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IMAX is a proprietary system of high-resolution cameras, film formats, film projectors, and theaters known for having very large screens with a tall aspect ratio (approximately either 1.43:1 or 1.90:1) and steep stadium seating.
What is special about IMAX camera?
Among other differences, the IMAX camera uses 70 millimeter film – twice as wide as what's used in ordinary cameras – and special, custom lenses to capture a unique IMAX image.
What does it mean to shoot in IMAX?
IMAX DEFINITION Its name often refers to the film format and the experience of watching the film. The differences between a regular movie theater auditorium basically boils down to the size of the screen and the auditorium itself.
What is the difference between a normal camera and an IMAX camera?
Mathieu: IMAX cameras are film cameras. As I mentioned before, it works the same way as any other film camera. It's closed, lightproof, and the film runs through it. The difference is in the film format itself: 65 millimeters!
Do IMAX cameras use film?
“But what are the new features?” I hear you say. All we know for now is that the new cameras will utilize IMAX's proprietary 65mm film format, but will be quieter and include features to enhance usability on set. This is great, since IMAX cameras are unwieldy and were never meant to be used for narrative productions.
Is IMAX better than 3D?
The audio in the IMAX 3D is uncompressed and therefore seems to be of a better quality as opposed to RealD 3D whose specifications on sound are not standard but vary by theatre. When it comes to depth of the picture, Imax Digital 3D offers better quality with the image seemingly popping out of the picture.
Is IMAX digital or film?
digital IMAX offers both film and digital projection systems. Digital is required for 3D projection, but it won't reach 4K resolution for another two years or so. And according to MacGillivray, 4K is necessary to duplicate the IMAX experience on film.
Is IMAX camera digital?
In 2015, IMAX announced a 2D digital camera that was developed alongside Arri, the camera being based on the latter company's Arri Alexa 65 technology. The first production to use the camera was Captain America: Civil War.
How many megapixels is IMAX?
Given that Imax movies use an unusually square 1.9-to-1 aspect ratio, the camera's sensor probably has a resolution of something like 8.4 megapixels. The camera can shoot at full 4K resolution at 100 frames per second. "Transformers: Age of Extinction" is the third movie recorded with the cameras.
Is IMAX better than Dolby?
Dolby Cinema projects better images with 500 times higher contrast ratio and four times more resolution than IMAX. On the other hand, IMAX uses 40% larger screens and a 26% taller aspect ratio as compared to Dolby Cinema. Both use dual 4k laser projectors and an upgraded sound system for a more immersive experience.
