Onyx Labs is an independent research initiative building new hardware, specifications, and standards for the theatrical experience — developed openly, implemented at cost.
A four-projector optical layering system delivering extreme high-dynamic-range imaging through additive luminance, chroma, and contrast separation across synchronized projection modules.
An accessibility hardware initiative comprising Lumin — AR captioning glasses — and Oxbit, a hearing assistance headset with customizable audio for auditory-sensitive audiences.
A secure over-the-air DCP distribution system using double-layer encryption and chunked delivery, enabling studios to push content directly to any number of theatres at scale.
Onyx Labs was founded on a simple idea: that cinema technology development shouldn't be locked behind profit margins. We research, design, and publish specifications openly — and when hardware is involved, it gets built and sold at cost.
We actively seek feedback from the industry. If you work at a studio, exhibitor, or technology company and want to engage with our work, we want to hear from you.
Get in TouchOnyx Labs actively seeks engagement from exhibitors, studios, and technology manufacturers. Each project includes a public discussion thread for technical feedback — or reach out directly to start a conversation.