI Cable Benchmark Reviews

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/other/cab...



‘High-Definition Video Interconnection’ Information

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...



Blue Jeans Cable

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/index.htm

HDMI Cable Information Center

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/articles/h...

Index to Articles

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/articles/i...



ACCELL Audio / Video Interconnects and Cables

http://www.accellcables.com



Better Cables

http://www.bettercables.com



Monoprice

http://www.monoprice.com

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Digital Cinema Resolution

http://www.etconsult.com/papers/Technica...

Image Quality for Home Theatre - Matt Cowan

http://www.etconsult.com/papers/Image%20...



SMPTE Recommended Practice RP 166-1995, Critical Viewing Conditions for Evaluation of Color Television Pictures (Archived 2004)

http://www.in24p.com/in24p%20info%20file...



SMPTE Engineering Guideline EG 18-1994, Design of Effective Cine Theaters (Withdrawn in 2003)



THX Theater Alignment Program Guidelines

http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/manua...



“High Definition Surround Sound with Accompanying HD Picture”

Relations of Listening and Viewing Configurations

http://www.tonmeister.de/symposium/2005/...



WSR Imaging Science Theatre 2000

http://www.widescreenreview.com/wsr_issu...



Da-Lite Educational Resources

http://www.da-lite.com/education/



About the “Ideal Viewing Environment”

http://www.cinemaquestinc.com/ideal_view...



Common Mistakes of Home Theater Planning

http://www.hometheaterplanning.com/Commo...



Screen Size vs. Viewing Distance vs. Resolution

http://www.carltonbale.com/2006/11/1080p...



Screen size versus Optimum Viewing Distance

http://www.practical-home-theater-guide....



Viewing Distance Calculator

http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/v...

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Master Handbook of Acoustics by F. Alton Everest

http://www.mhprofessional.com/contributo...

Book Review

http://www.audioxpress.com/reviews/media...



RPG Diffusor Systems - Research & Development

http://www.rpginc.com/research/index.htm

Suggested Reading

http://www.rpginc.com/news/reading.htm



Quiet Solution Advanced Soundproofing Products

http://www.quietsolution.com



Acoustical Solutions

CAD & Architectural Specifications

Sound Proofing and Noise Reduction Products

http://www.acousticalsolutions.com/spec_...



Acoustic Sciences High Performance Acoustic Products

http://www.acousticsciences.com



Room Acoustics Forum by Rives Audio

http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/rives/...

 

Answer 2

This might help if you are talking about a "home" theater: http://www.google.com/search?q=home+thea...

If you're talking about a public movie theater I would start by looking for movie projector equipment first. Once you find some good sources for that, tell them what your intent is and they will steer you in the right direction.

Also, google "private theaters" or "independent theaters" and you will be able to contact owners that might help you.

Those are just some ideas. I hope it helps.