43:1 aspect ratio screens with dual 4K projectors - this is the future of the "real" IMAX. and some article from The ASC about dunkirk said that they master nonaln's imax scenes in 6k. They have the ability to break DCI compliance as their systems are closed. ago. the PacSci theatre is the only full-imax theatre in the. It's a one of a kind experience. 43 IMAX aspect ratio for IMAX scenes, and 2. 43/1. 90:1 but with better colours, contrast and more resolution since imax xenon is 2k projector. 43:1 projection, but if they did, the screens would be tall enough for it. 39:1 some scenes in IMAX theatres were 1. IMAX 70mm has 15 perforations and is bigger. But it is not imax. For example on a 25/15 meter (1. 43 screens. 90, and HFR is 4K but not that 4K is the actually resolution. Regal has been stupidly putting single laser in all their real IMAX theaters. It is a digital IMAX screen, with a subsequent aspect ratio of 1. judging by this criteria it is highly likely theres not much of a big difference. There was windowboxing for the Avatar 1 rerelease back in September at that same theatre, so I definitely noticed the difference. 43 aspect ratio theaters show up to 40%+ more image. 43 ratio IMAX with Laser and in my opinion I enjoyed the IMAX with Laser better. Celebrity. 9 even in theatres capable of 1. What makes Chicago unique is it had such a screen until very recently. 9 during the remodel to single laser. Laser Imax is higher quality, color fidelity & resolution than digital Imax. In 2018, IMAX struck a deal with AMC and Cineworld-Regal for a lower cost laser system that can be installed at a faster rate, Comercial. They have the ability to break DCI compliance as their systems are closed. That's because the IMAX [and eventually the home release] aspect ratio of Avatar 1 was 1. 43:1. Rockaway (NJ) and Fashion District (Philly) are better common width Dolby Cinema choices IMO. The IMAX theater at Regal Pointe Orlando used to offer a world class. 88. 90. Christopher Nolan's new movie 'Oppenheimer', which will premiere in mid-July, will be presented in IMAX 70mm with 1. Regal Warren Moore in Moore, OK is 60x80ft, which is the minimum for original IMAX locations. 20/1. 1. 78:1. 43 with a single projector), and CoLa (commercial single laser that can only do 1. pro tip: imax laser uses dual 4k projection and oversamples the image to yield some ~5. I myself haven't had the privelige to go to one. 7 × 90) ft. The only real 70mm apparently in Europe is either London or Prague. What imax needs to do is push for all of their theaters to be laser, partner with dts to have open source spatial audio, and bigger screens (either more 1. 9:1 aspect ratio with 2K resolution. Regular 5/70mm film - 2. There’s like less than 50 locations of the 1,000+ globally that are 1. Dolby will feature full dci container 1. The english subtitles cut out for most of the last half. 43:1) but also uses 70mm projectors. The Projectors Overheat & require a beefier cooling system for HFR that's why it's simply avoided by. 43:1 projection, but if they did, the screens would be tall enough for it. Dolby Cinema The Dolby Vision projection system consists of dual 4K laser projectors capable of delivering up to 108 nits (31 Foot Lamberts) of full-screen brightness—resulting in a richer, more detailed viewing experience, with. Hope this all makes sense. It is 3D and the largest screens where the difference is more extreme. 43:1. I was looking for dual laser but I know we have single laser now. I went to the Dune special trailer screening there a few months back and it looked awesome. 43:1 screens project 1. The Regal Opry Mills IMAX theater in Nashville TN has been a great asset to our community, and we are grateful for that. The dual 4K laser projection system is equipped with a new optical engine. There are plenty more than have the big screen, stadium seating, and sound systems of IMAX at a lower resolution. 43:1 theaters, 70mm or dual laser. C. 43:1 aspect ; IMAX Xenon = 2K horizontal resolution, 1. The "IMAX with Laser" theater at Rosedale uses a single 4K laser projector, and I noticed right away that the image wasn't as vibrant or bright. Currently, it only has dual 2K xenon projectors that max out at 1. Saw Avengers 3 there. December for a completely new venue but will be an 1. Avatar 2 is shot in 1. Dune was composed for 2D, so watch it in 2D. 43 presentation (in the new dual laser theaters) which is significantly taller than 1. 43-capable system, so IMAX Digital venues screened an IMAX-DMR 2K 1. 43:1 screen. com. It has a large 1. 90 HFR was the BEST for some weird reason. 20:1 aspect ratio, but will have better picture quality. 43 aspect ratio (BTW, the GT is for “Grand Theater”). It's the same aspect ratio as imax xenon projector i. As of December 31, 2020, there are 66 locations worldwide, but several. Doing both just so I can see if there is a difference visually. 43:1 AR. 43 IMAX is a niche format and always has been. 90 variable in Xenon, 2. 2. Seems like they cropped as the movie is originally made in 1. 3D & Immersive Experience was better in IMAX. When I got back to the states, I saw Star Wars 9 again but this time in Metreon IMAX in SF which I know has dual laser projection and the Tenet promo was in 1. 43-capable. IMAX gets a 1. r/imax. I doubt that anyone on the subreddit has been here, but any evidence is taken. It has lousy seating because it's drop in installable in a standard theater. Option 1: There is an IMAX cinema near me with dual laser. 43:1 screen measuring 45x71 ft it only has a single laser projector which is limited to a maximum 1. Well, outside USA, practically no movie theatre has laser projection 😅 so IMAX for me is still the best. 1 aspect ratio (when shot in said ratio). 90 image on a 1. It's an excellent theatrical experience especially for features shot digitally like Dune or BR 2049. 39:1 in this case) for the entire runtime. none of the IMAX's in PA will have a print. Prasad’s IMAX Hyderabad - converted to normal PLF with a close to 1. It's a one of a kind experience. No scene changes. It’s worth the drive. 4K resolution. If you want to stay in Miami, I prefer the AMC Sunset Place for IMAX but it is dual xenon. ago. It would have better 12 channel sound than the AMC LieMAX. ago. 43 with a 1. So when they’re showing 15/70mm (IMAX 70mm) film, it will fill the whole screen. So when they’re showing 15/70mm (IMAX 70mm) film, it will fill the whole screen. ” And with no 1. 70mm IMAX for select films. 9 screen for the possible Dual Laser thing, there will be Hell to pay. 43:1 aspect ; 70mm NON-IMAX= 12k horizontal resolution, 2. 43. But when they’re showing a digital film it will at max be 1. 43 capable IMAX over any other venue. 85:1 screen that requests a DCP in the format. 1. According to reports, around an hour of the film was shot in IMAX, so expect at least an hour of the film to be in 1. I watched the re-release of the first Avatar on both a large purpose-built 1. 20:1 aspect ratio. tl;dr, GT theaters are the huge IMAX venues that. 4K resolution. Only in theaters with dual-laser projectors. 85 image will project like a 1. Dolby 3D is the same as IMAX dual laser 3D. But even if they equip it with laser, there are apparently 3 types of laser projectors: "The three types of IMAX with Laser are GT Laser (two projectors and can do 1. For 15/70mm film AMC Metreon in SF or Universal CityWalk in LA are where to go. 35mm film - 2. 90:1 for any shots that were filmed on the IMAX cameras. It’s limited to 1. 43 screen but only has a single laser projector so no 1. e 1. ago. 43:1 theaters, 70mm or dual laser. For me, what matters most is the quality of the projector. The Palms is also GT dual-laser, and I’m not sure TCL is. What you'll get is 1. 43 as no film prints were struck. The marketing. Transport yourself to planet Arrakis when you experience Dune in IMAX. jeruthemaster •. 43-capable laser system to match. Fit-Career5021 • 3 mo. 43:1 aspect ratio. 90. 9K Perceived Resolution -> 1. 2 x 101 - Reserved Seating. Dual Grand Theater laser is two projector units side by side with one lens each. If either will show Dune is another question. 39:1 format," Jane Yen, Lightyear visual effects supervisor, revealed during a recent press conference. 43:1 70mm IMAX film prints - if it's a xenon projector, it doesn't matter how big the screen is, it tops out at 1. Afaik, only three upcoming films have IMAX film footage - No Time to Die, Tenet, Wonder Woman 1984. IMAX GT laser (dual 4K, 1. 43:1 when using the 15/70mm film projector, unfortunately. Taiwan. Depends on the size of the screen. The screen size is definitely capable of 1. Under the Sea 3D is some of the best IMAX you'll ever see. Panickedbro 4 yr. 1. To dive deeper into the technology, watch the video below: IMAX Film vs. We the customers are asking Regal Cinemas to restore Regal Pointe Orlando’s IMAX theater to its full potential of being able to fill its enormous screen from top to bottom, in the form of an upgrade to the Dual Laser projection system instead of the planned Single Laser projection system. Aeren R/Adlabs IMAX Kolkata - converted to PVR PXL. IMAX with laser has way more bass than IMAX dual. Here's a link to an actual IMAX theater, which has a dual-laser projector, indicating Avatar will be presented in laser 3d running at 2K, at 1. 43:1 aspect), then there order is: 1- IMAX 70mm film projection (aka Real IMAX) 2- IMAX with Laser. 43. “True IMAX” doesn’t have an official definition, but it’s commonly understood to mean a movie that was shot on IMAX film and is being projected on IMAX film, in a. 6 - Reserved Seating. This is unfortunate but I have two questions off of this. AMC Metreon in San Francisco, CA. 2. The generally accepted definition of "true IMAX" is content projected that is on a 1. The theater you go to probably only has one laser projector (as most 1. I'd love to see IMAX officially announce the system and provide tech specs. 35mm film - 2. 43 capable theaters, there are 70mm/15perf film projectors and dual laser (GT laser) digital projectors. Ah I see. 9:1. 43 aspect ratio. What I am getting at is that I am wondering if they will even bother creating a version specifically for dual-laser cinemas to expand to 1. Single laser no. That includes theaters that can do full 1. I have to agree that the sound of Nope in an IMAX Laser theater was just fantastic. Right I understand, so the BFI IMAX is capable of showing 1. US Theatres: Arizona. I guess one more reason to prefer 15/70. 39:1 aspect ratio. Comercial Láser has two lenses contained in a single unit, Grand Theater Laser has two single-lens units side by side. Most theaters with IMAX branding nowadays are just 2K xenon projectors and the aspect ratio only expands to 1. GT dual laser can either be 1:90:1 or 1:43:1. For doctor strange is doesn’t matter because it’s shot at 1. Avatar 2 is shot in 1. )Sapporo – United Cinemas Sapporo (IMAX Laser) Shinjuku – TOHO Cinemas Shinjuku (IMAX Laser, 1. Sure it's not the dual laser GT setup on an 80ft wide screen like pacsci, but ironically since they use the newer projector tech they don't have to compromise by using a 2K file. Image credit: youtube. It’s single laser only because the screen is not big enough to fully show the tall 1. Comparison Someone less knowledgeable could look at the Comercial Laser and see the two lenses and say “yep, that’s dual laser. Contrast: Dramatically greater contrast levels in each frame provides a level of depth that takes you out of your world and draws you into the movie. Familiar-Ad-4824. There used to be 4. 20:1 aspect; So the answer is 70mm non-IMAX over non-70mm IMAX for overall resolution, though you will lose real estate due. The IMAX theatre has a 1. Also yes, specifically, that theater is IMAX, the only thing that matters factually is that the IMAX website says it is. 20 in DCP and 2. There were reports that GT Dual 4K Laser IMAX systems, like the one at the Udvar-Hazy, do not have the ability to display High Frame Rate in Dual 4K 3D. 43 projections lol. I credit the dual-laser for a lot of that, but it’s still something to have a regional chain in Iowa stomp qualitatively all over every other digital IMAX. Most movies today are shot using digital cameras, or if on film, it’s 35mm. Non-IMAX theaters only display the non-IMAX exclusive aspect ratio (2. Japan has 18 Laser venues, two of them. As I understand it, a single IMAX laser projector, like their xenon projectors, can't do 1. 9 -- it will be letterboxed but to a significantly smaller degree than a 2. Oppenheimer EXPANDED ASPECT RATIO (1:1. It’s a 1. With two laser projectors, the image projected is vivid and sharp with deep contrast and high brightness. Only the GT Laser auditoriums (2 Laser projectors) can do 1. I saw the Eternals trailer in a 1. Harkins Arizona Mills 25 & IMAX – Tempe, AZ. Idk having compared the formats 70mm really isn't that different from dual laser. There was windowboxing for the Avatar 1 rerelease back in September at that same theatre, so I definitely noticed the difference. One last thing that I don’t think a lot of people realize is that a major benefit of laser is that every showing is. As far as I know, it will be the only 1. There were reports that GT Dual 4K Laser. 39 in 35mm with no variable aspect ratio changes. 1. They have a 1. 43 and 1. Saw Avengers 3 there. Only the GT Laser auditoriums (2 Laser projectors) can do 1. 9 single laser with a 58 foot wide screen. It's not a bad way to watch it by any means. 9 presentation. About 2. 90, so. It seems we'll have to wait and see what the actual presentation is like. 43, but Scotiabank Montreal is not equipped to show that version. The Projectors Overheat & require a beefier cooling system for HFR that's why it's simply avoided by. Idk having compared the formats 70mm really isn't that different from dual laser. In any case the way 1. But when they’re showing a digital film it will at max be 1. The single laser system came out a few years after the dual system. cam_mciver • 4 mo. don't get me wrong, the imax theater at citywalk is my first go-to screen, but the fact imax dual laser is doing HFR at 2k is killing me. 43:1> (2014) Birmingham – IMAX Dome, McWane Science Center (IMAX Laser Dome, 2D, 1. 90:1 for IMAX Digital and IMAX Laser. Liemax is just a slang word for screens that are small just like regular screens. Cineworld IMAX in London has a Dual Laser 1. It really only makes a difference if your theater is 1. Since IMAX with Laser uses a laser light source and dual 4K projectors in lieu of a xenon arc lamp and dual 2K projectors, it's capable of sharper, brighter, and richer images. There is no right or wrong answer. 43 when talking about the history of IMAX, but nothing says that it's in 1. Even the former biggest IMAX theater in the world is only 1. I have experienced it. Spectrum Irvine has a 1. Yes, single laser is a close second for 2D even for 1. So when someone says "GT laser," they're talking about IMAX GT venues with dual laser projection, which can do 1. Hope this all makes sense. The screen only supports up to 1. 43:1 A single commercial Laser (CoLa) is only capable of a ratio of 1. short59 • 2 mo. Image quality is superior (500 times higher contrast ratio, 4× more resolution) as well as. Dual Laser venues aren’t capable of running at 4K and 48fps, need to drop down to 2K for HFR. 1. To access Boeing IMAX Theater via elevator, proceed. 43 releases (but obviously they will be cropped to 1. The picture was brightened to show the screen better. 43 GT Laser. They MIGHT might show Oppenheimer in 70mm. 1. Lots of non-commercial venues have showings of Hollywood releases after hours. IMAX Melbourne has Avatar in HFR 4K and is a dual laser 1. 90:1. The above map contains all venues showing Oppenheimer in the following premium large formats: IMAX 15/70mm film - 1. 43 AR + dual laser projection — many 1. CryptoThe Real Housewives of Atlanta; The Bachelor; Sister Wives; 90 Day Fiance; Wife Swap;. Multiplex smaller format IMAX is the vast majority of IMAX locations and is comparable for the most part to Dolby Cinema. There are plenty more than have the big screen, stadium seating, and sound systems of IMAX at a lower resolution. If you’re going to build a 1. Yongsan having the same projection system as Melbourne, Seattle, Pooler, etc means they are most definitely showing 2K for HFR 3D. Contrast: Dramatically greater contrast levels in each frame provides a level of depth that takes you out of your world and draws you into the movie. reddithomeofmemes • 3 mo. 43:1 aspect ratios throughout. This is a great resource for finding true IMAX theaters. 90 on a 1. But supposedly, Regal UA King of Prussia Mall has the only dual laser IMAX setup in the state, so they should be showing the full 1. 43 IMAX is a different beast entirely. This dual-projector setup ensures that images are incredibly sharp, bright, and vibrant. Capable of 1. what a two last. 43:1 aspect ratio and are only shown in IMAX GT 1. 9. 43 if there is a film print and a film projector. So I'll drive a little farther (45 min) for a 20ft wider screen 100% of the time. Laser on a “real IMAX” screen (1. 8k resolution. ago. 43:1, which is much more 'square' than typical theaters, and apparently much more square than the one at Boston Common) and I suppose the size. While the aspect ratio of traditional movies is a widescreen (usually 1. Yesterday, I decided to watch it again in Dolby Cinema. In my opinion, a lot of the hype is mostly from marketing, and I feel like most people are reacting to 1. Regal isn't shelling out for Dual Laser systems, even for their 1. 9 image (26% more) while the couple dozen 1. reddithomeofmemes • 3 mo. 1. It has a different chip, which is why it can do 4K up to 60fps, but the dual laser can’t. Heres how the imax scene here breaks down at current -. It has Dolby Vision (Best form of HDR) & Dolby Atmos (Best Surround Sound). Alabama. 43:1 IMAX auditoriums (Hacienda Dublin & Irvine Spectrum) and both only have single laser. 9 digital movies and can only display 1. I hope the MarqE finally gets their shit together and opens again. 43 IMAX theaters are much bigger than all but two 1. Dual laser system for most films. Dolby Vision has better Image quality, best contrast ratio, wider color gamut, more brightness than IMAX w/ Dual Lasers. 43 go mainstream and more Dual Laser theaters capable of projecting the full IMAX glory becomes the new standard for Cinema. What imax needs to do is push for all of their theaters to be laser, partner with dts to have open source spatial audio, and bigger screens (either more 1. 78 using sony venice. 35mm film: 35mm anamorphic film. There was no windowboxing at my IMAX screening tonight (Scotiabank Theatre Halifax, a 1. 85. 15/70mm is real imax too, but only nolan makes movies with those cameras. 43)! I'm interested in people's thoughts about the use/implantation of the "shot on IMAX. 90 auditoriums now do I think; CMIIW but I think they began phasing out Xenon when they realized the single laser. Laser is significantly brighter, the range of colors widens, the contrast is easily the most noticeable difference. 43:1 IMAX but only shows documentaries, with the occasional rare blockbuster (Dune 1, No time to die, Eternals). 5 system. As for Metreon, it has two different projectors, the dual laser and the 70mm. 43:1 ratio. Esquire’s currently rocking the old Xenon projector, while Regal has a single laser after recently being renovated. The one I go to is 101 feet wide and 76 feet high, it’s massive. Then on the following week, I’ll drive down to a smaller IMAX in San Antonio where it’ll be shown on 1. 43:1 theater. 43:1 aspect ratio. Of these three the first two are equipped with the dual-laser system, which always produces better image quality than the Xenon lamp-based systems. 20 for the scenes shot in standard 70mm. The marketing. 43:1 aspect ratio screens used in the old 15/70mm IMAX theaters. Good to know. Good guide for when traveling and want to check out the best IMAX theatre. Dual Laser presentations from a pure scientific objective perspective will be the better way to watch the movie. do you know where in phillipines and Thailand they have these true 70mm IMAX theatres?75 minutes shot with IMAX 70mm cameras. Multiplex smaller format IMAX is the vast majority of IMAX locations and is comparable for the most part to Dolby Cinema. 43 aspect ratio. Depends on the size of the screen. Thanks for the info, that was very helpful. 43 IMAX they have. 43:1 Screen on the Website. If you are simply asserting that the •reason• dual laser IMAX presentations of Avatar 2 are being shown in 2k are not confirmed, then we agree. 90 aspect ratio - the rest of the movie was in 2. According to this Tyson's is playing 5/70mm film and standard IMAX laser. 43. Regular 5/70mm film - 2. I could confirm because the glasses look the same, even with a Dolby logo on the inside, but with an IMAX logo printed on the outside. 43 screen and it has the dual-laser projector system, then you’ll see the 1. 90:1 version so it won’t be pillar boxed? Also, does the issue only apply to dual laser 1570 theaters or single laser ones as well?This theater contains the second largest imax in New York state and was recently upgraded with a laser projector. It stands for "Grand Theatre" but the IMAX community basically knows it as "IMAX with laser but with two laser projectors instead of just one" which sounds simple, but unlike single laser, a dual laser system is the only. Is all Imax with laser theater locations 1:43. 43:1 aspect ratio and it is an equivalent pixel resolution of 18K, while if you just watch 70mm IMAX Film without laser, then it's just a bright high Watt lumen projection that is not as vivid as the contrast in laser IMAX, meaning that IMAX-laser is brighter in a better way, , and non-laser IMAX. A Tier – 70mm, Dual Laser, Dolby Cinema, Onyx. tl;dr, GT theaters are the huge IMAX venues that. 90 scenes, and 2. Doing both just so I can see if there is a difference visually. 8. TCL Chinese, The Palms in Waukee, Mall of Emirates’ VOX Cinemas), but this is Regal/Cineworld we’re talking about. Business, Economics, and Finance. Which would be over 7 hours one way. 1. Whereas a theatre with IMAX dual laser projector can show a film in 1. Some might even say laser is better, I haven’t seen dual laser in over 7yrs. The dual 4K laser projection system is equipped with a new optical engine and suite of proprietary technologies capable of projecting an image with up to a 1. But anything Regal does with the Sherman Oaks venue would be a retrofit, and IMAX has never retrofitted any venue to be 1.