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Gallery rating: Weighted average: 4.9, average: 4.9 of 5 (309 votes) (4.9) (309 ratings) Galleries: My Dream Loft Cinema (21) Sideshow Droids (0) 

Loft Cinema - Hiden Screen



Entering the Cinema Room. Storage and Prop Display on the Left, Career Poster Wall on the Right. Front Stage for Costume displays.
Screen is pulled back, hidden on the left side of the stage. (Uploaded Nov 07, 2008 17:03:16)

Loft Cinema - Hiden Screen


Sideshow Lifesize C-3P0



Finally after more then 1 year pre-ordered I got my Star Wars Droids safely home. 3P0 fits perfectly in his cinema display box alongside the other movie props from my collection. (Uploaded Sep 17, 2009 17:27:55)

Sideshow Lifesize C-3P0


Loft Cinema - Screen Open



Screen is pulled open. Made by Extension Concepts - the same company that makes Cirque du Soleil screens here in Montreal - the screen is
spandex like reflective material, pulled tight and stretched to a flush clean look. Screen measures an awesome 22 feet wide X 9 feet high. (Uploaded Nov 07, 2008 17:03:30)

Loft Cinema - Screen Open


Sideshow Lifesize R2



How could I put 3P0 in a box and not have his companion keeping him company Here is my R2 standing guard in front of my cinema's poster wall. The lights and sound FX are SWEET, too bad for $5000 his head doesn't spin by itself like the toy versions. Looking at him is just like being at work at ILM hallways. (Uploaded Sep 17, 2009 17:27:57)

Sideshow Lifesize R2


Loft Cinema - Left Wall Rear Display



Left wall custom cabinets house all DVD and Blu Ray storage behind wood panels. Inside white boxes are cinema props from movies I have
worked on as well as all time faves like Alien, Gremlins and Star Wars. (Uploaded Nov 07, 2008 17:03:39)

Loft Cinema - Left Wall Rear Display


Loft Cinema - Storage Drawers Open



A close up of the drawer storage. 2 levels stacked inside each drawer front. I labeled all my Blu's and have them archived in my Imac for easy
searchability. Is that a real word? LOL. (Uploaded Nov 07, 2008 17:03:49)

Loft Cinema - Storage Drawers Open


Cinema Loft - Right Poster Wall



On the Right side of the cinema room is my Poster Wall. Featuring the films I did the visual effects for. They are on sliding panels which
permits me to show them in multiple display patterns. Han Solo in Carbonite hangs on the corner wall. (Uploaded Nov 07, 2008 17:04:07)

Cinema Loft - Right Poster Wall


Cinema Loft - Projector ON



All the lights turned off, ceiling accents dimmed, time to watch a movie. Renovations lasted from April to September this year, but man, it was
worth it don't you think? Image is 22 feet wide X 9 feet high and projected HD 1080P using my PS3 and an Optoma projector.
(Uploaded Nov 07, 2008 17:04:16)

Cinema Loft - Projector ON


Poster Wall Track



I wanted my Poster Wall to look cool and allow me to esily change them around without having to unhook
the frames when I tired of staring at the same films.
Marc, my contractor, found the answer. Suspend the posters on giant door type panels.
This will allow for 3 rows deep and by sliding left or right, gives my "career" wall a great interactive touch for
my visiting friends. (Uploaded Nov 27, 2008 23:24:20)

Poster Wall Track


My Career Poster Wall



I can now display the posters in any way I like with a flick of my hands (Uploaded Nov 28, 2008 00:02:07)

My Career Poster Wall


Curtain Magic... Day Mode



One thing that was important was to allow the windows to shine light in during the day or see outside when not watching a movie. The guys
built an pivoting extension to the right corner of the Prop Display Wall. (Uploaded Nov 28, 2008 00:02:16)

Curtain Magic... Day Mode


Curtain Magic - Now you see it !!!



Once you flip open the panel 90 degrees, you can access the cinema screen. Here you can see it tucked away in the corner where no one can
see it in it's daytime hideaway. (Uploaded Nov 28, 2008 00:02:23)

Curtain Magic - Now you see it !!!


Cinema Screen Support



Peter anchored this support to each side of the walls and attached a high tension stainless steel wire using the same grips found on sailboats. (Uploaded Nov 28, 2008 00:02:32)

Cinema Screen Support


Cinema Screen Hooks



Here is a close up of how the screen hangs from the wire. The screen has 25 loops sewn into the top hem at every 8 inches or so. I bought a
bunch of keyrings at the dollar store, one to pass into the material and one that loops around the wire. I then connected both rings to each
other. This allows the cinema screen to glide back and forth with ease without causing severe chaffing damage to the material. (Uploaded Nov 28, 2008 00:02:40)

Cinema Screen Hooks


Pulling out the Cinema Screen.



Lucky for us, a local Montreal company... Extension Concepts, had the perfect material I was looking for. It is a kind of spandex used by Cirque
du Soleil and outdoor cinemas for the film and jazz festivals. For a 30 foot wide X 9 foot panel, I found the $2000 to be a really good deal.
Here you can see what the screen looks like when you start to pull it out from its hiding place. (Uploaded Nov 28, 2008 00:02:48)

Pulling out the Cinema Screen.


Cinema Screen Stage Trench



In order to keep the screen from flying all over the place, Peter and Marc incorporated this cool trench into the stage floor. Not only does it
serve a purpose, but it also creates a nice clean straight line across the bottom of the screen when watching your movie or playing games. (Uploaded Nov 28, 2008 00:02:56)

Cinema Screen Stage Trench


Cinema Screen Top Trench



A copy paste version of the trench was also created in the ceiling bulkhead above the stage in order to hide the wire that holds up the cinema
screen. As with the bottom trench, this creates a clean streamline for the top of the image. (Uploaded Nov 28, 2008 00:03:06)

Cinema Screen Top Trench


Broom Handle Pin



The SECRET of the cinema screen and what really gives this material it's jaw dropping effect comes from this
little gadget 98 cents at the
hardware store, 2 were installed at each end of the walls.
Hurry take the pic !!!! My fingers circulation is cutting off LOL (Uploaded Nov 28, 2008 00:03:16)

Broom Handle Pin


Attaching Cinema Screen to the wall



A broom handle rod was inserted into the seam at each end of the cinema screen. This rod gets grasped and held securely into place slightly
pulling the material and eliminating all wrinkles. (Uploaded Nov 28, 2008 00:36:41)

Attaching Cinema Screen to the wall


Cinema Screen ready



The tightness of the screen is what betrays it's surface. From far, it looks like a painted gyp wall. No one would even guess there is a stage
behind, let alone a window. It's great to see your guests reaction when they come for the first time to see a movie and you pull out this
massive wall. After 1 month since completed, I still find myself smiling and how crazy lucky I am to have found this space. (Uploaded Nov 28, 2008 00:36:51)

Cinema Screen ready


LED Props - BOTH lights



The cool thing about 2 lights is the option of one or the other or BOTH If you want the aquarium look but see what the sculpture looks like,
you can add the top light for details. I LOVE IT !!! the fun thing about these nooks, is that I can store my props and bring out new ones every
couple of weeks, to refresh the room and surprise friends... one of these things is not like the other... LOL (Uploaded Nov 28, 2008 00:37:53)

LED Props - BOTH lights




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Canada
 » Nov 19, 2009 09:04 PM

You a Star wars fan, how could you tell, love the Alien head. What kind of audio processor and and amp/ receiver are you using. Please PM me with the answer.


YojimboTJ
 » Nov 11, 2009 02:51 PM

Well done Sir!


uziel5000
 » Nov 08, 2009 08:40 PM

A technical tour de force as far as the room is concerned. Would love to see where and howyou hide your gear. Beautiful.


Turnda643
 » Nov 06, 2009 10:01 PM

You have what I want. Very nice.


Used2be
 » Nov 05, 2009 08:49 AM

Just more of the same adulation from me on your wonderfully presented movie room! Such an ambiance for a movie lover, and then when your guests see the screen deployed and realize what an immersive film experience they're going to have... great to be able to provide that for them. Very creative of you to have been able to make the room so entertaining and livable on a daily basis, but to also have an amazing theater experience! Think seriously of an improved projector to maximize the potential of that huge screen though! Your room deserves the best of everything.


PEEKABOO2K
 » Oct 31, 2009 01:39 AM

WOWW this is beautiful set up, i love it you are one of the top 5 best home theater set up i have seen. what make yours stand out even more is the authentic collections you have thats priceless and the custom work you did, very creative. I agree with csw you need to send some pics to home theater magazine and even make a video on YouTube that would be real great you deserve more than a 10 rating for this set up.


NiubNiub
 » Oct 27, 2009 11:08 PM

thanks guys and girls, and passing the 300 mark, it's cool to see how many of us LOVE the BLU !!!!


DonRSD
 » Oct 26, 2009 02:51 PM

great theater!!


landry_p2000
 » Oct 21, 2009 12:12 AM

Man, that Home Theater is an easy 10, but where is the gear? Give us a rundown on the speakers and all.


boxterduke
 » Oct 03, 2009 02:14 PM

wow, this is a starwars dream come true.


Tinman7783
 » Sep 26, 2009 09:19 AM

WOW...My wife and I are going to move lol...Great room. There's nothing I don't like. Great job!


Owen Lol
 » Sep 25, 2009 10:05 PM

Looks freakin awesome dude.


gridlocke13
 » Sep 25, 2009 01:44 PM

Absolutely amazing. The figurines are enough to make me drool!


Bazman
 » Sep 21, 2009 06:55 PM

Wish I could give you a rating of 20.................


J6P
 » Sep 21, 2009 02:48 PM

Brilliant additions, NiubNiub. Guests must go crazy when they turn the corner and see this room.


IronMan104
 » Sep 17, 2009 10:54 PM

Life Size C3PO and R2D2 would be amazing on their own, combined with your already breath taking collection just puts your Home Theater on a different plane. Do you have any more little additions planned for your room?


gianco
 » Sep 17, 2009 05:44 PM

May the force be with you, master!!!


Dcryption
 » Sep 11, 2009 10:42 AM

Awesome Home Theater!


IronMan104
 » Aug 26, 2009 12:10 AM

NiubNiub, your's is my personal favorite Gallery here, it is simply beyond belief!
Great Job on your home theater! I love all of your collectibles as well.
You also work for ILM, I am truly in awe of what you have accomplished.
It must be like a dream job come true. Well done on all accounts!


shaw monkey
 » Aug 15, 2009 11:27 PM

Got to love the frozen hans solo prop, i gave this a 10 its a perfect setup


peliculero
 » Jul 31, 2009 10:28 PM

spectacular screen and a large decorated greetings from chile


Chizzap30
 » Jul 21, 2009 12:16 AM

Very nice and I'm jealous of all the Star Wars pieces. What is the hardware behind your system? Audio and Video.


JohnGMoney
 » Jul 07, 2009 07:10 PM

Dude your theater is amazing, it literally made me cream my pants!


bigred7078
 » Jul 06, 2009 09:20 PM

just incredible


NiubNiub
 » Jul 04, 2009 07:23 PM

thanks again all for the wonderfull kind words - and to the 2-3 who for some reason tell me to go die and hope my cinema catches on fire - LOL. Oh well... This was 1 year ago when renovations were at 85% done.

I am in the process now this summer to finish the connecting room and add a couple NEW movie props ;p
I will have new pics end of summer showing the 100% completed result.

After so many years wishing I would find a home to have my ultimate cinema, it is very cool to finally see it happen AND in Hi Def Blu Ray. Now THAT is awesome. Now if only they will stop goofing around with the grain removal, we can all watch movies like if we were at the cinema.

I can't wait in 1 year or 2 when we start getting Quality 3D like with UP and such. No more poopy red and green glasses !!!! Hooorrah.


Jonasprivate
 » Jul 04, 2009 11:50 AM

wohooo amazing.


Rechain
 » Jul 03, 2009 12:15 PM

WoW! This is the best home cinema setup I have ever seen! GREAT JOB! LOVE IT


GRILLSMASHER
 » Jul 02, 2009 02:57 AM

YIKEZ!! IM FEELIN THIS THEATRE! To be a straight shooter id probably give my right nut to have this room as a part of my house. I would probably not leave either!! ill soon set up my own dedicated- i hope it amounts to a portion of this --great job you must be doing something right--gota 10 from me!! id love to smash some heads on PS3 on this screen--theyd have to use the jaws of life on me to get me out!!!--Go CARDINALZ!!!!


djgabz
 » Jul 01, 2009 09:24 PM

God damn, je veux être riche comme toi à MTL :P, méchant beau cinéma maison, fuckin awesome ht!!!


cosomotion
 » Jun 30, 2009 09:57 AM

how can anybody rate this less then a 10 ? This is the perfect HT


jrokz
 » Jun 24, 2009 06:25 PM

in love.. just wow!


georgeybanez
 » Jun 23, 2009 07:46 PM

IMPRESSIVE!!!!!


typ44q
 » Jun 12, 2009 02:29 PM

I love every bit of it, I would of given you a 10 on the Star Wars stuff alone


Luxo
 » Jun 07, 2009 09:17 PM

I would never leave..... EVER !


perfectdark
 » May 22, 2009 08:43 PM

awesome, thats the best cinema i have ever seen A+++++++++++++


bonmatdaisu
 » May 05, 2009 02:33 AM

thanks ! it's wonderful !


namtab69
 » May 04, 2009 06:01 PM

beautiful setup...how big is the loft?!? sq ft??


J6P
 » Apr 29, 2009 07:00 PM

This is brilliant! Total class from top to bottom -- and an easy 10.


Rob J in WNY
 » Apr 26, 2009 10:54 PM

Would have given your theater a 9.9, but that Solo in Carbonite just put me over the top. LOL! Just kidding - what an amazing theater, with all the treatments, and theme-ized incredibly well! There's no excuse for anyone directly involved in cinema production not to have a beautiful home theater.


pimp69
 » Apr 24, 2009 07:53 AM

wow you have alot of dolls and statues


xphoenix23
 » Apr 18, 2009 12:18 AM

WoW this is beautiful i wish i had all of those:)


Comet
 » Apr 11, 2009 11:30 PM

WOW
You make my setup look like a farm pen


Doc Wixson
 » Apr 08, 2009 06:39 PM

Niub Niub - Finally I found your gallery! I've been trying to find it for a month. I guess I inadvertantly gave you a poor rating when I first started posting . . . mistake! You really do have a fantastic room. One of my friends is a Trekie and would love some of your accessories too. Sorry for the previous incorrect rating, I changed it.

THX, Doc
www.AVIA-Designs.com


PitbullMike
 » Apr 08, 2009 05:38 PM

anyone that rated this below a 10 is crazy and jealous


PitbullMike
 » Apr 08, 2009 05:35 PM

That is so freakin crazy that i havnt seen this theater before,Its sooooooooooooo awesome


Trogdor2010
 » Mar 31, 2009 02:49 AM

Immpressive, I would love to visit your house. I do have a 12 foot long screen (165 inches, 16:9, 180 inches, 4:3), but the projector I have has some problems (Infocus X3), such as the mirror on the bottom is damaged and a very inaccurate color of green, no apparent sharpness problems. What Optoma model do you have, and do optoma models have accurate colors.


Kor-ray
 » Mar 25, 2009 11:43 PM

What Program do you use to log your DVDs into your MAC?


Kratos3
 » Mar 16, 2009 10:15 AM

Star Wars nerd's wet dream! The Yamaha receiver is a little difficult to fathom.... As is the projector.... But hey, the room alone deserves a 10!


obiwopkenobi62
 » Mar 11, 2009 10:23 PM

Absolutely amazing home theater. I see you are a Star Wars fan as well. It's not often I see a full size Han in carbonite. I have one in my HT too. Great job.
Obi


NiubNiub
 » Mar 08, 2009 01:33 AM

thanks for all the positive comments. I miss my cinema while im in San Fran
It is indeed 2:35. Maybe one day I'll spend 20 grand on a projector ;p
but I prefer invest the rest of the loft renovations before doing that.
peut etre un party blu ray a mtl cet ete

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