[dbaust] IMAX Melbourne is offering deaf people & families with deaf kids the chance to attend free captioned movies.

From: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:42:46 -0800 (PST)


IMAX Melbourne is offering deaf people & families with
deaf kids the chance to attend free captioned movies. 

 

 

http://ht.ly/8DW5p #captions

 

 

Free film captioned screenings at IMAX Melbourne

 

 

http://ht.ly/8DW5p

 

 

From 19–29 January 2012, IMAX Melbourne is offering deaf
people and families with deaf children the chance to attend a free captioned
movie, as they trial the Rear Window Captioning (RWC) system.

 

 

The RWC system operates via an LED screen that presents
captions in mirror-reverse at the back of the cinema. Cinema goers use a clear
Perspex screen that can be placed into the position of choice, to reflect the
captions whilst enjoying the movie.

 

 

You’ll be asked to provide feedback on your experience of
the RWC system at the end of the film.

 

 

Seating is limited. Click here for more information and
booking instructions.

www.imaxmelbourne.com.au

 

 

Help IMAX to get closed captioning right

IMAX Melbourne Museum is working towards the permanent
implementation of a Rear Window Captioning (RWC) system to enable deaf and
hearing impaired cinema-goers to enjoy both regular length IMAX documentaries
and Hollywood blockbusters on the world’s (3rd) largest screen.

 

 

To make sure it’s done well, IMAX Melbourne Museum is
calling on the community to help us to trial the system, by offering a free
movie to trial participants from 19 to 29 January.

 

 

Participants will be asked to use the system and then
complete a survey to describe their level of satisfaction with it.

 

 

The Rear Window Captioning (RWC) system operates via an LED
screen that presents captions in mirror-reverse at the back of the cinema.
Cinema goers can access these by utilising a special clear Perspex screen that
can be placed into the position of choice, to reflect the captions whilst
enjoying the movie.

 

 

RWC Trial details

 RWC trial participants can view a free movie at IMAX
Melbourne from 19 to 29 January, 2012

 A limited number of seats will be available for the RWC
trial at every session during this period.

 Session times during this period will be released online
on Tuesday 17 January at www.imaxmelbourne.com.au

 Want to get involved in the trial? Please read the
following page for further instructions.

 IMAX Melbourne Museum will take bookings from Wednesday 18
January.

 Bookings must be made one business day ahead of attending
a trial session.

 To book, contact Hayley between 10am and 3pm weekdays on
9663 0200 or email: groupsales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

 

This RWC installation at IMAX Melbourne Museum represents
the first permanent installation of this technology outside North America.

 

 

Tickets and session times: www.imaxmelbourne.com.au or at
the box office

 

 

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