Barco Escape

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Barco Escape was a multi screen video format similar to Cinerama introduced in 2015 by Barco N.V. The format combines Barco technologies such as Auro 11.1 as well as multi-projection in order to create a panoramic experience. The technology was expected to compete with IMAX and Dolby Cinema. It is now closed. [1]

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History

Barco Escape debuted in theatres in September 2014 with the film The Maze Runner featuring select scenes in the three-screen format.

In September 2014, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga recorded a performance in Brussels Grande Place plaza to mark the release of their Cheek to Cheek jazz record. [2] The concert was filmed using 15 RED Epic Dragon cameras feeding three separate panels, including the panoramic shots.

In April 2015, Barry Films announced the release of their upcoming horror film The Hell Within in the format. [3] Barco signed a five-year multi-title deal with 20th Century Fox to release films in the format. A Barco Escape set up was installed in one of the Fox Studios cinema rooms as part of the deal. [4] Posse Films partnered with Barco in order to release the film Racer's Heart, a story based on NASCAR Hall of Fame member Bobby Allison in the format. [5]

In 2015, Barco announced a deal with Jerry Bruckheimer to produce one new movie and one reimagined version of a previous film. [6]

In February 2016, director Mark Waugh announced he would shoot an outdoor survival feature film natively in the format. The film will be shot on location with a single camera using wide-angle lenses. The film will be released through Rock Pile Productions. [7]

In April 2016, Barco signed a partnership agreement with Cross Creek Productions in order to release one film in the format by end of 2017. Similarly, Barco also signed an agreement with Fundamental Films to release two or more of their films in the format, with 24 Hours to Live to be the first film to do so. [8]

Minds Eye Entertainment planned to release six films filmed in the Barco Escape format, starting with The Recall. [9] [10]

By July 2016, the technology was installed in 24 cinemas in six countries. [11]

On 8 February 2018, Barco announced the closure of the Barco Escape business. [12]

Technology

Barco Escape comprises Auro 11.1 sound format and multi projection system.

Auro 11.1 is a multichannel sound format supported by Barco and created by Auro Technologies. The sound format is an extension of the existing 5.1 surround layer with addition of a five channel height layer and a mono "voice of god" ceiling channel. The additional channels allow placement and movement of sound along the horizontal and vertical axis.

The visual presentation is characterized by the addition of two 2.39:1 aspect ratio screens to the side of the main screen to provide a 270 degree panoramic experience, equivalent to an aspect ratio of 7.17:1. [13] The two side screens are angled at 45 degree in order to cover peripheral vision, although there is seam visible between the screens. Most of the theaters are set up with 30–35 feet main screen with equivalent size side screens. The main screen has an UltraHD (not laser) projector running off a 2K DCP and the side screens have Barco DP2K-20C projectors that feed from a separate server. [14]

The Barco Escape sequences for The Maze Runner were created digitally using the Crytek Engine and integrated with the principal photography shot with Arri Alexa camera. [14]

About half of the Barco Escape material for Star Trek Beyond were full CG set-extensions created by Prime Focus in conjunction with Prime Focus-owned VFX studio Double Negative. The other half was created by Kelvin Optical, an in-house VFX group at Bad Robot, working with Base Effects in China. [15]

Theaters with Barco Escape

United States and Canada

Rest of the world

Films presented in Barco Escape

FilmDistributorRelease DateNote
The Maze Runner 20th Century Fox September 19, 201410 minutes of Barco Escape footage
Tony Benett and Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek Live! Universal Music October 24, 2014Shot natively in Barco Escape
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials 20th Century FoxSeptember 18, 201520 minutes of Barco Escape footage
Star Trek Beyond Paramount Pictures July 22, 201620 minutes of Barco Escape footage
The Recall Mind's Eye EntertainmentJune 2, 2017Shot natively in Barco Escape
The Humanity Bureau Mind's Eye Entertainment2017Shot natively in Barco Escape
6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain [17] Momentum Pictures2017Shot natively in Barco Escape [18]
The Hell WithinBarry FilmsShot natively in Barco Escape
Distorted Mind's Eye EntertainmentJune 22, 2018Shot natively in Barco Escape

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