Optimal Viewing Distance

THX recommends a 36 degree viewing arc when setting up a screen for an optimal viewing experience.  Sit a little closer in an actual movie theatre, and it’s apparently about 54 degrees – unless you paid extra for the IMAX experience, in which case you might get up to 70 degrees from some seats, supposedly creating a more immersive experience.

Leo, however, finds these recommendations highly inadequate.  Fortunately, he was able to rearrange a seat at the Disney Store to suit his expectations:

At least Oculus and other VR companies apparently have a target customer!