Soarin' Expansion and new Soarin' Around the World film

[DisneyCane]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned but can someone explain why technically the screen has to be blue for takeoff?

It isn't supposed to be (at least I don't remember it being blue on purpose). The blue glow in the video is due to the xenon based DLP projectors having light leakage that causes black to not be very dark. It's like the glow of an older LCD screen. The DLP mirrors can't direct all of the light to the light absorber in the "off" position.

The laser based projectors get much darker blacks for two reasons. First, the brightness of the laser can be lowered for dark frames. Second, the perfectly aligned laser light is easier to direct with a DLP mirror.

*Note: If you don't know what I'm talking about regarding DLP mirrors, do a google search for DLP or Digital Light Processing.

 

[raymusiccity]

You are missing tons of detail in the black levels. It is especially true in dark scenes but just as important in dark areas of bright scenes. The shame is that currently available laser projectors can get incredible black levels but Disney (and this is Anaheim) decided to cheap out on this "upgrade."

I don't think Tinkerbell exactly looked "real" in the film version either!

*Spoiler Alert!*

Well, now you've ruined it for many of who do believe in fairies! If Tink isn't real, you'll probably claim those fireworks aren't real, either!

 

[Goofyernmost]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned but can someone explain why technically the screen has to be blue for takeoff?

Because you are launching upward into the sky. Once you level out you are then able to see downward and the scenery below. It doesn't have to be blue, but, it is part of that "detail" that everyone is looking for.

 

[GhostHost1000]

Because you are launching upward into the sky. Once you level out you are then able to see downward and the scenery below. It doesn't have to be blue, but, it is part of that "detail" that everyone is looking for.

then maybe they should add clouds?

 

[Bartattack]

This is another version... Looks like this one has a lot more detail in it...

 

[Bocabear]

Because you are launching upward into the sky. Once you level out you are then able to see downward and the scenery below. It doesn't have to be blue, but, it is part of that "detail" that everyone is looking for.

Part of the detail? Kind of ruins the wow moment of finding yourself up in the clouds out of the darkness....
There may be some safety reason for it,but I don't think for a second it was part of the great "Detail" ...lol

 

[marni1971]

Because you are launching upward into the sky. Once you level out you are then able to see downward and the scenery below. It doesn't have to be blue, but, it is part of that "detail" that everyone is looking for.

It's actually the show house lights being left on too long...

 

[PhotoDave219]

I'm really not sure we can accurately discuss the sharpness, clarity, etc., of a show in digital IMAX without seeing it firsthand.

There's no way a youtube video can accurately show what the audience is going to see.

 

[Bocabear]

I'm really not sure we can accurately discuss the sharpness, clarity, etc., of a show in digital IMAX without seeing it firsthand.

There's no way a youtube video can accurately show what the audience is going to see.

I was thinking the same thing....lol

 

[Unplugged]

I'm really not sure we can accurately discuss the sharpness, clarity, etc., of a show in digital IMAX without seeing it firsthand.

There's no way a youtube video can accurately show what the audience is going to see.

What? You mean YouTube and BestBuy demos have lied to me all these years in that 480p stream cannot properly represent a 4K DLP low compression image? Wa, you some kind of videophile? (LOL, sorry, couldn't reseist.)

Do you find yourself having to explain concepts to people such as "If the Samsung commercial looks great on your TV, you don't need to run out and buy it. You just watched it on what you already have which proves your happy with your TV!". Gotta love the technology age. Too much, too soon for a lot of folks.

 

[JediMasterMatt]

Erm no it will not take maintenance out of the picture the lenses and the imager still need to be cleaned the imager especially, but it will not happen so the dust bunnies will be back, the lamps will not be replaced until they burn out etc

The only nice thing about projection based attractions is if there is no lamp... there is no attraction.

You can't put a projection into Yeti B mode (even though I've seen them try with PhilharMagic when the red curtain screen isn't working and yet the show goes on).

If there was a way to do a projection attraction with a broken lamp... TDO would've found a way already.

 

[danlb_2000]

DaMouse has some picture showing the steel starting to go up...

http://damouse.com/2015/05/31/soarin-expansion-construction-reaches-new-heights/

 

[matt9112]

DaMouse has some picture showing the steel starting to go up...

http://damouse.com/2015/05/31/soarin-expansion-construction-reaches-new-heights/

Quick question besides. New version of the film and third theater are they going to do any updating of existing stuff theme wise? Even if minor.

 

[doctornick]

Quick question besides. New version of the film and third theater are they going to do any updating of existing stuff theme wise? Even if minor.

They almost certainly would have to close the attraction for a short period to connect the existing queue (and exit queue) to the new theater. Hopefully when they do that, they might also spruce up the existing queue.

 

[matt9112]

They almost certainly would have to close the attraction for a short period to connect the existing queue (and exit queue) to the new theater. Hopefully when they do that, they might also spruce up the existing queue.

It's just so damn plain....a true oddity it could be made better.

 

[DisneyCane]

They almost certainly would have to close the attraction for a short period to connect the existing queue (and exit queue) to the new theater. Hopefully when they do that, they might also spruce up the existing queue.

Why? Aren't they basically punching a hole in the wall? Why can't they do that over night and just block it with some painted plywood or a banner sign during the day while they do the finish work?

 

[roj2323]

Why? Aren't they basically punching a hole in the wall? Why can't they do that over night and just block it with some painted plywood or a banner sign during the day while they do the finish work?

I agree they will not close the ride. The new theater is presumably on a separate power supply and therefore other than tying the new building into the old by adding doors and tying the exterior together there's no reason to close the attraction.

That said has anyone else noticed that the new addition is considerably taller than the existing structure? This is more easily seen in person as the photos don't really show it from the lagoon side.

 

[Next Big Thing]

I agree they will not close the ride. The new theater is presumably on a separate power supply and therefore other than tying the new building into the old by adding doors and tying the exterior together there's no reason to close the attraction.

That said has anyone else noticed that the new addition is considerably taller than the existing structure? This is more easily seen in person as the photos don't really show it from the lagoon side.

Well the other two theatres will need the transition to the new film (and 4K) as this theatre will likely open with the new film (or at least 4K definitely). The other theatres will need to close at some point to get that upgrade.

However if they close them one at a time, then it shouldn't affect the ride capacity at all as the ride has been running on two theatres it's whole existence.

 

[Monorail_Red_77]

Here are some pics of construction that I have not had a chance to post yet from my trip during last weekend's 24Hr Party. These shots are coming from the EPCOT Resorts back to EPCOT along the walkway at the Int'l Gateway. Looks like the steel has been rising for the past few weeks at least. Was standing near the water bridge over the resorts road and backstage road.

 

[twebber55]

DaMouse has some picture showing the steel starting to go up...

http://damouse.com/2015/05/31/soarin-expansion-construction-reaches-new-heights/

I can see steel from my boardwalk villa