Dear Folks,
Iv`e been asked many questions about what IPTV is and indeed how it works,how it will develop and so forth..below I detail some pertinent information.
IPTV
1. What is IPTV?
With IPTV you usually mean distribution of television or video content over a controlled IP network, where the end consumer receives the information through a set-top box which is connected to its normal broadband connection. Just because its name is IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) it does not mean that information is
sent over the internet, only that IP protocol is used. So you should not consider streaming video over the internet as IPTV.
2. What features does IPTV offer?
The biggest difference with today’s distribution of television is that you choose which information you want to have everything is not broadcasted as with terrestrial, cable and satellite. Another big difference is that you will be able to have a high capacity two way communication and have the ability to interact with the service
provider, for example you request a movie from your TV-guide and the program is delivered to you. Other
things that could be provided with IPTV is interactive applications (e.g. video blog) or transactional applications (e.g. TV shopping). Because of the point-to-point connection IPTV offers, every user will be able to view their own individual broadcasts. You will be able to have VoD(Video on Demand) which is your on personal video store where you can decide when you want to see the movie. EPG(Electronic Program Guide) and PVR(Personal Video Recorder), where the EPG will be fully interactive with your own personal needs. You will also be able to use features like pause, fast forward and rewind when you are watching a movie on your TV. It will be possible to have personalized advertising. You will be able to decide yourself, which kind of advertising you would like to see.
3. Technologies behind IPTV
The two primary protocols used for IPTV are IGMP version 2 for channel change signalling for live TV and
RTSP for Video on Demand. There are of course other protocols, for example to distribute and route multicast groups between routers you can use the PIM-SM protocol [4]. For sending live-TV multicasting is used, this is because it would be impossible to withhold the bandwidth it would require to send with unicast.
SDTV will require for full quality a bit rate of 4-6 Mbps.(*Though compression techniques can allow down to 2Mbps.)..To watch HDTV other compression algorithms like H.264 are required otherwise it would consume too much bandwidth.
4. Great IPTV box + Great Service Provision + Great Firmware= The Best Solution.
These are the three most crucial things to understand when considering IPTV..If each facet is the best it can be then the service is dependable and the quality acceptable.
5. The Future..
IPTV setup boxes are HD capable now and indeed we plan to offer HD channels-the only limiting factor at the moment is the capability of ones Broadband service and the slight reluctance of most IPTV service providers to limit their own market by making reception of channels more "difficult" due to increased bandwidths required.
HDTV will require for full quality a bit rate of 8-9 Mbps.(*Though compression techniques can allow down to 4Mbps. for acceptable 720p).
We are at the dawn of a new era,where IPTV will provide reliable t.v. channels of your choice and you pay for the channels and service that suit you-in addition to this V.O.D. services will be offered through the IPTV platform in a more cost effective way than the ITUNES store for example and a simpler/smoother process than free Movies offered via free platforms like XBMC..
Monday, 24 March 2014
Monday, 24 February 2014
BEST SOLUTIONS FOR GETTING BBC,ITV CHANNELS BACK!
Hello Folks!
Due to the loss of the main BBC and ITV channels-there are numerous "solutions" being suggested,
Let me briefly detail the better ones with Pros and Cons..with the caveat-there is no FREE lunch for the better solutions and professional services provided will carry a small service charge in some instances.
FILMON Apps-A little unreliable,regularly buffers and numerous clicks to watch a channel-but fine if you only watch on a laptop and of course free in low quality-you have to pay a subscription for better quality-nevertheless an option..Projectiondreams have long been Filmon affiliates..
SATELITTE.Pointing your dish at another satellite-A decent solution BUT needs regular encryption code changes and requires that you be without channels for a few days whilst new codes are obtained**in the past the Satellite in question changed codes every 5/6mths-though there is talk of more frequent changes and a move to the Powervu encryption system which is almost unhackable.*Ref;-Sky Madrid..Projectiondreams have elected not to offer this solution at this moment in time.
ANDROID boxes which work on links provided by numerous sources on the internet-viewing can be incredibly pedantic trying to find files that work.A lot of Android boxes are sold online-most are cheap cloned chinese boxes with poor Firmware..Having said this,we trialled the BEST Android box out there 6mths ago- the G BOX MX2 and frankly we deemed not of good enough quality or reliable enough to continue selling.There are a few XBMC/ANDROID boxes appearing now but they still depend primarily on links-links are fine for programs like Navi X & Mashup-a choice of free Movies,old series,some t.v. to watch,but the links on Live T.V. are appalling,unreliable and generally have an awful picture quality.Navi X for example is great and a free Add On and oft has HD files (*as does Mashup)-of course your internet must be wonderful-at least 9Mbps for HD.
We sell the Prism Cube Ruby XBMC Linux Sat box-Linux is a far better and more reliable platform for XBMC than Android-Fantastic Box!..
NB**XBMC is more an enthusiast platform and depends on certain repositories being downloaded,favourites being set up,correct skins being loaded and currently working links & so on,but its great fun as long as you don`t want regular quality Live T.V. and accept that it`s not a reliable platform-but it`s a FREE program if you want to experiment.
http://xbmc.org/download/
SMART T.V. CONVERTER
These have been around for some time now,normally under 70 Euros,they allow you to get Apps onto a non Smart t.v.,of course if you want Netflix,BBC I player etc..you need a good VPN account which normally costs about 10 Euros per month but eats up more Mbps,you also need a decent router..the thing is with this solution is you dont have the t.v. channels easily to hand in one place like Sat or IPTV,it requires numerous navigating between Apps to find what you want to watch-pic quality is again determined by streaming quality and bandwidth..
IPTV.
There are numerous IPTV boxes available,a lot don`t work with internets below 4Mbps,alot are touted by "one man bands" with their own server and no legitimate company or limited support-what a lot of these folks do is charge a higher price for the box and "assimilate" their service cost in the price of the box-but in nearly ALL instances there is no reputable company providing the service.**A rule of thumb here is IF they cannot provide you a genuine Invoice with company number-don`t touch them with a bargepole.
We DO offer IPTV though-with a specially custom box, because its what we have established as the MOST reliable and easy to use system with NO down time as long as your internet with our solution is above 1-1.5Mbps..
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We offer the Mag 254 platform- currently rated as the most reliable IPTV performer out there and quite a few companies offer this box now..but be careful,not all Mag 254`s are created equal,their performance depends on the "Image"(*Firmware) that is loaded on -this is crucial..and it also depends on the service provider-we use a professional company that supplies one of the largest Internet/IPTV companies in Spain that offers us 24hr support and regular firmware updates.This service is translated into our customers at approximately 65 cents per day..a small price to pay for peace of mind in knowing you are supported by a reputable company with professional partners..
Our Cinema 360 Mag 254 has 14 days catchup t.v. and a 7 day EPG..as well as bandwidth optimisation and remote trouble shooting.**We can reboot a box remotely for example.
We have both the Mag 254 and the step up..Ultimate on demo in our showrooms for folks who want to view these solutions-and we advise whatever solution you go for-view first,if a seller is not able to demo or does not have a showroom for your to return to IF there was an issue-you take a risk
At Projectiondreams we support our customers and consider great service EVERYTHING-we have pledged to all of our customers to offer cost effective upgrades when something better comes along-and it will-in Audio Video things are evolving all the time..We are at the dawn of a new era where ones network and quality of ISP service will be crucial to the services you are able to receive-IPTV is the delivery system of the future and your internal framework and provision of service must be able to accomodate future advancements-at Projectiondreams we can help our customers by assisting them in their choice of ISP and optimising their network accordingly-and this is not to be over looked-its key to ensuring synergy with whatever viewing choices you make.
CURRENT BEST ISP SOLUTIONS..
1.MEO package of t.v./internet and phone-below 41 Euros per month...12Mbps Guaranteed.
http://meo.pt/tv
**Decent solution to have supplemented by a MAG 250 IPTV box.
2.4G Vodaphone wi fi router,3 different services 20Mbps,40Mbps and 100Mbps.Cost of router is just under 50 Euros and cost for 20Mbps (*more than enough) is just under 25 Euros per month.
BEST WI FI EXTENDER SYSTEM;-
Devolo.Constact us if you want your Wi Fi coverage increased.
ROUTERS..
We have three Network specialists onboard who can optimise your current router,replace if necessary,setup for Overplay accounts etc..even have networks within networks or just re do your ethernet wiring.
Any questions,please Email us on;-info@projectiondreams.com
Below videos of the MAG 250 taken in our showrooms..
Tuesday, 4 February 2014
THE BIGGEST THRILL...
Hello Folks!!
..Is the look on a customers face when he sees a fantastic picture and great audio!..
This is what seperates us from the rank and file..our passion for what we do..at Projectiondreams before we ever ventured into the realms of Cinema we were huge Movie & Hi Fi enthusiasts-always striving for the best setup we could afford..
In the 70`s Vincent Myers our M.D. had 8mm/16mm setups and was heavily into Hi Fi...since that time he has pushed the boundaries of whats possible -always receptive to new ideas within the industry...he has always loved that which he does..
His passion permeates Projectiondreams with a like minded team ready for any challenge-of course Vincent is king in video calibration in Europe and has been at the top of the respect tree for many years..Vincent says this...
" There are a few terrific companies worldwide that can create a great aesthetic Cinema..there are a few with terrific calibration and acoustic skills -there are a few with terrific product knowledge-there are a very,VERY few with all these skillsets.At Projectiondreams we have the all round knowledge gained through many years involved in all aspects of the A.V. industry..from commercial CRT projector setup..to ARRI 35mm experience..from selling..designing...installing..Acoustics..you name it..-this is I believe, what seperates us from 99% of the other A.V. companies in the world.
But besides all this we have the passion to continue to push the boundaries of whats possible and continue to strive for uniquety.
Personally,I love every facet of the business but my "greatest" love is Video setup..of all the things within a Cinema/Entertainment Room..or just a t.v. setup..I consider this the most important..the visual...a great picture should be the norm for a customer-for me as a kid this was the element that gave me the biggest thrill-that really transported me to another place.
THIS,,is what I want my company to deliver always.."The Biggest Thrill"...an image that folks love to look at.
I have seen so many video images over the years that have been poorly setup-and by so called decent companies or "calibrators",I have assisted so many customers that have had a setup from someone else and not been happy-I have read setup "tips" from folks in forums that I know couldn`t setup an alarm clock-or have only setup a handful of displays in their life..I have heard so many customers lament the fee they were charged for "calibration"...In the Algarve I have seen older setups where clients were charged through the nose to wind up with projectors not even focused correctly.
In short,its been heart breaking..an utter disgrace..
I have listened to clients say//"Oh..I dont use my Cinema much"...my god...
This is the complete opposite of a Projectiondreams Cinema where folks have trouble staying out of it..:-)
Satisfaction for the customer is everything-but i`ll be honest professional satisfaction for me is even more..I will spend the time on that image thats necessary to get the greatest picture humanely possible..
How much do I charge for this?...nothing..its FREE..its a service given for free when I sell a display..I used to command high fees as a calibrator around the world-and for displays not purchased from me-I still do..But for ANY display I sell..I setup for free..."
I think that gives a taste of the passion..one U.K.customer-over 15 years ago said this in a forum:-(*abridged)
"I had a very well known "calibrator" come round and spend all day setting up and converging my CRT projector.Afterwards he performed a video calibration using laptops,colorimeters etc.
Afterwards and £350 lighter I was incredibly unhappy.
The geometry was skewed,focus seemed blurred,the greyscale was incorrect and subsequently the colours way off.
My projector is a Nec XG135LC.
I called around and the general consensus was that I should give Vince at Projectiondreams a call.
I phoned and spoke to Vince who was engaged in a project and couldn`t immediately come round.
My voice must have given away my frustration so Vince proceeded to ask me what I was seeing-to read out settings and so on.
Within 20 minutes of over the phone assistance my projector image had vastly improved!
Afterwards,Vince sent me a detailed email with parameters to change..what to do..what not to and so forth.
All in all I had spent a total of one hour restoring my projector to a great image which frankly I was over the moon with but there was more to come when Vince popped round and tweaked further in-and I timed him-35minutes.
The results were stunning-and I have seen many projector setups,including a G90 setup by William Phelps.
My Nec has a better image and that should not be the case as the G90 is the accepted better projector!"
In anybodys list in the A.V community,Vince would be in the top 5 Video men in the world-the accepted number one is William Phelps so draw your own conclusions with the above example..:-)`
So be assured,when we talk Video and great images you know your getting value for money and everybody would prefer Michealangelo to paint their house as opposed to a house painter if the price was the same..:-)
Just one very important facet of what makes Projectiondreams special-to be assured of getting "The Biggest Thrill"..a magnificent image.:-)
..Is the look on a customers face when he sees a fantastic picture and great audio!..
This is what seperates us from the rank and file..our passion for what we do..at Projectiondreams before we ever ventured into the realms of Cinema we were huge Movie & Hi Fi enthusiasts-always striving for the best setup we could afford..
In the 70`s Vincent Myers our M.D. had 8mm/16mm setups and was heavily into Hi Fi...since that time he has pushed the boundaries of whats possible -always receptive to new ideas within the industry...he has always loved that which he does..
His passion permeates Projectiondreams with a like minded team ready for any challenge-of course Vincent is king in video calibration in Europe and has been at the top of the respect tree for many years..Vincent says this...
" There are a few terrific companies worldwide that can create a great aesthetic Cinema..there are a few with terrific calibration and acoustic skills -there are a few with terrific product knowledge-there are a very,VERY few with all these skillsets.At Projectiondreams we have the all round knowledge gained through many years involved in all aspects of the A.V. industry..from commercial CRT projector setup..to ARRI 35mm experience..from selling..designing...installing..Acoustics..you name it..-this is I believe, what seperates us from 99% of the other A.V. companies in the world.
But besides all this we have the passion to continue to push the boundaries of whats possible and continue to strive for uniquety.
Personally,I love every facet of the business but my "greatest" love is Video setup..of all the things within a Cinema/Entertainment Room..or just a t.v. setup..I consider this the most important..the visual...a great picture should be the norm for a customer-for me as a kid this was the element that gave me the biggest thrill-that really transported me to another place.
THIS,,is what I want my company to deliver always.."The Biggest Thrill"...an image that folks love to look at.
I have seen so many video images over the years that have been poorly setup-and by so called decent companies or "calibrators",I have assisted so many customers that have had a setup from someone else and not been happy-I have read setup "tips" from folks in forums that I know couldn`t setup an alarm clock-or have only setup a handful of displays in their life..I have heard so many customers lament the fee they were charged for "calibration"...In the Algarve I have seen older setups where clients were charged through the nose to wind up with projectors not even focused correctly.
In short,its been heart breaking..an utter disgrace..
I have listened to clients say//"Oh..I dont use my Cinema much"...my god...
This is the complete opposite of a Projectiondreams Cinema where folks have trouble staying out of it..:-)
Satisfaction for the customer is everything-but i`ll be honest professional satisfaction for me is even more..I will spend the time on that image thats necessary to get the greatest picture humanely possible..
How much do I charge for this?...nothing..its FREE..its a service given for free when I sell a display..I used to command high fees as a calibrator around the world-and for displays not purchased from me-I still do..But for ANY display I sell..I setup for free..."
I think that gives a taste of the passion..one U.K.customer-over 15 years ago said this in a forum:-(*abridged)
"I had a very well known "calibrator" come round and spend all day setting up and converging my CRT projector.Afterwards he performed a video calibration using laptops,colorimeters etc.
Afterwards and £350 lighter I was incredibly unhappy.
The geometry was skewed,focus seemed blurred,the greyscale was incorrect and subsequently the colours way off.
My projector is a Nec XG135LC.
I called around and the general consensus was that I should give Vince at Projectiondreams a call.
I phoned and spoke to Vince who was engaged in a project and couldn`t immediately come round.
My voice must have given away my frustration so Vince proceeded to ask me what I was seeing-to read out settings and so on.
Within 20 minutes of over the phone assistance my projector image had vastly improved!
Afterwards,Vince sent me a detailed email with parameters to change..what to do..what not to and so forth.
All in all I had spent a total of one hour restoring my projector to a great image which frankly I was over the moon with but there was more to come when Vince popped round and tweaked further in-and I timed him-35minutes.
The results were stunning-and I have seen many projector setups,including a G90 setup by William Phelps.
My Nec has a better image and that should not be the case as the G90 is the accepted better projector!"
In anybodys list in the A.V community,Vince would be in the top 5 Video men in the world-the accepted number one is William Phelps so draw your own conclusions with the above example..:-)`
So be assured,when we talk Video and great images you know your getting value for money and everybody would prefer Michealangelo to paint their house as opposed to a house painter if the price was the same..:-)
Just one very important facet of what makes Projectiondreams special-to be assured of getting "The Biggest Thrill"..a magnificent image.:-)
Friday, 24 January 2014
EVER WONDERED WHY MOST SELL THE SAME THINGS?
Dear Folks,
B & W,Kaliedascape,Runco,Denon,Bose,Rotel..familiar names in Europe eh?
Many dealers sell these products..why is that..they must be the best eh?
Well,actually..no...
Runco is an exception and when Sam Runco was involved made great projectors-if somewhat over priced..:-)
The other brands in my opinion have always been over priced or mediocre..so why have so many sold them in the past?
Simple answer..most of these products have been stocked by distributors for the simple reason of great margins offered and much money to be made from install sales.
Runco for example never publicised their prices so that way the customer paid ludicrous amounts on install..
In Portugal,most of the A.V. sellers sourced from the same distributor..frankly..absolute laziness and average product knowledge determined that these dealers HAD to rely on the distributors knowledge.
At Projectiondreams we don`t follow the "pack"-we determine through knowledge the best products to sell..we rely on NOBODY else but our own R & D..
We don`t believe in not publicising our prices-like most of the "competition"..we don`t believe in inflating prices on items that are to be "installed"..the prices we charge our customers are the same whether you buy from our showroom,our web sites (*where you can see ALL our prices )-or for install..
This is the way I have always believed it should be for many years and now we have the chance to make things better..:-)
At Projectiondreams we can show three things with our product selection..validation within the industry and proof within our showrooms..great setup as a de facto standard elevates us further...
We promise to our customers that our end results will absolutely thrash ANY other competition..our customers own eyes and ears will be the proof-and we don`t stop there..our Cinema Installs are recognized as top tier within Europe now,we are recognized as one of-if not the most qualified install company in Europe where we have numerous industry firsts stretching back over 15 years..
We are proud of this,we are proud of our solutions and uniquety ..we are proud we love this game enough to strive to be the recognized as the best in the world..for us its accolade that counts,the thrill of creating something cutting edge and aesthetically stunning!
We are proud to not be monetary-because IF we were,we would be selling the same products as everyone else and making more money than we do..but we will not compromise our integrity in that which we believe in..we will not sell the high margin but mediocre lemons we don`t believe in ..
This will never happen..at Projectiondreams we have the confidence born from experience,the confidence to know that our customers eyes and ears dont lie..
We put OUR money where our mouth is..come to our showrooms-where the special is standard..:-)..
For the connoisseur who wants the best possible ensemble of setup equipment contained within a unique aesthetic-for the fairest price imaginable...we are here for you..
For the person with more money than sense that just thinks because its more expensive it must be better..we are here to show you the real truth and promise you that afterwards you will realise the "rip offs" that have been prevalent before..
At Projectiondreams a customer is a customer..how much money they have is irrelevant..we will propose the best solution for their space with options that truly & incrementally-gain them improvement.
THE most key thing is knowledge..knowledge of what works best with what etc..allows us to provide the RIGHT solutions for our customers..
Our products are the icing on the cake-especially in a Cinema/Entertainment room that has been designed from the word go to take account of bettering industry standards..
Rules are made to be broken..Michelangelo didn`t paint by numbers..at Projectiondreams we dont "paint by numbers"..to use an analogy,we rely on our own mixture of special paint..our own special brushes..and our own special painters...:-).
B & W,Kaliedascape,Runco,Denon,Bose,Rotel..familiar names in Europe eh?
Many dealers sell these products..why is that..they must be the best eh?
Well,actually..no...
Runco is an exception and when Sam Runco was involved made great projectors-if somewhat over priced..:-)
The other brands in my opinion have always been over priced or mediocre..so why have so many sold them in the past?
Simple answer..most of these products have been stocked by distributors for the simple reason of great margins offered and much money to be made from install sales.
Runco for example never publicised their prices so that way the customer paid ludicrous amounts on install..
In Portugal,most of the A.V. sellers sourced from the same distributor..frankly..absolute laziness and average product knowledge determined that these dealers HAD to rely on the distributors knowledge.
At Projectiondreams we don`t follow the "pack"-we determine through knowledge the best products to sell..we rely on NOBODY else but our own R & D..
We don`t believe in not publicising our prices-like most of the "competition"..we don`t believe in inflating prices on items that are to be "installed"..the prices we charge our customers are the same whether you buy from our showroom,our web sites (*where you can see ALL our prices )-or for install..
This is the way I have always believed it should be for many years and now we have the chance to make things better..:-)
At Projectiondreams we can show three things with our product selection..validation within the industry and proof within our showrooms..great setup as a de facto standard elevates us further...
We promise to our customers that our end results will absolutely thrash ANY other competition..our customers own eyes and ears will be the proof-and we don`t stop there..our Cinema Installs are recognized as top tier within Europe now,we are recognized as one of-if not the most qualified install company in Europe where we have numerous industry firsts stretching back over 15 years..
We are proud of this,we are proud of our solutions and uniquety ..we are proud we love this game enough to strive to be the recognized as the best in the world..for us its accolade that counts,the thrill of creating something cutting edge and aesthetically stunning!
We are proud to not be monetary-because IF we were,we would be selling the same products as everyone else and making more money than we do..but we will not compromise our integrity in that which we believe in..we will not sell the high margin but mediocre lemons we don`t believe in ..
This will never happen..at Projectiondreams we have the confidence born from experience,the confidence to know that our customers eyes and ears dont lie..
We put OUR money where our mouth is..come to our showrooms-where the special is standard..:-)..
For the connoisseur who wants the best possible ensemble of setup equipment contained within a unique aesthetic-for the fairest price imaginable...we are here for you..
For the person with more money than sense that just thinks because its more expensive it must be better..we are here to show you the real truth and promise you that afterwards you will realise the "rip offs" that have been prevalent before..
At Projectiondreams a customer is a customer..how much money they have is irrelevant..we will propose the best solution for their space with options that truly & incrementally-gain them improvement.
THE most key thing is knowledge..knowledge of what works best with what etc..allows us to provide the RIGHT solutions for our customers..
Our products are the icing on the cake-especially in a Cinema/Entertainment room that has been designed from the word go to take account of bettering industry standards..
Rules are made to be broken..Michelangelo didn`t paint by numbers..at Projectiondreams we dont "paint by numbers"..to use an analogy,we rely on our own mixture of special paint..our own special brushes..and our own special painters...:-).
Saturday, 28 December 2013
THE IMPORTANCE OF QUALITY CINEMA SEATING..
Hello Folks,
With our new Cinema 360 seating we have set the bar for quality and fair price exceptionally high.
Poor cinema chairs can ruin a top notch Cinema..so what do you look for when choosing your Cinema seating?
SEEING IS BELIEVING....
ON the left are Cinema 360 MOVIE CHAIRS..on the right are chairs not from Projectiondreams.
The difference even to the untrained eye is apparent..the chairs on the LEFT look far better eh?
Why is this?
We have our Cinema chairs built to the highest specifications using first the strongest frames and best german motors,then using the best leathers,the leather is carefully stretched and cut..it is a labour of love-for example our red chairs pictures above have silver accents from aluminium on the cup holders and recline buttons..no plastic as with the other chairs..
Poor Cinema chairs come in three colours..creme,brown and black.....
OUR chairs can be any colour..any design..any features..whatever you want!..In fact-draw us a design you want and in 2 WEEKS you will have the seating of your dreams..or of course-you can wait over 6 weeks for the chairs on the right to arrive on the slow boat from China..:-)
You will see from this pic how well the leather is attached in contrast with the pic on the right that has loose fitting leather..poor padding..and if you look at the bottom of the chairs unequal sight lines..
The chairs on the right are made in the far east and made cheaply and quickly..open them up you will find a poor frame and a plethora of cardboard..you could easily lift one of these chairs on your own...
Our seating is built with a sturdy frame to last and needs two people to lift each chair..our chairs are white glove installed by the professionals that have built them..and installed onsite....
To us this is a HUGE deal,,,,,the seating or Entertainment 360 couches are an incredibly important element of a Cinema or Entertainment room and need to be given the same due care and attention as every other element of that Cinema/Entertainment area...
There are many..MANY.. companies charging top dollar for the kind of chairs seen on the right in the top picture-recently we have upgraded one customer that bought the kind of chairs on the right and paid over 2,000 Euros per seat...30% more expensive than our Movie seating using the above example....
We care not a jot about other A.V. companies in the Algarve..but you- the customer should..you should apprise yourself of these kind of differences-seldom observed until after the install...
You are welcome to come and see our cinema seating in our showrooms..then go and see whatever else..wherever else..you like..
We KNOW you will come back to us..:-)...;lastly..consider this,,IF there is such a vast improvement in quality with our cinema chairs over others..what does that tell you about everything else we do?..because it isn`t such a great leap of faith to believe we are superior in every other dept..and we can prove that as well..
http://www.projectiondreams.com/20666/portugal-home-cinema/a-v-environments/
Best Regards,
VINCE
With our new Cinema 360 seating we have set the bar for quality and fair price exceptionally high.
Poor cinema chairs can ruin a top notch Cinema..so what do you look for when choosing your Cinema seating?
SEEING IS BELIEVING....
The difference even to the untrained eye is apparent..the chairs on the LEFT look far better eh?
Why is this?
We have our Cinema chairs built to the highest specifications using first the strongest frames and best german motors,then using the best leathers,the leather is carefully stretched and cut..it is a labour of love-for example our red chairs pictures above have silver accents from aluminium on the cup holders and recline buttons..no plastic as with the other chairs..
Poor Cinema chairs come in three colours..creme,brown and black.....
OUR chairs can be any colour..any design..any features..whatever you want!..In fact-draw us a design you want and in 2 WEEKS you will have the seating of your dreams..or of course-you can wait over 6 weeks for the chairs on the right to arrive on the slow boat from China..:-)
You will see from this pic how well the leather is attached in contrast with the pic on the right that has loose fitting leather..poor padding..and if you look at the bottom of the chairs unequal sight lines..
The chairs on the right are made in the far east and made cheaply and quickly..open them up you will find a poor frame and a plethora of cardboard..you could easily lift one of these chairs on your own...
Our seating is built with a sturdy frame to last and needs two people to lift each chair..our chairs are white glove installed by the professionals that have built them..and installed onsite....
To us this is a HUGE deal,,,,,the seating or Entertainment 360 couches are an incredibly important element of a Cinema or Entertainment room and need to be given the same due care and attention as every other element of that Cinema/Entertainment area...
There are many..MANY.. companies charging top dollar for the kind of chairs seen on the right in the top picture-recently we have upgraded one customer that bought the kind of chairs on the right and paid over 2,000 Euros per seat...30% more expensive than our Movie seating using the above example....
We care not a jot about other A.V. companies in the Algarve..but you- the customer should..you should apprise yourself of these kind of differences-seldom observed until after the install...
You are welcome to come and see our cinema seating in our showrooms..then go and see whatever else..wherever else..you like..
We KNOW you will come back to us..:-)...;lastly..consider this,,IF there is such a vast improvement in quality with our cinema chairs over others..what does that tell you about everything else we do?..because it isn`t such a great leap of faith to believe we are superior in every other dept..and we can prove that as well..
http://www.projectiondreams.com/20666/portugal-home-cinema/a-v-environments/
Best Regards,
VINCE
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
THE HISTORY OF THX IN CINEMAS AND PROJECTIONDREAMS PROGRESSION WITHIN THE HOME...
Dear Folks,
Born out of the Star Wars legacy and tied to one of the world’s most acclaimed filmmakers, no other brand resonates with consumers as deeply, and with greater trust than THX.
One week after “Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back” debuted in theaters, George Lucas hired audio scientist, Tomlinson Holman, to design the audio mixing facilities at Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch in Northern California. To begin the project, Lucas gave Holman one year to examine film audio throughout the entire production chain—from the set to the theater, and everything in between. Holman’s goal was to find a way to improve cinematic sound production and create specifications to design the state-of-the-art audio mixing rooms that would eventually house Skywalker Sound.
During that year, Holman was shocked to discover the state of most commercial cinemas. While Dolby Laboratories had made significant contributions to how sound was recorded and played back on film, no one had control over what happened on the production set or in the theater itself. Holman found that most commercial theaters had not seen significant technology improvements since World War II. Viewing angles were poor, inadequate light levels distorted images, and the quality of sound systems and auditorium acoustics made it impossible to hear the dialogue, let alone experience the filmmaker’s vision.
Bringing The THX Experience To Moviegoers
After the Skywalker Sound audio facilities and Stag Theater were completed, Lucasfilm began receiving requests from visiting commercial theater owners and Hollywood studio executives to incorporate the Ranch’s performance standards into their cinema auditoriums and aging mixing rooms. Realizing that this could change the way moviegoers experienced feature films, Lucas and the soon-to-be THX team designed a certification program to go beyond the walls of Skywalker Ranch. Thus, THX was born, and made available to movie audiences to coincide with the release of Lucas’ next film, “Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi” in 1983.
“While filmmakers were spending millions of dollars and using new computer technology to perfect the sound and picture in the post-production studio, the quality was being lost on movie audiences,” said John Dahl, director of education and resident historian at THX Ltd. “By creating a set of standards for theater design and enforcing performance levels of presentation equipment, THX was ensuring that the film experience would translate from studios to every theater.”
From a technical standpoint, the THX Cinema Certification specifications consolidated presentation technologies from various sources into one set of design standards. These standards extend the frequency range of cinema loudspeakers, resulting in an even distribution of sound throughout the auditorium. They also allow sound designers to extend the dynamic range of sound effects and create a more enveloping presentation.
THX also sets guidelines for room acoustics, reverberation time and background noise, and noise isolation to ensure that every detail of the sonic presentation is accurately delivered the way the filmmaker intended. But it’s not just about sound. THX sets standards for viewing angles, projectors and onscreen lighting levels, to make sure that the best possible image is always displayed.
So THX was always an ideology to ensure that in the build and setup,a Movie could be heard and displayed at optimum.
In the halcyon days of THX,a THX sound system was the best you could have,,ALL equipment had to be THX certified and pass rigorous tests.
The most important elements being the speakers and amplification..
In the late nineties,THX began certification for THX approved Home Theater Installers..that could learn the above ideology and be able to apply into an install...this is not to be confused with the 3/4 day Calibration courses THX offer now which is a variant of the courses ISF (*the Image Sound Foundation) have run for many years.
Indeed,it was always the de facto standard in Cinema installs to have a THX audio system and setup PLUS an ISF calibration..horses for courses,,,
As THX have held the high ground in audio setup..so have ISF with video setup...ALL video standards now have been influenced by ISF...all criteria applied..whether on a THX calibration course or a JKP (*Joe Kane) calibration course are built on the foundations that Joel Silver (*president of ISF) established.
I personally trained under Joel Silver some 15 years ago and Sencore trained as well,Alistair gained his Home Theater THX acreditation almost 6 years ago under John Dahl...
Since then,using all this background plus ARRI 35MM setup skills,CRT setup grounding etc we have created CINEMA360..a total ideology encompassing all the best bits from THX,ISF,ARRI,HAA and much more...
In our systems we lean heavily towards THX certified products and apply requisite criteria in audio and video setup that goes a few steps further in the home than THX in the cinema..with our EXPERT SETUP we are though faithful to the best doctrines of all the above companies as a foundation and a great part of our Cinema360 total ideology. ..
ALL the products we use or custom build (*like Movie chairs,Acoustic panels etc..) are designed and built with Cinema360 criteria...
There are other companies that send one of their chaps of a 3/4 day course then tout that cinema as a THX cinema..this is a BLATANT LIE....it is not...it may have a video setup by a chap that has sat the brief course..but that doesnt make it a THX cinema...
I firmly believe now that with all due respect to THX and all they have done for audio..they have jumped on the video bandwagon of ISF calibrations-added an extra day to the course with the idea being that it can be touted as better...:-)
Well,thats a matter of opinion and not one I share-especially as the criteria they use is heavily lifted from industry standards implemented by ISF and evaluations/diagrams devised by Joel Silver & Joe Kane..
For myself,there are things in the THX mandates and ISF mandates that are terrific..there are other things that can be further improved..the skill of course through experience is knowing what best mix to achieve,,,what makes that total synergy that leads to Cinema Heaven....this experience comes from 40 years associated..in some way..with Movies...
My video calibrations for example lean away a little from D65..i see this as a starting point to be improved further and a Cinema360 Expert Setup aims to achieve a more dynamic picture for today era as opposed to certain criteria that attempt to lock us in the 12 ft lambert days of celluloid..
In Video and Audio setup,the real skill is not knowing what to change..but what not to..to have a repository of audio/video references that stretch back over those 40 years...
I have said many times in forums..Rembrandt didn`t paint by numbers-he took the criteria of his day and tweaked and improved upon it to create masterpieces..ALL standards and rules are made to be improved upon by the adept..
in short,one must learn his trade..and that takes many,many years to arrive at Cinema360 total ideology..no 3/4 day course can ever replace that..it is just part of the learning curve-thats all...
Of course the god of commercialism wants to sell as many courses as possible to award one with a badge..thats all it is now..the 3/4 day trainees will chant parrot fashion what they do..and not know why..or what is best even..
This ONLY comes with time...many years of time..:-)..the groundwork must go in..
With video setups for example,I have calculated that JUST during the period Projectiondreams were the most prolific CRT seller in Europe that I setup hundreds of different crt projectors..Marquees,Barcos,Sonys,NEC,Dwin,Vidikron,Ampro`s,Runcos...you name it..
In fact the first words Joel Silver ever said to me on my course were-in front of the class.."Heres a guy that already knows about setup"...and I did..i didn`t know the technical explanations as to why I had arrived where I HAD..but I knew already how to focus,align,keystone..how to achieve accurate brightness with the correct G2 settings,,for example the Sony G90 always had high blue tube G2 settings to gain more brightness..this defocused the blue grid and somewhat softened the entire picture..turn the g2 down on the blue tube a tad made the blue grid as sharp as the green and red,,which made a sharper picture overall....
I found each crt projector had its own foibles..NECs had the best colours,Barcos the best contrast,Sonys were the brightest..Marquees were the best all rounders....so what was learnt over 5/6 years was exactly had to make each projector shine..
I remember when a customer I was buying a Sony G70 crt projector from had traded up to a G90 9" tube and flown William Phelps over from the U.S. to do his setup..I was excited to see what the "master" could eke out of a projector...at the time round my house I had a NEC XG135LC an 8" tube projector I had briefly setup...
iI went round the customers house and William had finished his setup..and it was a great picture..BUT..no better than my NEC..and it should have been..it was then I knew that I had an affinity with video and had an inhertant skill to get the best picture out of a video device....
This ideology applies to digital projectors as well..what are the ideal settings for Sony projectors now..do they have certain common traits out of the box that can be improved upon?..Of course..it is in the recognition of how a projector is performing that tells you what needs to change..or not...
This skill is MANDATORY for someone that professes to build Home Cinemas..he/she should know optimal viewing angles..brightness levels..correct degree of sharpness to apply..(or not)..ideal throw...acoustic behaviour and requisite evaluation of the space...and measurements should be taken at certain points...
Again..this all comes with many years of on the job learning..
NOBODY is perfect and we all have our faults..i`m not an ostentatious chap..but in Video calibration I think i`m rather good..I know i`m in the top five in mosts books...I mention this because normally I keep quiet about these skills..(**I had a challenge out in a U.K. forum for 7 years..and that challenge was.."I will improve that picture-and if i do..you give me the projector..if i cant..i`ll give you a projector.."..challenge was never taken up..not once..)...and really I shouldn`t because its a crucial part of a Cinema Install..IF it cannot be proven to a customer they will get a great picture-or a great sound..why would they engage a company...?
Now achieving good sound today isn`t difficult...most speakers over a grand will sound decent...but great sound?..that`s different..accurate sound?..great imaging?..in relation to Cinema..THX speakers should be the norm..horn speakers should be the norm..there are of course notable exceptions...these exceptions do not include in the main..speakers designed solely for music then regurgitated in a 7 speaker package system as "Cinema speakers"..
I recently dealt with a customer that had bought some digital speakers manufactured by a well known piano maker..so they should sound good eh?..well no..no more than a well known Banjo maker could automatically make great speakers nor can a well known piano manufacturer..they were very sharp..clear..reasonably focused..not too bad..kind of how I remembered them when I first heard a few years ago..but then..my god..shrill at higher volumes...average imaging and absolutely NO depth or warnth at all..in fact,absolutely endemic of most digital speakers..and certainly not a patch on Meridian..(In addition,the placement of the speakers was incorrect as was the spacing which didn`t help..)
Indeed,often its the rhetoric of the salesman and "selected" audio snippets that sells a speaker brand as opposed to the real quality..ANY person buying a speaker should demo many brands-and take their OWN cd`s to find what is right for them at their pricepoint..these digital speakers..for what they are-are wayyyy over priced..and failed dismally in the U.S...from an overall sound perspective they are soundly thrashed.by many- far more cost effective speakers..
I always say to people that its the technology of the speakers that influences the sound..not the brand or the price..a digital speaker is a very sharp-sometimes grating sound-in a cinema..with the exception of Meridian ..a ribbon speaker is a very expansive sound..electrostatics have superb imaging..horns..fantastic for cinemas ..incredibly efficient from a whisper to an explosion..(*thats why horns are in ALL the top commercial cinemas..)..
But a truly great picture?..thats an art..and I will put my money where my mouth is..I don`t care WHO has installed your cinema or display..past or present..I will improve that picture..WHOEVER has set it up..and I will improve it in a maximum of 30mins..(*of course..IF i really took my time it would be better still..:-)
I recently dealt with a customer that had bought some digital speakers manufactured by a well known piano maker..so they should sound good eh?..well no..no more than a well known Banjo maker could automatically make great speakers nor can a well known piano manufacturer..they were very sharp..clear..reasonably focused..not too bad..kind of how I remembered them when I first heard a few years ago..but then..my god..shrill at higher volumes...average imaging and absolutely NO depth or warnth at all..in fact,absolutely endemic of most digital speakers..and certainly not a patch on Meridian..(In addition,the placement of the speakers was incorrect as was the spacing which didn`t help..)
Indeed,often its the rhetoric of the salesman and "selected" audio snippets that sells a speaker brand as opposed to the real quality..ANY person buying a speaker should demo many brands-and take their OWN cd`s to find what is right for them at their pricepoint..these digital speakers..for what they are-are wayyyy over priced..and failed dismally in the U.S...from an overall sound perspective they are soundly thrashed.by many- far more cost effective speakers..
I always say to people that its the technology of the speakers that influences the sound..not the brand or the price..a digital speaker is a very sharp-sometimes grating sound-in a cinema..with the exception of Meridian ..a ribbon speaker is a very expansive sound..electrostatics have superb imaging..horns..fantastic for cinemas ..incredibly efficient from a whisper to an explosion..(*thats why horns are in ALL the top commercial cinemas..)..
But a truly great picture?..thats an art..and I will put my money where my mouth is..I don`t care WHO has installed your cinema or display..past or present..I will improve that picture..WHOEVER has set it up..and I will improve it in a maximum of 30mins..(*of course..IF i really took my time it would be better still..:-)
I know..KNOW..there are many folks out there unhappy..unhappy with their cinema..their picture..their sound..their acoustic panels..their plethora of remotes or non working home automation-and they shouldn`t be..they should be over joyed in their experience...
Your picture?..I will improve for free...I will tell you EXACTLY what is wrong with that other companies Cinema..and Projectiondreams will correct..cost + 10%...there is no need to suffer mediocrity any longer..:-)
My aim is that people with Cinemas really..REALLY love them and enjoy them..Cinema360 ideology and proficiency over many years will cure for you!
Best Regards,
Vince
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
WORKING TO RESTORE THE CONFIDENCE IN A.V.IN THE ALGARVE...end of year recap..
Dear Folks,
Projectiondreams have traded for 15 years..cutting their teeth in commercial installs and becoming the biggest seller of esoteric CRT projectors in Europe. Where skill in setup was everything.
Over the last 5 years we have built our install division in Portugal-starting in Lagoa and through level of business having to move to Almancil and aquire larger showrooms...
It has been a labour of love and an opportunity for us to do some great and highly aclaimed work-which we shall continue to do.
As the most technically qualified company in Portugal by a country mile our solutions are always cutting edge in both our product blend and cinema design..indeed,as we end this year we end it with numerous industry accolade for the first themed cinema ever in Portugal-the STARGATE...
One Portugese distributor put it like this...
"There has never been any cinema completed in Portugal-themed or otherwise-that comes anywhere close to the excellence,innovation and quality of the STARGATE"..
Of course the STARGATE was for a major developer in a 15 million euro villa..so it had to be special....
One customer actually asked this developer for a reference for us..
This is what he said...
"There is nobody in Europe-let alone Portugal-that can do the level of work these guys can..dont even consider anyone else"...
*This was our second cinema for this developer..the first was the first completely circular cinema in Europe..the MATRIX...
We havent rested on our laurels though,nor do we only swim in the waters of the very high end..every project we do..however big or small garners the same focus and attention to detail..we love what we do..we are not some pseudo corporate entity..we are a small specialist company and proud of it....when PROJECTIONDREAMS are engaged you get Vincent Myers-our M.D.s involvement as well..in every aspect...one of the most qualified men in A.V. in the world..15-20 years in front of most in the experience and knowledge stakes...
In 15 years Projectiondreams havent lost money or changed the name of their company..in the A.V. world we have long been respected way back to crt days..
But in the Algarve it has been a long struggle to restore folks confidence in A.V. due to the fact that past mediocre companies have constantly let them down,over charged them,not set their products up correctly,run off with deposits..or their kit..you name it...
In fact recently I heard an amusing story (*not for the customer obviously) of how one particularly inept mob put up so called "acoustic" panels on the wall that when the music was turned up..fell off...in the end this company had a marvellously inventive solution..they wedged the panels with bits of paper....my god....
The poor customers of this very same job, came to see us too late after having their "cinema" by this other mob..they were crestfallen..they were unhappy with the size of screen..the chairs..the panels...they knew they had paid through the nose..being new to the Algarve they said they wished they had known of us earlier...
We have offered to resolve these issues...
In fact ..just a year ago,I was asked for advice by the often absent owner of this same mob- he asked this question.."How do you build a cinema"?...
It seems they still don`t know....
Don`t get me wrong,I denigrate no one individual-i`m sure there are decent folks working at the poorest of companies..i denigrate the mentality that allows the pepetuation of the mediocre-a mentality that through lack of experience cannot necessarily make the right choices..a mentality that can only steer the ship on the wrong course within a custom install market that depends on professionalism and experience learnt to really perform...and this kind of mentality alone can make decent employees look fools,because to "sail" well every company needs an experienced "Captain"...
I mean when I was eight I wanted to be an astronaut..desire to do something is not enough..not at a custom install level...background is KEY..Projectiondreams wouldn`t have considered stepping into the custom install market without the requisite background..it is experience ONLY that is king in this industry..
http://www.projectiondreams.com/20664/portugal-home-cinema/history/
Indeed,we should all hope companies could be honest and say.."We are new-with little industry experience-but we have a desire to do great work" rather than pretend to be something that clearly they are not..that`s what irks me..when I see other embryonic and inexperienced companies essentially try and position themselves way beyond their achievements...this is false and misleading for the customer...and muddies the waters of clear choice..
Projectiondreams have earnt their spurs over 15 years plus..in every aspect of the industry..thats why we are called upon for example,to calibrate European demonstration 4k projectors for Sony Professional...with all their choice..they choose us..
We bear no bitterness to any other company,but sometimes we do kind of feel like Elvis (*with millions of records sold and numerous sell out concerts) may have thought if some pub singer who had sung down his local only had come along and started saying he was as good a singer though he had never sold a record,,:-).....
We also don`t denigrate true experienced persons in other areas of the industry,for example in Home Automation, Duncan Ellis is a great AMX programmer..so IF you want AMX..Duncans your man and quite possibly the best AMX guy out there..respected within the industry...but Duncan would be the first to tell you..with Cinemas etc..its Projectiondreams he would refer..as we would involve/refer Duncan on ANY project that needed AMX..we are honest enough to say we couldn`t better him in this area..
At the end of the day each company has its area of expertise...and of course collaboration of the best can only be good for the customer..
Of course,if real stern Custom Cinema competition to us were to come..Projectiondreams will gladly embrace the challenge .and still do the best work...it matters not a jot to us about any "others"..we are confident in our abilities in our areas of disciplines.
But,we will do our very best by quality of work, to continue to justly relegate mediocrity from "others" to the touchlines...lest more customers suffer ...
People that want a cinema..entertainment room or just a t.v. deserve the best..the best prices..the best work...Projectiondreams are here to do that..
Thankfully,most are now aware that Projectiondreams are a clear choice and know that we are restoring the confidence in A.V. with the continued quality and service we provide..12 of our jobs this year have been correcting mistakes made by others....
ULTIMATELY..the proof is in the pudding of the completed job..and we constantly say ..we are the innovators..not the imitators...
In addition to our superior proficiency in the technical arena and job portfolio ..we are the ONLY a.v. install company in the Algarve that publishes their prices..they are all here for customers to see...
www.projectiondreams.com
www.customcinema360.com
These are the prices our customers pay..whether in an install or straight from the site..the price is the same..and here i will give a strong tip..DO NOT buy from anyone where you cannot peruse their pricing of cinema products on their site...
There are still charlotans,amateurs and over chargers out there where their only "superiority" over Projectiondreams is how much extra they can extract from your wallet unecessarily.
So be careful...
For us,our company has restored the benchmark of quality and transparency of pricing for the Algarve customer..the proof is apparent...for all to see...talk is cheap..we believe actions speak louder than words.
..and P.S...OUR acoustic panels don`t fall off the wall either..:-)...because they are built correctly..
Best Regards,
Projectiondreams have traded for 15 years..cutting their teeth in commercial installs and becoming the biggest seller of esoteric CRT projectors in Europe. Where skill in setup was everything.
Over the last 5 years we have built our install division in Portugal-starting in Lagoa and through level of business having to move to Almancil and aquire larger showrooms...
It has been a labour of love and an opportunity for us to do some great and highly aclaimed work-which we shall continue to do.
As the most technically qualified company in Portugal by a country mile our solutions are always cutting edge in both our product blend and cinema design..indeed,as we end this year we end it with numerous industry accolade for the first themed cinema ever in Portugal-the STARGATE...
One Portugese distributor put it like this...
"There has never been any cinema completed in Portugal-themed or otherwise-that comes anywhere close to the excellence,innovation and quality of the STARGATE"..
Of course the STARGATE was for a major developer in a 15 million euro villa..so it had to be special....
One customer actually asked this developer for a reference for us..
This is what he said...
"There is nobody in Europe-let alone Portugal-that can do the level of work these guys can..dont even consider anyone else"...
*This was our second cinema for this developer..the first was the first completely circular cinema in Europe..the MATRIX...
We havent rested on our laurels though,nor do we only swim in the waters of the very high end..every project we do..however big or small garners the same focus and attention to detail..we love what we do..we are not some pseudo corporate entity..we are a small specialist company and proud of it....when PROJECTIONDREAMS are engaged you get Vincent Myers-our M.D.s involvement as well..in every aspect...one of the most qualified men in A.V. in the world..15-20 years in front of most in the experience and knowledge stakes...
In 15 years Projectiondreams havent lost money or changed the name of their company..in the A.V. world we have long been respected way back to crt days..
But in the Algarve it has been a long struggle to restore folks confidence in A.V. due to the fact that past mediocre companies have constantly let them down,over charged them,not set their products up correctly,run off with deposits..or their kit..you name it...
In fact recently I heard an amusing story (*not for the customer obviously) of how one particularly inept mob put up so called "acoustic" panels on the wall that when the music was turned up..fell off...in the end this company had a marvellously inventive solution..they wedged the panels with bits of paper....my god....
The poor customers of this very same job, came to see us too late after having their "cinema" by this other mob..they were crestfallen..they were unhappy with the size of screen..the chairs..the panels...they knew they had paid through the nose..being new to the Algarve they said they wished they had known of us earlier...
We have offered to resolve these issues...
In fact ..just a year ago,I was asked for advice by the often absent owner of this same mob- he asked this question.."How do you build a cinema"?...
It seems they still don`t know....
Don`t get me wrong,I denigrate no one individual-i`m sure there are decent folks working at the poorest of companies..i denigrate the mentality that allows the pepetuation of the mediocre-a mentality that through lack of experience cannot necessarily make the right choices..a mentality that can only steer the ship on the wrong course within a custom install market that depends on professionalism and experience learnt to really perform...and this kind of mentality alone can make decent employees look fools,because to "sail" well every company needs an experienced "Captain"...
I mean when I was eight I wanted to be an astronaut..desire to do something is not enough..not at a custom install level...background is KEY..Projectiondreams wouldn`t have considered stepping into the custom install market without the requisite background..it is experience ONLY that is king in this industry..
http://www.projectiondreams.com/20664/portugal-home-cinema/history/
Indeed,we should all hope companies could be honest and say.."We are new-with little industry experience-but we have a desire to do great work" rather than pretend to be something that clearly they are not..that`s what irks me..when I see other embryonic and inexperienced companies essentially try and position themselves way beyond their achievements...this is false and misleading for the customer...and muddies the waters of clear choice..
Projectiondreams have earnt their spurs over 15 years plus..in every aspect of the industry..thats why we are called upon for example,to calibrate European demonstration 4k projectors for Sony Professional...with all their choice..they choose us..
We bear no bitterness to any other company,but sometimes we do kind of feel like Elvis (*with millions of records sold and numerous sell out concerts) may have thought if some pub singer who had sung down his local only had come along and started saying he was as good a singer though he had never sold a record,,:-).....
We also don`t denigrate true experienced persons in other areas of the industry,for example in Home Automation, Duncan Ellis is a great AMX programmer..so IF you want AMX..Duncans your man and quite possibly the best AMX guy out there..respected within the industry...but Duncan would be the first to tell you..with Cinemas etc..its Projectiondreams he would refer..as we would involve/refer Duncan on ANY project that needed AMX..we are honest enough to say we couldn`t better him in this area..
At the end of the day each company has its area of expertise...and of course collaboration of the best can only be good for the customer..
Of course,if real stern Custom Cinema competition to us were to come..Projectiondreams will gladly embrace the challenge .and still do the best work...it matters not a jot to us about any "others"..we are confident in our abilities in our areas of disciplines.
But,we will do our very best by quality of work, to continue to justly relegate mediocrity from "others" to the touchlines...lest more customers suffer ...
People that want a cinema..entertainment room or just a t.v. deserve the best..the best prices..the best work...Projectiondreams are here to do that..
Thankfully,most are now aware that Projectiondreams are a clear choice and know that we are restoring the confidence in A.V. with the continued quality and service we provide..12 of our jobs this year have been correcting mistakes made by others....
ULTIMATELY..the proof is in the pudding of the completed job..and we constantly say ..we are the innovators..not the imitators...
In addition to our superior proficiency in the technical arena and job portfolio ..we are the ONLY a.v. install company in the Algarve that publishes their prices..they are all here for customers to see...
www.projectiondreams.com
www.customcinema360.com
These are the prices our customers pay..whether in an install or straight from the site..the price is the same..and here i will give a strong tip..DO NOT buy from anyone where you cannot peruse their pricing of cinema products on their site...
There are still charlotans,amateurs and over chargers out there where their only "superiority" over Projectiondreams is how much extra they can extract from your wallet unecessarily.
So be careful...
For us,our company has restored the benchmark of quality and transparency of pricing for the Algarve customer..the proof is apparent...for all to see...talk is cheap..we believe actions speak louder than words.
..and P.S...OUR acoustic panels don`t fall off the wall either..:-)...because they are built correctly..
Best Regards,
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