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Certain filmmakers became very associated with the brand during this time, most notably Christopher Nolan , who loves physical celluloid so much that he shot most of Dunkirk with IMAX 65mm film stock and the rest of it on regular 65mm film stock.
While Nolan is quite the diehard for IMAX and physical celluloid, he has helped bring it into the mainstream in a way other filmmakers had not prior. Not only that, but he did it with major releases, such as The Dark Knight Rises , Interstellar , and the already mentioned Dunkirk.
If you're familiar with Nolan's directing style , you know he's a "big" filmmaker — big ideas, big budget, big presentation. They both provide big screen experiences, but IMAX typically has a larger screen and more seats. That said, Dolby is known for having a sharper, clearer image, along with reclining seats and plenty of rumble.
Aside from the auditorium itself that comes with a more traditional seating arrangement, XD has a laxer policy when it comes to what they show on their screens. Similar to Dolby, an RPX auditorium has a large screen with a sizable amount of available seats. Instead, they emphasize the width rather than the height.
In the world of 3D movies, RealD has essentially taken over as the default. Nearly any movie in 3D will be using RealD technology, which accommodates audience head turning to ensure a great experience throughout. Create robust and customizable shot lists. Upload images to make storyboards and slideshows. Previous Post. Next Post. A visual medium requires visual methods. Master the art of visual storytelling with our FREE video series on directing and filmmaking techniques.
More and more people are flocking to the small screen to find daily entertainment. So how can you break put from the pack and get your idea onto the small screen? Skip to content. IMAX Characteristics: Massive film stock, cameras, and projectors Heavy and noisy cameras Screens multiple stories in height 12k resolution Film runs through the camera and projector horizontally instead of vertically.
Early Days History and innovations IMAX was originally founded as Multiscreen Corporation before changing its name to a made up word that the founders created to sum up their ultimate goal: maximum image.
An in-depth look at the early history. IMAX 70mm film strips are larger than even regular 70mm. The first feature film, This Is Cinerama , thrilled audiences with its wild point-of-view roller coaster ride. The process they developed used a single projector, a single camera, and a single large format screen. IMAX theaters now exist in all parts of the world. At one time thought to be impractical for major motion pictures, IMAX has now become commonplace.
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