Great new forum!

[MoG]

Great new forum Alan!

Glad to see the many questions (from me!) and others brought to one. this is certainly an exciting subject that is garnering more interest.

but I do think we 2.35 screen owners are a tiny minority currently. The dealer I bought my silverstar from in march said I was the 1st 2.35 screen purchase from him in 1 year... last was a 2.35 firehawk. (the dealer does a fair amount of business).

I've got my 2.35 screen, my H1000 lens, and am setting up my HTPC to be used to stretch appropriate content for 2.35 viewing!

mo

[Mr.Tim]

I second that notion. I decided I wanted an anamorphic screen and trying to find info was bouncing me all over the forums. Having everything in one place is great!

Tim

[tvted]

Yep, great place to waste more time.

Thanks Alan.

Now I know where to gather some 'homies' when I'm out there sparring with those who believe that 2.35 is a dead end format and will whither away under the onslaught of 16:9.

Onward,
ted

[CZ Eddie]

Originally posted by MoG

but I do think we 2.35 screen owners are a tiny minority currently.

It's true, but more would opt for 235 primary viewing if it wasn't such an unknown. By placing all the good help and info in one section, I safely predict a boom in 235 home theaters soon. Not enough to become a majority, but certainly a community.

If it weren't for stumbling across Vern Dias homepage one day, I'd have never considered 235. But after reading his views and checking out his pics, I started to understand why 235 is actually a good idea and I then searched for more info and eventually got into it myself.

Also, this forum may serve for those who want any non-standard screen size larger than 1.78:1. Like a 2.05 or a 2.40.

[Scott_R_K]

"Great new Forum"

Agreed !

Thanks Alan . I know you and I talked about this just before the Prismasonic Power Buy (I did get the H-500 thank you) and I'm very glad you decided to run with it .

As we all know , AVS is a leader in HT advancements , and I'm sure that with the specific exposure from this Forum , 2.35:1 will grow and generate much more manufacturer exposure than is currently available .

Question , is it possible to create a "sticky" of 2.35:1 Products ? I.E. DVD players and PJ's that do the Vertical Stretch and/or HTPC hardware/software as well.This would go a long way in helping first-timers explore CinemaScope !

Scott...............:D

[tvted]

Originally posted by Scott_R_K
"Great new Forum"

Agreed !

Thanks Alan . I know you and I talked about this just before the Prismasonic Power Buy (I did get the H-500 thank you) and I'm very glad you decided to run with it .

As we all know , AVS is a leader in HT advancements , and I'm sure that with the specific exposure from this Forum , 2.35:1 will grow and generate much more manufacturer exposure than is currently available .

Question , is it possible to create a "sticky" of 2.35:1 Products ? I.E. DVD players and PJ's that do the Vertical Stretch and/or HTPC hardware/software as well.This would go a long way in helping first-timers explore CinemaScope !

Scott...............:D

What better way to make my 900th post than saying Hi to you. So you finally decided did you? Congratulations. :cool:

So what will you part with first, PJ or lens? ;)

BTW I entirely support your idea about a sticky with that info - You going to lead the pack? ;)

ted

[Scott_R_K]

Hey Ted ,

Good Lord...900 posts ! I think you actually had less than me when we first met and then...Whoosh ! 900 ! I guess it really helps when you have something to contribute (which I plan on doing once everything is in place) .

I've gone with the Infocus SP5000 (which is a little delayed in arriving) , a Samsung HD-841 DVD player (to do the vertical stretch) , the Prismasonic H-500 Anamorphic Lens (just couldn't justify the H-1000 right now) and am building my 2.35:1 screen using painter's canvas and MMud paint formula (which I've used on drywall with a good result) .

I am soooooo glad that Alan decided to try this Forum Topic . I have great hope for it and the interest it will generate .

Oh yeah , I also got the Smart III v2 as well . Great minds think alike eh ?

Cheers ,

Scott..................:D

[PAP]

I'm so pumped up for this new forum. I've been off several weeks of regular reading due to surgery and now I've found a whole bunch of folks who really love movies! I'm building my first 2.35 theater and it's not been easy. This is a GREAT idea- THANKS ALAN!

[Mr.Poindexter]

It is amazing how much activity there is in this forum. I think while it is really pretty small, it will grow quickly and have a lot of good discussion that would get lost anywhere else.