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CROSS REFLECTANCE [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics
  • Cinematography
CONT

Many who have used film in a domed theater have come to the conclusion that the domed surface is not the best venue for most motion pictures. For a film to look good on the dome, the dome typically has to have a reflectance of about 30%. Planetarium projectors, especially Digistar, work best with a reflectance above 80%. The darker surface is needed for film to reduce the cross-reflectance that causes a film to look washed-out on a more reflective dome.

OBS

cross-reflectance: term linked with the conception and development of large-format film technology.

Key term(s)
  • cross reflectance

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique
  • Cinématographie
OBS

interférence de réflexion : terme établi dans le cadre de la conception et de la mise au point de la technique du cinéma grand format.

Spanish

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