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Dolby
Dolby is the exclusive audio/visual sponsor of The Princess Anne Theatre, BAFTA’s iconic 227-seat screening room at the heart of 195 Piccadilly.
The auditorium is powered by Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos® technology. The Dolby Vision dual laser projection system uses state-of-the-art optics and image processing to deliver amazingly vivid visuals, including high dynamic range and a contrast ratio that exceeds that of any other projection technology on the market today. Dolby Atmos provides life-like audio that flows throughout The Princess Anne Theatre so every person enjoys a truly immersive and unforgettable cinematic experience, no matter where they are in the auditorium.
Ray Dolby founded Dolby Laboratories in London in 1965 and invented the Dolby System, an analogue audio encoding system that improved the quality of recorded sound. Dolby moved the company to San Francisco in 1976 where its headquarters have since remained.
From movies and TV shows, to apps, music, sports and gaming, Dolby transforms the science of sight and sound into spectacular experiences for billions of people worldwide. Partnering with artists, storytellers, developers, and businesses to revolutionize entertainment and communications with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Dolby Cinema, and Dolby.io.