[opendtv] Pre-Show vs. Theatrical Release Volume Levels
- From: dan.grimes@xxxxxxxx
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:20:48 -0700
I suppose so, but the content is quite different, and what we do with our
time in each portion is also different.
During the advertisements, I would like to talk to my neighbors rather than
listen to pre-show ads. But the ads are at such a level that I cannot talk
over them until there is a break. During the movie (and trailers), I
shouldn't be talking anyway.
Also, the theatrical release's overall average is much lower, allowing for
peak sound levels to be appropriate for the content, e.g., an explosion. I
would argue that the average power of the dialogue, which is usually the
greater percentage of the movies I typically watch, is much less than the
average power level of the pre-show content (not including film previews).
I much prefer theaters that run slide shows with low background music
before a movie.
Dan
Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:59:47 -0400
From: Mark Schubin <tvmark@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [opendtv] Re: Did Apple Just Crush the Next Revolution?
Actually, to the extent that there is any standardization, the pre-show
ads (not the trailers) are normally run 10 dB below the movie sound level.
TTFN,
Mark
On 6/21/2011 11:00 AM, dan.grimes@xxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> Cliff wrote:
> "A really bright iPhone in a dark theater can negate all this very
> quickly."
>
> Craig responded:
> "That's a stretch."
>
>
> I've got to agree with Cliff on the annoyance of bright devices in the
> theater.
>
> But truly, Craig is not alone with the annoyance of the promos and ads
> BEFORE the 15 minutes of previews. And they are at such a ridiculous
> volume.
>
> Remember the days when we used to talk to each other before a movie
> (or other event) started?
>
> Dan
>
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