A broken projector put a damper on Ball State University Programs Board's plans to show "Blades of Glory" in high definition Friday.
Noah Meadors, president of UPB, said this was supposed to be the first time UPB screened a film for Friday Night Filmworks in high definition, but the projector in Pruis Hall broke and was replaced by one without high definition capabilities.
Despite the setback, about 278 people showed up, Meadors said.
"We were very happy with the turnout, especially since there weren't many students on campus for the weekend," he said. "Everyone had a great time."
Senior theater major Sean Dumm said he attends the event because he enjoys the free movies.
"They're usually movies I haven't seen yet," Dumm said.
UPB has screened some of his favorite movies, such as "Rocky Horror Picture Show" in the past, he said.
The popcorn and soda, which usually cost $1 each, were free to students as part of a Labor Day special, Meadors said.
Copyright protection is necessary to legally screen a film in public, Meadors said.
UPB pays a rental fee to Swank Media for the right to screen a film within a three-day period, he said. The basic fee is about $500 to $550, which UPB's budget covers, Meadors said.
Ball State is on a waiting list of schools to receive a digital box from Swank Media, which would allow them to legally download films in high definition before they are released on DVD, Meadors said. UPB would pay the standard rental fee to publicly screen the films in high definition, he said.
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