Disky76's Cinema - A Novelist's perspective on Blu-Ray

[Disky76]

Dear Ones,

I have decided, after much debate in my mind, to post my Home Theatre. I don't usually post pics of my personal space online for all to see, but the side of me that wants to "put a little of me there" for people to see has won over.

I am a novelist, and I am focusing most on writing and getting published rather than Blu-Ray, but I still have a passion for my hobby. I grew up in a house with a home theatre, my father still has a dedicated theatre to this day - but I am the sole member of the family who has delved into Front Projection.

I started with humble beginnings, years ago, with an RCA CRT 25" and a HTiB system, and now I have grown to Hi-Def Front Projection system that I love and cherish.

I watch movies, all the time, as research for my novels. I study pacing, character development, and dialogue. I analyze the plots, and consider my work when watching films.

I follow the Oscars religiously.

I watch films to appreciate acting at its finest, artful cinematography, and masterful Directing.

The future of Blu-Ray?

I think that Blu-Ray is here, for at least 10 years or so. I have always loved Laserdisc, and still do. I still have two Laserdisc players that I attempt to use every so often. Blu-Ray is astounding. The quality is almost TOO GOOD.

I am a Cinephile, always have been, and will let you know that DVD's most emulate film on a projector. Blu-Ray's are fantastic and the wave of the future - but their quality really does surpass film.

Anyway, please take a look at my gallery. It is homemade, and from the heart. No professional theatre here. But I have a passion for my hobby, a passion for films, and I want to see them how the Director intended. That is why I got into Front Projection.

I installed a 100" Draper 16:9 screen, and built DIY masking panels to mask down the screen to 92" for 2.35:1 material. NO BLACK BARS EVER!!! The panels are adjustable from 2.20-2.40:1.

The theatre is decorated with dark chocolate drapes, statues from Greek Mythology, and Egyptian art. It really is quite beautiful - I wish my camera could show you more.

Whatever, my pics are there for you to see. It's Disky's passionate cinema, High Definition and Front Projection yes - but truly a Cinephile's Home Theatre at its heart.