The new 4DX technology - what is it?

We, no doubt, live in an era of innovative technology. What several years ago seemed to us fantastic, already today firmly takes its place in our daily life. The film industry is not an exception, but the 4DX format is one such innovation.

4DX technology - what is it?

This technology is designed to view not only cinematic, but also animated films, or more precisely, to enhance the perception of effects when viewing, which allows you to delve deeper into the atmosphere of the plot. Unlike the 4D attraction, the Fo Di Ex technology (also read as "FOR DEX EX") is able to reproduce films in cinematic lingo, in a "full meter", while the above-mentioned attraction has a limited time and plot range . 4DX-cinema enhances the perception of effects with the help of moving chairs (it's jolts, rotations). At the right time, steam (to enhance the effect of smoke and fog) and frontal (as well as rear) water splashes and wind movements appear right in the room. Still there are such functions as soap bubbles and fragrant steam (a special device mixes the flavors). Also, the list of listed effects is supplemented by the display of moving pictures (blinking of so-called stroboscopes).

Homeland of technology

Creates tracks with additional special effects in South Korea with a difficult-to-pronounce name CJ 4DPLEX (branch of the holding company CJ, which includes enterprises in various fields: media, food industry, pharmaceuticals and even biotechnology). Engaged in the supply of equipment, this company is still setting up and programming the same equipment for the special effects of films that have a full meter. Often the programming process itself takes place in tandem with the film studio, which creates this film, for better harmony with the director's idea. All necessary equipment is installed not only in specialized cinemas like "Cinema-4DX", but also in ordinary cinemas. All mechanized units do not take up much space. Armchairs, in groups of four, are installed on special platforms and do not differ in size from conventional ones.

Like any other technology, 4DX (reviews, by the way, vary: someone does not like the slightly limited palette of smells, someone has a feeling that it "throws" into the passage, but the number of fans of such cinemas is steadily growing) constantly Develops and improves. She already has faithful fans from South Korea and Japan to Mexico and Brazil. Also, the technology is being introduced into cinemas in the cities of the USA, Australia, Venezuela, the United Kingdom, Romania and others ...

How it works?

It is impossible, answering the question "4DX - what is this?", I can not understand how it works. In a cinema with the above equipment (if the director's idea assumes a quiet development of the plot, with a minimum of special effects, it is pointless to demonstrate such a picture in this theater), viewers produce a picture in which synchronous with the video and audio track is the delivery of special effects to enhance the sensation Presence. At the same time, this is all combined with stereoscopic 3D viewing (it can also be combined with viewing 2D and even black and white films).

In the auditorium there are armchairs with special wires that carry out thrusts, light tosses and smooth movements. This design makes it possible to create vibrations, regardless of the back of the chair and stand under the feet. In the back of each seat are built special openings for moisture and air (holes of two kinds: rear and front - calculated for the chair in the next row). As for the seats of the first row, this function is performed by a special device that is in front.

In the hall of steam is fed with the help of hidden devices that are located in the space in front of the screen itself. Stroboscopes are located on the perimeter of the hall. Special controllers with the help of a computer application synchronize and control using the parallel sound track of special effects, which are always recorded in a single file. If the server is digitally displayed, a file with special effects is transmitted together with the content.

About shortcomings

It is also worth mentioning the shortcomings and contraindications of this technology. First of all, this price for a ticket - it is approximately equal to the cost of the most expensive seats in a regular movie theater. There are also some recommendations to visitors: their growth should be at least 120 cm. Also strongly recommended for spectators with a weak heart and easily responsive psyche. Another view is extremely undesirable for women in the situation. Also in the hall will be discomfort lovers of popcorn.

A few words about the development of 4DX technology in Russia

What this is, the Russian audience could feel after the premiere of the film, made in the genre of a mystical thriller, "Viy" (based on the first manuscript by Nikolai Gogol) in 2014 in a specially equipped cinema. Visitors were very pleased with this viewing. But the first film, which rightfully can be called "movie-4DX", is the legendary kinotrilogy of the inimitable Peter Jackson "The Hobbit" (the film was originally created for this technology). This helped the viewer to fully immerse himself in the atmosphere of the picture and to feel the perfect combination of the image and special effects, as well as enjoy the high quality of the picture.

Concluding the excursion ...

And so, coming out from the cinema halls and seeing everything with your own eyes, the audience for themselves can decide the question: 4DX technology - what is this: another attraction or a new word in the world of film-atmosphere sensations?

Pleasant views and new impressions, dear film fans!