History: February 2 (#4)

History: February 2 (#4)
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February 2, 2000 First digital cinema projection in Europe (Paris) realized by Philippe Binant with the DLP CINEMA technology developed by Texas Instruments.

Commentary

Commentary

On February 2, in the year 2000: First digital cinema projection in Europe (Paris) realized by Philippe Binant with the DLP CINEMA technology developed by Texas Instruments. Digital cinema is the digital technology used w ithin the film industry to distribute or project motion pictures as opposed to the historical use of reels of motion picture film, such as 35 mm film. Why February 2, 2000 matters: First digital cinema projection in Europe (Paris) realized by Philippe Binant with the DLP CINEMA technology developed by Texas Instruments. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: February 2, 2000 Contemporary history shows how global connectivity, digital tools, and shared knowledge continue to reshape culture, work, and learning. The event on this day: First digital cinema projection in Europe (Paris) realized by Philippe Binant with the DLP CINEMA technology developed by Texas Instruments. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_cinema (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)