PARIS — Harkness Screens recently established a Guinness world record when it supplied the world’s largest 3D screen for a special viewing of the hit film Rio at Le Grand Palais in Paris. Harkness’ Spectral 240 3D silver surface was the screen chosen for the event.
The screening, which took place in April, was arranged by LG and MK2 as part of the festivities associated with LG’s launch of its Cinema 3D TV. Close to 1,500 invited guests converged in the theatre to watch the 3D presentation.
Measuring 27 meters wide by 11 meters high, the Spectral 240 was supplied from Harkness’ factory in France. Four Christie Solaria digital projectors were used to bring the images to life.
“To manufacture and deliver the largest 3D screen we have ever produced was quite a challenge,” said Andrew Robinson, managing director, Harkness Screens. “Harkness Screens has five manufacturing plants throughout the world and having a factory in France proved to be invaluable for this project.”
The Harkness Spectral 240 3D screen features a high extinction ratio for 3D images and also supports 2D images. The intrinsically high gain (2.4) helps overcome light losses in 3D systems.
“It was an honor and a privilege to be able to supply this custom screen to such a majestic theatre,” said Robinson.
Immediately following the screening, Guinness confirmed that two records were established, the biggest audience ever to view a 3D movie and the largest 3D screen in the world.
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