Sadly many IMAX Film Sites have been decommissioned the past several years. I was the last projectionist that shut down The Maritime Aquarium IMAX Film Site in January 2021. But yeah many sites have dropped Film and or converted to digital. 10 years ago TDKR was released in a couple hundred IMAX Film sites. I have a feeling Oppenheimer will be very limited to only a handful of premier only theaters especially that it is coming out around the release of the new Mission Impossible; that too will be in IMAX and more high priority
I suspect if some entrepreneurial billionaire does this it could really work. Shooting in 35mm and then showing on 35mm film projectors. And then ensure that their films have a 5 years exclusivity for theaters meaning you will not see it at home for years. Sprinkle a little bit of marketing on top and the think could take off especially if the made movies that people want to watch.
I haven't been to a 15/70 projected IMAX movie since the Dark Knight in July 2008. The next time I watched a 1.43 movie was No Time To Die in October 2021. Finding a real IMAX theater that isn't shut down or downgraded is very hard. More than the cameras themselves, the lack of theaters that show IMAX footage is more problematic in my opinion. I think Dune being shown in 1.43 despite being filmed without Imax film cameras is unique. It seems like it allowed for something close to a true imax experience without the hurdles of shooting with imax film cameras.
just got to move to Toronto 4 Film capable locations (5 if you count the omnimax dome) with 2 of them also having Dual Laser setups. plenty of 1.9 digital setups around the city too that hopefully will be switching to laser in the coming years.
@@aselwyn1 4 film capable locations, that actually show them in film and not 2k digital conversions? Where are these locations? I only know of 2 "proper" IMAX screens in Toronto (Scotiabank and Ontario place). The rest show IMAX movies in disappointing 2k digital with clearly visible screen door effect, and/or don't fully expand to 1.43.
The only way we will ever see 15/70 IMAX again would be if they start and rebuild the industry around 35mm film in anamorphic. It does not mean they have to have every theater screen in 35mm projection just their best select theaters screens.
The biggest issue for me is not having a reliable way of knowing if the movie will be shown in 1.43 IMAX ratio or not. That's the only way I'll make sure to go to a movie in IMAX now. 1.9 IMAX just isn't all that different from regular 1.85 screens. Side note: just got back from watching Nope in IMAX. It was 1.43 and looked great. The sound wasn't too loud either.
@@MovieUniversity I saw it at AMC in 1.9 IMAX it sounded amazing it was very loud and wonderfull I thought the bilding was coming apart I bet they just turnd down the volume at your imax theater
Nolan movies are known to have the dialog volume too low and the action way too loud. It’s not just in the imax theaters but everywhere. The issue is only amplified in imax theaters because many people believe they turn the speakers up way too loud. Check it out on Google some time.
I don't know, but I really like the IMAX experience with the 4K Laser projecters, 12 channel sound system and the updated room acoustics. Everybody is so focused on the "in my opinion" unrealistic gigantic screens. The only thing that I think is really a big miss from IMAX is the inconsistencies world wide. In the Netherlands all auditoriums are updated with the latest specs, but a lot of cinemas still have the old outdated projectors, mediocre acoustics and the basic 6 channel sound system.
The inconsistencies worldwide is a good point and something I've touched on in a couple of previous videos. Some IMAX auditoriums are fantastic and others are extremely dated.
@@MovieUniversity Defently! A big shame and a big L for IMAX. Especially if it's your first IMAX experience. Although I prefer IMAX overall, so far I haven't experienced a bad dolby cinema auditorium. Gotta give props to Dolby for their consistency in general. IMAX could and should learn from that!
If you ever want to collaborate let me know. I was an IMAX Projectionist since 2007. Ran physical 3D & 2D Film, witnessed the conversion to digital and ran many Nolan Films post digital.
@@MovieUniversity yeah let me know. Not sure you seen my yoitube channel I talk about this stuff all the time through blogs and videos of me lacing up projectors. Speaking of the topic I saw Nope and as expected shot on IMAX Film.but no film prints? Like I said I also shut down the Maritime Aquarium. If IMAX is invested in film why shut down a film site knowing they could profit off of it in the future?
On July 1, 2023, the day after it's initial release, my family went to see the new Indiana Jones film in a town called Pooler (about 30 mins from Savannah, GA). One of the IMAX theatres there boasts the "Tallest IMAX screen in the world". The dimensions are 100ft wide by 75ft tall. I have to admit that I was sadly disappointed in the picture quality. I wish I had read up on which format would be best for viewing and audio on this particular film. It was also the first time I paid $25 per ticket at a freaking movie theatre (not in a large city). The only consolation was that I had some nice quality time with the fam! Oh, and the film itself, um... It didn't feel like a "Raiders" film. I later found out that this is the only film out of the whole franchises Spielberg did not direct. Maybe that had something to do with it. I do have to say it was not as bad as the previous film.
I'm thinking about seeing the new AVATAR movie in imax 3D cause it was filmed with an imax 3D camera but I'm worried my local liemax theater won't do it justice.
@@franciscoc345 i would if my job would let me take enough time off to do that. I've decided to see it in Cinemark XD 3D. It's better quality that my local liemax and for less money too.
One small thing of note - IMAX's "18K" resolution isn't quite accurate. While it's true IMAX can be scanned at 18K (usually it's scanned at 11K, though, and projected digitally at 4K in laser and 2K in regular showings), the fact that it's a film format and not digital means the image is naturally going to be a bit soft even if it's scanned at 18K. If you put a 6K Arri Alexa 65 (digital) image next to an identical 11K IMAX 15/70 film image and zoom in an identical amount, you'll see that the 6K Arri is actually sharper than the 11K IMAX frame (this experiment has been done a few different times, most notably by Steve Yedlin ASC). With that said, no person (despite what some people insist) are really going to be able to perceive a difference above 4K, so 6K is plenty - but I feel it's worth noting when the 18K number goes around.
The biggest problems are that people are watching the movies on a digital system that has pixels, movies can then either be shot on film or digital. When that is the approach it really just boils down to slight artistic differences when people watch in a digital theater. Then there is a pile of industry jargon thrown around the place like it means something.
The greatest IMAX experience I have ever seen was Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure in Sydney which was the largest cinema screen in the world. Sadly it is now been torn down and some monstrosity that will be called IMAX will be in its place.
Just came back from Watching Nope in IMAX at AMC Lincoln Square ( Capable of showcasing 1.43.1 aspect ratio with Dual (2) Laser projectors ) and it was amazing and heart pounding experience, despite not being shown on 70mm imax film. I don’t mind if they show IMAX movies in Laser theaters but rarely all IMAX theaters don’t have the dual laser projectors and a huge screen, capable of displaying 1.43.1 aspect ratio. Even all the former theaters that we’re running on IMAX 15/70mm are now mostly able to display only 1.90.1 aspect ratio with only one laser projector which it’s not fair to the customers who are paying a lot of money to see the expanded image in a fake IMAX theater and also to the Filmmakers. For example Jordon Peele who had the opportunity to use IMAX film cameras but no prints were created for Nope, neither for No Time to Die and only 7 film reels were made for Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. So far I think Christopher Nolan is the only filmmaker who has the privilege to show his movies in IMAX film
You can get the exact same experience on 35mm anamorphic film. There is so much jargon flying around now that it is confusing. Digital just does not look as good as film at the end of the day. Digital video looks good on smaller screens at home but not on a large theater screen.
I hate how this ratio thing is going out of hand. What is the point of making 2:1 movies if the black bars are going to be like haft of your fov? Waiting for the perfect ratio of 34:1
It’s a real IMAX Theater but unfortunately, they no longer have 15/70mm film projector and they only have one single laser IMAX projector which will only show 1.90.1 aspect ratio on regal New Roc City IMAX screen. The AMC Lincoln square is the only theater than had dual laser projectors that will show 1.43.1 aspect ratio.
@@Brian_Bendito I believe they still have the film Projector. They set it up on a railing system in 2011. Last movie I projected there was Interstellar. I believe I was going to play Tenet there. Plus my friend who still works there told me they have it
@@the80sdiehard That’s good news to hear that they still have 15/70mm IMAX although I went to See Tenet in IMAX there and it didn’t fill the entire screen. That’s when I began to believe that they only have one laser projecter with the information from LF examiner that they have 15/70mm and Single Laser projector
As an independent filmmaker, I prefer the 2.39:1 format, which is widescreen. It looks good on regular movie screens, Dolby Vision screens, and high quality 4K monitors at home. Using Dolby Atmos and Vision, I get the same experience in the theatre and home, as long as I use good playback equipment. IMAX is awesome, nothing beats the large 70mm sideways prints and the thunderous powerful sound. I love going to IMAX for films made with IMAX films. If it was shot on digital video, I prefer Dolby Cinema. Dolby is awesome in its own right. As a filmmaker, at this moment, I will stick to my preferred method. Personally, I love the 90 minute documentaries of IMAX at museums. Seeing the ocean on a huge screen is simply breathtaking. Diving into an erupting volcano is immersive and loud.
I wish we had one close to where I live the cloest one is 3 hours away the only thing we have is cinmark XD and its no where near imax it not ever better then regula where I live so I can't see IMAX movies
@@MovieUniversity our xd is junk no masking so black bars the sound is always 5.1 and the volume is alway down they use to have thx but not anymore at my location it is no different the the normal theater where i live at
Frankly the eye candy isn't worth it. The sound is awful. Always too loud and never having dynamics at least in the theaters I have been. The Dolby experience kills IMAX in audio, while certain visuals are amazing in IMAX, the poor overly loud all the time audio is not worth it. It has to sound great and look great.
I like how IMAX sound more like refrence level then dolby dolby is ok but sounds way to compressed and has lots of problems at the AMC theater i go too The IMAX is 10 times better there
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Sadly many IMAX Film Sites have been decommissioned the past several years. I was the last projectionist that shut down The Maritime Aquarium IMAX Film Site in January 2021. But yeah many sites have dropped Film and or converted to digital. 10 years ago TDKR was released in a couple hundred IMAX Film sites. I have a feeling Oppenheimer will be very limited to only a handful of premier only theaters especially that it is coming out around the release of the new Mission Impossible; that too will be in IMAX and more high priority
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I suspect if some entrepreneurial billionaire does this it could really work. Shooting in 35mm and then showing on 35mm film projectors. And then ensure that their films have a 5 years exclusivity for theaters meaning you will not see it at home for years.
Sprinkle a little bit of marketing on top and the think could take off especially if the made movies that people want to watch.
I haven't been to a 15/70 projected IMAX movie since the Dark Knight in July 2008. The next time I watched a 1.43 movie was No Time To Die in October 2021. Finding a real IMAX theater that isn't shut down or downgraded is very hard. More than the cameras themselves, the lack of theaters that show IMAX footage is more problematic in my opinion.
I think Dune being shown in 1.43 despite being filmed without Imax film cameras is unique. It seems like it allowed for something close to a true imax experience without the hurdles of shooting with imax film cameras.
They should go back to building more 1.43 screens.
just got to move to Toronto 4 Film capable locations (5 if you count the omnimax dome) with 2 of them also having Dual Laser setups. plenty of 1.9 digital setups around the city too that hopefully will be switching to laser in the coming years.
@@aselwyn1 4 film capable locations, that actually show them in film and not 2k digital conversions? Where are these locations? I only know of 2 "proper" IMAX screens in Toronto (Scotiabank and Ontario place). The rest show IMAX movies in disappointing 2k digital with clearly visible screen door effect, and/or don't fully expand to 1.43.
@@Pedr4m Mississauga and Vaughn both have film projectors and were used for Tenet the last movie to get a 15:70 release
The only way we will ever see 15/70 IMAX again would be if they start and rebuild the industry around 35mm film in anamorphic.
It does not mean they have to have every theater screen in 35mm projection just their best select theaters screens.
Inception at the IMAX theater at the Henry Ford Museum was fucking nuts.
The biggest issue for me is not having a reliable way of knowing if the movie will be shown in 1.43 IMAX ratio or not. That's the only way I'll make sure to go to a movie in IMAX now. 1.9 IMAX just isn't all that different from regular 1.85 screens.
Side note: just got back from watching Nope in IMAX. It was 1.43 and looked great. The sound wasn't too loud either.
Probably because Christopher Nolan wasn't involved with the sound. haha
@@MovieUniversity I saw it at AMC in 1.9 IMAX it sounded amazing it was very loud and wonderfull I thought the bilding was coming apart I bet they just turnd down the volume at your imax theater
Nolan movies are known to have the dialog volume too low and the action way too loud. It’s not just in the imax theaters but everywhere. The issue is only amplified in imax theaters because many people believe they turn the speakers up way too loud. Check it out on Google some time.
The first IMAX I watched was the iss documentary at Ontario place in Toronto... Boy was I thrilled beyond comprehension!!
I bet you felt like you were there!
I don't know, but I really like the IMAX experience with the 4K Laser projecters, 12 channel sound system and the updated room acoustics. Everybody is so focused on the "in my opinion" unrealistic gigantic screens. The only thing that I think is really a big miss from IMAX is the inconsistencies world wide. In the Netherlands all auditoriums are updated with the latest specs, but a lot of cinemas still have the old outdated projectors, mediocre acoustics and the basic 6 channel sound system.
The inconsistencies worldwide is a good point and something I've touched on in a couple of previous videos. Some IMAX auditoriums are fantastic and others are extremely dated.
@@MovieUniversity Defently! A big shame and a big L for IMAX. Especially if it's your first IMAX experience. Although I prefer IMAX overall, so far I haven't experienced a bad dolby cinema auditorium. Gotta give props to Dolby for their consistency in general. IMAX could and should learn from that!
If you ever want to collaborate let me know. I was an IMAX Projectionist since 2007. Ran physical 3D & 2D Film, witnessed the conversion to digital and ran many Nolan Films post digital.
I’m open to interviewing you some time. I’m just busy with life. I also have 4 other videos I’m working at the moment.
@@MovieUniversity yeah let me know. Not sure you seen my yoitube channel I talk about this stuff all the time through blogs and videos of me lacing up projectors. Speaking of the topic I saw Nope and as expected shot on IMAX Film.but no film prints? Like I said I also shut down the Maritime Aquarium. If IMAX is invested in film why shut down a film site knowing they could profit off of it in the future?
Thank you. 🙏🏻
On July 1, 2023, the day after it's initial release, my family went to see the new Indiana Jones film in a town called Pooler (about 30 mins from Savannah, GA). One of the IMAX theatres there boasts the "Tallest IMAX screen in the world". The dimensions are 100ft wide by 75ft tall.
I have to admit that I was sadly disappointed in the picture quality. I wish I had read up on which format would be best for viewing and audio on this particular film. It was also the first time I paid $25 per ticket at a freaking movie theatre (not in a large city). The only consolation was that I had some nice quality time with the fam!
Oh, and the film itself, um... It didn't feel like a "Raiders" film. I later found out that this is the only film out of the whole franchises Spielberg did not direct. Maybe that had something to do with it. I do have to say it was not as bad as the previous film.
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We do have a GT Film Projecter capable of Projecting 1:43 Ratio but no one sends films these days..... Everyone has lost their soul to Digital
Where are you at?
I'm thinking about seeing the new AVATAR movie in imax 3D cause it was filmed with an imax 3D camera but I'm worried my local liemax theater won't do it justice.
For those cases its worth the airplane travel to the nearest imax 1.43
@@franciscoc345 i would if my job would let me take enough time off to do that. I've decided to see it in Cinemark XD 3D. It's better quality that my local liemax and for less money too.
Great choice!
One small thing of note - IMAX's "18K" resolution isn't quite accurate. While it's true IMAX can be scanned at 18K (usually it's scanned at 11K, though, and projected digitally at 4K in laser and 2K in regular showings), the fact that it's a film format and not digital means the image is naturally going to be a bit soft even if it's scanned at 18K. If you put a 6K Arri Alexa 65 (digital) image next to an identical 11K IMAX 15/70 film image and zoom in an identical amount, you'll see that the 6K Arri is actually sharper than the 11K IMAX frame (this experiment has been done a few different times, most notably by Steve Yedlin ASC). With that said, no person (despite what some people insist) are really going to be able to perceive a difference above 4K, so 6K is plenty - but I feel it's worth noting when the 18K number goes around.
Watched my first imax film in the cinema with top gun what I thought was that I was getting what I get at home but only on a bigger scale
The biggest problems are that people are watching the movies on a digital system that has pixels, movies can then either be shot on film or digital.
When that is the approach it really just boils down to slight artistic differences when people watch in a digital theater.
Then there is a pile of industry jargon thrown around the place like it means something.
The greatest IMAX experience I have ever seen was Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure in Sydney which was the largest cinema screen in the world. Sadly it is now been torn down and some monstrosity that will be called IMAX will be in its place.
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Just came back from Watching Nope in IMAX at AMC Lincoln Square ( Capable of showcasing 1.43.1 aspect ratio with Dual (2) Laser projectors ) and it was amazing and heart pounding experience, despite not being shown on 70mm imax film. I don’t mind if they show IMAX movies in Laser theaters but rarely all IMAX theaters don’t have the dual laser projectors and a huge screen, capable of displaying 1.43.1 aspect ratio. Even all the former theaters that we’re running on IMAX 15/70mm are now mostly able to display only 1.90.1 aspect ratio with only one laser projector which it’s not fair to the customers who are paying a lot of money to see the expanded image in a fake IMAX theater and also to the Filmmakers. For example Jordon Peele who had the opportunity to use IMAX film cameras but no prints were created for Nope, neither for No Time to Die and only 7 film reels were made for Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. So far I think Christopher Nolan is the only filmmaker who has the privilege to show his movies in IMAX film
You can get the exact same experience on 35mm anamorphic film. There is so much jargon flying around now that it is confusing.
Digital just does not look as good as film at the end of the day. Digital video looks good on smaller screens at home but not on a large theater screen.
I hate how this ratio thing is going out of hand. What is the point of making 2:1 movies if the black bars are going to be like haft of your fov? Waiting for the perfect ratio of 34:1
I agree man.
Nolan safed Imax! That alone shows that Imax just lost track of the current times! For no company should rely on an „external saviour“.
Everyone forgets Regal New Roc City in New Rochelle is also a real IMAX theater that can project 15/70mm as well.
It’s a real IMAX Theater but unfortunately, they no longer have 15/70mm film projector and they only have one single laser IMAX projector which will only show 1.90.1 aspect ratio on regal New Roc City IMAX screen. The AMC Lincoln square is the only theater than had dual laser projectors that will show 1.43.1 aspect ratio.
This is the kind of stuff that makes it so frustrating with imax. There’s no central location to find out all this stuff.
@@Brian_Bendito I believe they still have the film Projector. They set it up on a railing system in 2011. Last movie I projected there was Interstellar. I believe I was going to play Tenet there. Plus my friend who still works there told me they have it
@@Brian_Bendito I was the IMAX Projectionist there from 2007 to 2015
@@the80sdiehard That’s good news to hear that they still have 15/70mm IMAX although I went to See Tenet in IMAX there and it didn’t fill the entire screen. That’s when I began to believe that they only have one laser projecter with the information from LF examiner that they have 15/70mm and Single Laser projector
As an independent filmmaker, I prefer the 2.39:1 format, which is widescreen. It looks good on regular movie screens, Dolby Vision screens, and high quality 4K monitors at home. Using Dolby Atmos and Vision, I get the same experience in the theatre and home, as long as I use good playback equipment. IMAX is awesome, nothing beats the large 70mm sideways prints and the thunderous powerful sound. I love going to IMAX for films made with IMAX films. If it was shot on digital video, I prefer Dolby Cinema. Dolby is awesome in its own right. As a filmmaker, at this moment, I will stick to my preferred method. Personally, I love the 90 minute documentaries of IMAX at museums. Seeing the ocean on a huge screen is simply breathtaking. Diving into an erupting volcano is immersive and loud.
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I wish we had one close to where I live the cloest one is 3 hours away the only thing we have is cinmark XD and its no where near imax it not ever better then regula where I live so I can't see IMAX movies
What’s the theater? Cinemark XDs are typically very good theaters. Some are even certified by THX.
@@MovieUniversity our xd is junk no masking so black bars the sound is always 5.1 and the volume is alway down they use to have thx but not anymore at my location it is no different the the normal theater where i live at
Very informative video! Thanks
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Frankly the eye candy isn't worth it. The sound is awful. Always too loud and never having dynamics at least in the theaters I have been. The Dolby experience kills IMAX in audio, while certain visuals are amazing in IMAX, the poor overly loud all the time audio is not worth it. It has to sound great and look great.
I 💯 agree with you.
I like how IMAX sound more like refrence level then dolby dolby is ok but sounds way to compressed and has lots of problems at the AMC theater i go too The IMAX is 10 times better there
Where I’m from, I would say the volume was almost too quiet in IMAX.