# High-Contrast Cinema Projectors A New Dutch Dolby Vision Theater is the World's Most Advanced By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-07-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolby-vision References: [techradar](http://www.techradar.com/news/video/dolby-just-opened-the-most-advanced-cinema-in-the-world-1299524) A recently opened theater in Hilversum, the Netherlands is the first to launch with top of the line [Christie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminarium-1) laser projectors necessary for Dolby Vision. Deemed to be the world's most advanced theater, the projectors are famed in tech circles for their contrast ratio capabilities that exponentially outrank their standard counterparts. In terms of the theater experience, contrast is an important factor in how the audience sees the images as they are projected onto the screen. The Hilversum Dolby Vision theater is one of two in Europe and one of seven worldwide. The innovative theater experience offered by Dolby Vision will cost viewers though, given that price tags for such tickets are approximately 50% higher than the standard movie ticket price. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Enhanced Contrast Technology:** The advancements in contrast ratio capabilities of cinema projectors present disruptive innovation opportunities for the audiovisual industry in delivering immersive theater experiences. - **Premium Theater Experiences:** The introduction of Dolby Vision theaters with high-contrast cinema projectors opens up opportunities for the entertainment industry to cater to a niche market of consumers seeking a premium movie-watching experience. - **Higher Ticket Pricing:** The higher ticket pricing for Dolby Vision theaters highlights the potential for the theater industry to explore new revenue streams and monetize premium features to boost profitability. ### Where This Applies - **Audiovisual Technology:** The advancements in contrast capabilities of cinema projectors create disruptive innovation opportunities for the audiovisual technology industry in developing next-generation projection systems. - **Entertainment:** The introduction of Dolby Vision theaters with high-contrast cinema projectors presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the entertainment industry to enhance the overall theater experience and attract discerning audiences. - **Theater:** The higher pricing model of Dolby Vision theaters provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for theater operators to tap into a luxury market segment and offer premium cinema experiences for higher profit margins. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Triple-Laser Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valerion-visionmaster-max.md) - [Contrast-Driven 4k Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xgimi-titan-noir-max.md) - [Color-Accurate HD Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visionmaster-max.md) - [High-Resolution Triple-Laser Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aetherion-projector.md) - [Large-Format Cinematic Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/largeformat-experience.md) - [Vibrant 4K Laser Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4k-laser-projectors.md) - [Ultra-Bright Laser Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optoma-uhz68lv.md) - [Ultra-Bright Laser Theater Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-cinema-projector.md) - [Crystal-Clear 4K Laser Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalclear-4k-laser-projector.md)