Coolidge at the Greenway :: Boston, MA

Coolidge at the Greenway :: Boston, MA


“Their attention to detail and recommendations based on real-world experience were perfect, and the systems handily accommodate our present and future needs.”
– Eric Pearson, El Paso Community Foundation Vice President, Executive Office
Coolidge Halloween at Rocky Woods Reservation:: Medfield, MA

Coolidge Halloween at Rocky Woods Reservation :: Medfield, MA


“Their attention to detail and recommendations based on real-world experience were perfect, and the systems handily accommodate our present and future needs.”
– Eric Pearson, El Paso Community Foundation Vice President, Executive Office
Hull socially-distanced Town Meeting :: Hull, MA

Hull socially-distanced Town Meeting :: Hull, MA


“Their attention to detail and recommendations based on real-world experience were perfect, and the systems handily accommodate our present and future needs.”
– Eric Pearson, El Paso Community Foundation Vice President, Executive Office
A Star Is Born world premiere :: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA

A Star Is Born world premiere :: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA


“Their attention to detail and recommendations based on real-world experience were perfect, and the systems handily accommodate our present and future needs.”
– Eric Pearson, El Paso Community Foundation Vice President, Executive Office
FilmScene theatre :: Iowa City, IA

FilmScene theatre :: Iowa City, IA (Photo: David Greedy Photography)


“Their attention to detail and recommendations based on real-world experience were perfect, and the systems handily accommodate our present and future needs.”
– Eric Pearson, El Paso Community Foundation Vice President, Executive Office
Boston College Athletics Fish Fieldhouse Celebration Event :: Boston, MA

Boston College Athletics Fish Fieldhouse Celebration Event :: Boston, MA


“Their attention to detail and recommendations based on real-world experience were perfect, and the systems handily accommodate our present and future needs.”
– Eric Pearson, El Paso Community Foundation Vice President, Executive Office
Live events :: Boston and New England

Live events :: Boston and New England


“Their attention to detail and recommendations based on real-world experience were perfect, and the systems handily accommodate our present and future needs.”
– Eric Pearson, El Paso Community Foundation Vice President, Executive Office
Cathedral of the Holy Cross :: Boston, MA

Cathedral of the Holy Cross :: Boston, MA


“Their attention to detail and recommendations based on real-world experience were perfect, and the systems handily accommodate our present and future needs.”
– Eric Pearson, El Paso Community Foundation Vice President, Executive Office
Dunkirk 70mm World Premiere :: North America

Dunkirk 70mm World Premiere and screenings :: North America


“Their attention to detail and recommendations based on real-world experience were perfect, and the systems handily accommodate our present and future needs.”
– Eric Pearson, El Paso Community Foundation Vice President, Executive Office
Dundee Theater marquee :: Omaha, NE

Dundee Theater marquee :: Omaha, NE (Photo: Dan Schwalm/Alley Poyner Macchietto)


“Their attention to detail and recommendations based on real-world experience were perfect, and the systems handily accommodate our present and future needs.”
– Eric Pearson, El Paso Community Foundation Vice President, Executive Office
TCM Film Festival :: Hollywood, CA

TCM Film Festival :: Hollywood, CA (Photo: Turner Broadcasting, Inc.)


“Their attention to detail and recommendations based on real-world experience were perfect, and the systems handily accommodate our present and future needs.”
– Eric Pearson, El Paso Community Foundation Vice President, Executive Office
Conservation Law Foundation :: Boston, MA

Conservation Law Foundation :: Boston, MA


“Their attention to detail and recommendations based on real-world experience were perfect, and the systems handily accommodate our present and future needs.”
– Eric Pearson, El Paso Community Foundation Vice President, Executive Office
“Napoleon” screening, Paramount Theatre

Napoleon screening, Paramount Theatre :: Oakland, CA (Photo: Gary Nakamoto)


“Their attention to detail and recommendations based on real-world experience were perfect, and the systems handily accommodate our present and future needs.”
– Eric Pearson, El Paso Community Foundation Vice President, Executive Office
Zuma Restaurant :: Boston, MA

Zuma Restaurant :: Boston, MA (Photo: Zuma Restaurant)


“Their attention to detail and recommendations based on real-world experience were perfect, and the systems handily accommodate our present and future needs.”
– Eric Pearson, El Paso Community Foundation Vice President, Executive Office
Museum of Fine Arts :: Boston, MA

Museum of Fine Arts :: Boston, MA (Photo: © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.)


“Their attention to detail and recommendations based on real-world experience were perfect, and the systems handily accommodate our present and future needs.”
– Eric Pearson, El Paso Community Foundation Vice President, Executive Office
Emerson College’s Paramount Theatre :: Boston, MA

Emerson College’s Paramount Theatre :: Boston, MA


“Their attention to detail and recommendations based on real-world experience were perfect, and the systems handily accommodate our present and future needs.”
– Eric Pearson, El Paso Community Foundation Vice President, Executive Office
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Turning vision into reality ::

Boston Light & Sound® (BL&S) provides optimum audio and visual experiences for theatres, stadiums, arenas, houses of worship, museums, corporate facilities, airports, and universities. For more than 40 years, our audio, digital cinema, and film consultants have helped to bring each client’s vision to life. Whether you are renovating an old theatre, building a new performance hall, or outfitting a corporate boardroom, BL&S’s hands-on team will help you to:

 

  • Create a premier presentation space with the highest quality image and sound, while ensuring the integrity of the facility
  • Circumvent expensive change orders or costly mistakes
  • Design audio, video, film, and digital cinema systems with a path for future growth

 

Specialty projection systems

As a leading projection technology company for more than 40 years, BL&S has long provided technical expertise for clients presenting everything from archival films to new releases. We have a reputation for taking on the most outlandish projects and delivering amazing results. Our engineers design, assemble, and customize equipment at our in-house machine shop to meet special projection presentation needs.

 

Our unique experience in large screen high-definition video displays has made us a trusted technical advisor for Telluride, Sundance, Doha Tribeca, and other major film festivals around the world. We also install specialty projection systems for high-profile performing arts venues and cinemas, such as the Boch Center, El Paso Plaza Theatre, and Coolidge Corner Theatre.

 

Digital cinema presentation

We help clients incorporate digital cinema capabilities in a seamless, scalable manner. Whether you’re looking to transition from film to digital or add digital media to your existing presentation space, BL&S can design, install, and fine-tune the system to deliver phenomenal cinematic experiences. Our recent digital cinema projects include installations at the Museum of Fine Arts, Walker Art Center, Tivoli Theatre, FilmScene, Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Cinestudio, Dundee Theater, Harbor Springs Lyric Theatre, Tampa Theatre, Martha’s Vineyard Film Society, Nantucket's Dreamland Theatre, Austin Paramount Theatre, and Emerson College’s Paramount Theatre.

 

Pro-AV systems and integration

For more than 40 years, BL&S has provided clients with exceptional audio and video design; custom AV installations; and AV system equipment rentals, sales, and service. We’re known for our ability to produce outstanding sound and visual experiences in challenging spaces. Our technical consultants design and integrate presentation technology solutions to achieve optimum sound and picture quality coupled with user-friendly functionality for each venue. We provide AV integration for new or renovated facilities such as the Institute of Contemporary Art and Boston University’s Tsai Performance Center; restoration projects such as Emerson College’s Paramount Theatre; and new multi-function installations such as Boston College’s Cabaret Room.

 

Providing full audiovisual integration ::

BL&S specializes in custom projection and pro-AV work, integrating audio, digital cinema, high-definition video, and film presentation solutions. Contact one of our technical consultants to discuss how we can make your presentation space look and sound spectacular. Learn how we do it.

 

BL&S technicians hold professional certifications, including AVIXA CTS® (Certified Technology Specialist), AVIXA CTS-Installation
and AVIXA CTS-Design.

 

Learn more about BL&S’s technical capabilities here.

 

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Thinking about digital cinema? We can help.

 

Dreamland Theatre facade

Dreamland Theatre, Nantucket, MA

 

Plaza Theatre, El Paso

Plaza Theatre, El Paso, TX

 

Tampa Theatre Casablanca

Casablanca - Tampa Theatre, Tampa Bay, FL

 

Citi Wang Theatre, Boston

Wang Theatre, Boch Center, Boston, MA

(Photo: Robert Daniel)

 

Paramount marquee

Emerson College’s Paramount Theatre, Boston, MA

 

Boston College Cabaret Room

Boston College’s Cabaret Room

 

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CONTACT INFO

For digital cinema, and film design and installations, please contact:
Sean McKinnon,
Cinema Installation & Production Services Dept. Manager

617.787.3131, ext. 130
sean@blsi.com

For AV integration and AV design and installations, please contact:
Jan Jones, CTS,
Audiovisual Installation Manager

617.787.3131, ext. 119
jjones@blsi.com