P3D Re: V-M projection

["Norm in S.F." <normlehf@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Michael Kaplan wrote:

> Actually, the V-M image is about the size of a 16mm movie frame. Those
> can produce sharp, brilliant projected images. So I don't see an
> intrinsic reason why V-M projection couldn't be just as stunning.

Well, yeah. But each motion picture frame is exposed to the intense
light (and heat) for just a fraction of a second.

Motion picture projectors that allow still frame viewing always drop a
heat shield between the lamp and the film to avoid incinerating the
latter. Usually, still projection from a movie machine is even dimmer
than VM projection.

Norm Lehfeldt


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