Team Cinema
Bringing the Movie Experience Home

You sink into soft and rich leather seats as the lights dim; the screen drops and drapes open to reveal the trailers of upcoming features in surround sound. The smell of fresh buttered popcorn fills your home theatre as you control your personal entertainment world all from the safety of your own home. There will be no late night weekend drive, no sticky feet theatre feel, no heads to see over or voices to hear over just pure theatrical magic by design and design is where it all begins.

When Scott Dalman of Team Cinema receives the call for a home consultation for the planning and execution of a Home Theatre, the first step is to listen and understand just what the client is looking for their home theatre. How many family and friends they will be accommodating, the space they have available and a ruff budget is discussed and then comes the expression of design.

Design

The design phase begins with measurements, and the selection of a theme décor and color scheme. It may be Art Deco or Ultra Contemporary; it may flow with the decorative themes of the home or depart all together. Whatever the client envisions is brought to fruition. From Grecian columns and recessed wall sconces to a stage in front of the screen for theatrical families, whatever may add to this focal room of your palace is explored. Visual design is only one aspect of the design phase as Acoustic Modeling or the designing and controlling the sound is what elevates the a home theatre to it's commercial counterpart. Sound panels, properly placed will reflect or defuse sound creating the perfect balance and illuminating noise, which can result from too much sound reflection. Speaker Placement is also critical in achieving optimum surround sound to fully appreciate Feature Films as they were intended to be experienced. Light controlled and absolute darkness during presentation is also planned in the design phase. The integration between motorized drapes, the dimming and rising of the lights, the screen dropping and the projector powering on are all carefully planned by design.

In the phase of design, drawings are made that include the behind the scenes command center of the theatre where the racks, cabinets, equipment and wiring are all detailed as well as the lobby and actual viewing area of the theatre. While planning the indoor theatre many clients choose to create an outdoor entertainment area with surround sound audio and visual components so they can show a movie inside while other guests listen to music outdoors or view a football game.

Theatre Seating

Theatre Seats are expected to be comfortable and durable and to accommodate a drink but there are subtleties that set great chairs apart. When reclining, can you view the screen comfortably? Are the seats big enough but still able to fit enough seats to accommodate the amount of people you anticipate in your theatre? If your theatre will be more intimate, for a couple or small family, loveseat or sofa seating may work well in the theatre. The design intricacies of chairs are many, from straight or curved contours to wood paneling, velvets, leather, or the selection of your own designer fabric to coordinate with your theatre walls and your home décor. The experts who partner with you to create your theatre will assist you in making the perfect selection of theatre seats.

Execution

The design and execution of a home theatre is one of the most enjoyable of "remodeling" projects because unlike a kitchen remodel, it is usually planned for a room where your daily activities will not have to be relocated or uprooted. Considering the amount of time and pleasure you and your family and friends will receive from the home theatre, and how much money you will save by staying in to be entertained, this addition to your home is very affordable. While costing about the same as remodeling other rooms, this project pays off in savings of entertainment dollars in your budget year after year. The scope of some home theatres may not require any remodeling at all but with the addition of luxurious theatre seats, surround sound and the perfect audio visual equipment to your entertainment space, may achieve dynamic results.

In the execution phase as all of your designs come to life, it is important to accessorize! Your popcorn machine will stimulate your sense of smell and taste and as the lights dim, screen drops and curtains open to the dynamic cimematic sound you're used to have to go out for. In attaining your home theatre you will comfortably realize that this one addition to your home whether a midsize home or a mansion is probably the best addition to the Orange County lifestyle you have accomplished.

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