Good to know. Of the three, it’s likely that only Tenet will get released on film. IMAX Laser = 4k horizontal resolution, 1. Despite racking up record-breaking numbers, including another $12. Dual laser 1. 43 IMAX theaters are much bigger than all but two 1. 39:1 for the entire movie in every theater other than an IMAX theater. To tell if a listing is for IMAX 70mm or regular 70mm, this is what the two look like, with the top being IMAX 70mm, and the bottom being regular. Benny Har-Even Contributor I write about commercial cinema technology. The 15/70 is still up in the booth according the comments online. There were reports that GT Dual 4K Laser. All of them had HFR. Although the IMAX screen at Regal Lone Star is a 1. 5m of these 25 meters we could get the dimensions (21. 9 is the max height? Still, that 25% reduction in lines does 1. 20:1 aspect ratio on 70mm film and 1. 90:1 despite having a 1. 8 meters and height of 18. In California we have 2 Regals that have 1. There was windowboxing for the Avatar 1 rerelease back in September at that same theatre, so I definitely noticed the difference. S Tier – IMAX 70mm. ago. 43:1 aspect ratio. 43:1 aspect ; IMAX Xenon = 2K horizontal resolution, 1. 39:1 in this case) for the entire runtime. 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. 90 screens). Laser IMAX venues might have been sent a different DCP. Moviegoers in large parts of the United States and Canada would need to drive more than three hours — the film’s runtime — to get to a theater offering the Imax-70mm version of the film. IMAX Laser utilizes two 4K laser projectors, one for the red and green color spectrum and another for blue. 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. bandicootslice • 2 yr. 90 DCI measuring 4096x2160 and then unsqueezed by the anamorphic element. 43 aspect ratio theaters show up to 40%+ more image. Dolby Cinema theaters use dual 4K laser projectors. From what I've read, IMAX 3D is bright enough. 109 Cinemas Osaka Expocity IMAX. Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood & IMAX - Universal City, CA. 9 multiplex screens don't necessarily need the dual laser projector since the single laser will fill the screen. C. So if the screen is going to stay 1:1. 40 scenes. 43:1 GT screen and USED to be able to show 15/70mm films, but hasn't since Interstellar. About 2. 9. There was windowboxing for the Avatar 1 rerelease back in September at that same theatre, so I definitely noticed the difference. 90-capped single Laser system. e 1. Not confirmed in IMAX site, but announced by the theatre, will showing Dune in 1. The 2 AMC’s are decently sized, but nowhere near as big as the Boeing. 43:1 aspect ratio. 70mm IMAX for select films. 91:1 or so aspect ratio. Real Imax opening night. 90, so. Apparently the Jordans one is both much bigger and a proper aspect ratio. IMAX GT (Dual Laser 4K) - 1. There was a little bit of the movie in 2. 43:1 aspect ratio. Any theater with a 1. All the Korean IMAX Laser theaters confirmed they are screening TWoW in 4K HFR 3D. 1, im wondering because on Imax website it only had select locations for 1:43. This is the correct answer - the King of Prussia Imax is no longer 1. But anything Regal does with the Sherman Oaks venue would be a retrofit, and IMAX has never retrofitted any venue to be 1. 9 image (26% more) while the couple dozen 1. Regal has been stupidly putting single laser in all their real IMAX theaters. There are many theaters called Imax that use single laser and a 1. One slide includes the text "1. ago. 85:1 or 2. The projectors aren’t just run at their max brightness, they are calibrated in each theatre to a specific foot lambert measurement. 43 AR screen. e. Unfortunately in a weird spot where a 15/70 theater is closer than any laser theater. The problem with all IMAX theaters in GA though is that they’re all “LieMAX” theaters now. As for Metreon, it has two different projectors, the dual laser and the 70mm. I think there are some other improvements, but I’d have to dig up some old links. There are IMAX screens with dual laser projectors that are still real IMAX films that are capable of showing films in 1. 43 dual but closed), AMC Alderwood (1. bigcinemama •. 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. 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. December for a completely new venue but will be an 1. Laser on a “real IMAX” screen (1. The film will alternate between the IMAX footage (1. AMC North Point Mall 12 gang assemble! The world’s tallest IMAX and new largest IMAX in North America will be opening in Pooler, GA outside Savannah next month. These are the same aspect ratio changes as the 70mm IMAX presentations, however the method used is a bit different. Contrast will be better on laser. That being said, if it was shot on IMAX film, you would see me first in line for a 70mm presentation. will have an IMAX-exclusive 1. 43 go mainstream and more Dual Laser theaters capable of projecting the full IMAX glory becomes the new standard for Cinema. As of December 31, 2020, there are 66 locations worldwide, but several theatres have been closed in 2021~2022. Actually be careful to always search for both "1570+DL2" AND "DL2" for Fmt and Proj=IMAX on LFexaminer as many 1. Even the former biggest IMAX theater in the world is only 1. Your best bet is the IMAX at Udvar-Hazy which is dual-laser 4K in 1. They have a 1. Here's all IMAX theater info lists that I'm aware of: IMAX Official Website – Shows IMAX theaters within 50 miles of a given location. 43 screen (1. Dune was shot digitally, not on film. 43:1. 43", which suggests IMAX Laser XT is 1. Afaik, only three upcoming films have IMAX film footage - No Time to Die, Tenet, Wonder Woman 1984. 43 venue at Universal Cinema AMC CityWalk Hollywood. Doing some reading today in preparation to see Oppenheimer, it seems 'real' IMAX is about the screen aspect ratio (1. CA - San Francisco - AMC Metreon - 75. 9:1 aspect ; IMAX 70mm - 16k horizontal resolution, 1. I'd love to see IMAX officially announce the system and provide tech specs. short59 • 2 mo. The movie wasn't good quality in a true imax theater and I'm wondering if anyone else experienced this at your theater. The laser imax and 70mm imax will show the frame the same assuming you are seeing it at a theatre that has the full height screen. 88. I thought the IMAX with Laser was sharper and had more nicer colors and contrast that was more akin to a. In LA, the California Science Center screens 3 IMAX docs everyday. 90 auditoriums now do I think; CMIIW but I think they began phasing out Xenon when they realized the single laser. Image quality was crispy sharp, crystal clear. 43, but that's the only difference. I hope this helps. Only in theaters with dual-laser projectors. 43. Regal isn't shelling out for Dual Laser systems, even for their 1. IMAX with Laser locations either use single 4K projectors ("Commercial Laser" or "CoLa") or dual 4K projectors ("GT Laser"). The Real Housewives of Atlanta; The Bachelor; Sister Wives; 90 Day Fiance; Wife Swap;. Regular 5/70mm film - 2. Yes. Yongsan having the same projection system as Melbourne, Seattle, Pooler, etc means they are most definitely showing 2K for HFR 3D. In terms of size, the Burnsville mall IMAX is one of the biggest. They would have to downgrade the image quality to DUAL 2K 3D to make it work. Idk having compared the formats 70mm really isn't that different from dual laser. Harkins Arizona Mills 25 & IMAX – Tempe, AZ. 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. 2. On the big GT 1. There are 31 that can show 70mm film. The theater is called Royal Cinemas Pooler & IMAX. 43 locations have only xenon or single laser digital projectors. I’m not sure if any Cineplex IMAX theatre will be GT laser (dual 4K projectors)The advantage of dual laser projectors is a brighter image with more contrast. 2. ExchangeBest8879 • 23 days ago. For 1. IMAX Laser theaters can show movies up to 1. Hopefully they will show it!The Dark Knight (2008) pre-dated the Dual Laser 1. The dual-projector variant (similar to Dolby Cinema) also produces a higher-quality picture than the single-projector version. Option 1: There is an IMAX cinema near me with dual laser. 3. Image credit: youtube. No. 9 presentation. 90 Single Laser & just got out of Dolby Cinema. Imma get clowned but. 9:1 screen that is closer to the 16:9 ratio used by HD TV shows today. 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. The above map contains all venues showing Oppenheimer in the following premium large formats: IMAX 15/70mm film - 1. The difference in detail between RealD and laser was quite noticeable. MA - Reading - Sunbrella IMAX - 60 x 80. 43 - it was changed to 1. 9 even in theatres capable of 1. US Theatres: Arizona. Yes, single laser is a close second for 2D even for 1. 85:1 aspect ratio allows you to see the full picture as intended by James Cameron. 43 movies either way, whereas here only the film projector can. )" quoted from reddit user Physical_Manu. 90:1 over there, not 1. 43:1 aspect ; IMAX Xenon = 2K horizontal resolution, 1. 0. )Sapporo – United Cinemas Sapporo (IMAX Laser) Shinjuku – TOHO Cinemas Shinjuku (IMAX Laser, 1. or reduce the width/surface of the screen that will be used during the projection to fit the original 1. Now I’ve heard the Dual-Laser (GT) 1. TCL TCL Chinese Theater IMAX Hollywood CA. 1. My Single Laser 1. The new IMAX laser system is a reimagination of the movie-theater experience. Doing both just so I can see if there is a difference visually. This is what the pillar boxing effect looked like on a Dual Laser 1. The IMAX venues have been verified one by. No other IMAX will come close to that size as it is the largest IMAX in North America. Lol that’s most theaters. So Manchester vue printworks is the only IMAX 1. Given that EEAaO was not shot…The dual laser 3D system for IMAX is the same as Dolby 3D. 90. 90:1. 43 is the exclusive to 70mm IMAX or a Dual Laser Imax projector. 43 GT Laser. Business, Economics, and Finance. Oppenheimer | IMAX 70mm Theatre Locations. 43 but a 90ft wide screen is better than a 60ft wide screen. 43 screen), Dome Laser (can do 1. If you want to drive to Fort Lauderdale, the AutoNation IMAX is dual laser on a 1. 43. I believe the only IMAX theater in the state that dual laser projects in 1. 90% of the theatres are still with xenon projection, a lot even with 2k xenon projection!The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real. Dual 4K Laser Projectors. Currently, it only has dual 2K xenon projectors that max out at 1. You should watch Oppenheimer in IMAX 70mm if you can. Got it. Then in 2015, The Avengers Age of Ultron came out and it was the first movie Udvar played in its new GT Dual Laser system. 43 with a 1. Honestly the old liemaxes can’t compete with Dolby cinema but imaxes premium venues are better than dolbys. Dismal-Variation-12 • 4 mo. e. Kunming Panxing IMAX. Perceived resolution: Traditional 70mm Imax is 12k , digital is 2. The new IMAX laser system is a reimagination of the movie-theater experience. 43 with a single projector), and CoLa (commercial single laser that can only do 1. 43 if there is a film print and a film projector. Whereas a theatre with IMAX dual laser projector can show a film in 1. 70mm film: 5 perf/70mm. 9K Perceived Resolution -> 1. It eliminates all the xenon locations which are the majority of the 1,000+ theaters. The TCL Chinese Theater is a dual IMAX Laser projection, but it's a large "fake IMAX" or "LieMAX" screen in a strange 2. Reply. Good guide for when traveling and want to check out the best IMAX theatre. The theatre at Vista cinemas Las Pinas only has a single commercial Laser projector only capable of a 1. tl;dr, GT theaters are the huge IMAX venues that. (Yes I am aware that there are 1. 43:1 when using the 15/70mm film projector, unfortunately. Got it. 5 ish) Aeren R/Adlabs IMAX Ghaziabad - converted to MovieMax normal venue. 9:1 aspect), then it's: 1- IMAX with Laser 2- IMAX Digital. Even just being able to enjoy the 1. All IMAX releases screened there that are made for the 1. IMAX is. 43:1 screens project 1. The Real Housewives of Atlanta. 1. 43-capable laser system to match. There was no windowboxing at my IMAX screening tonight (Scotiabank Theatre Halifax, a 1. Tokyo Grand Cinema Sunshine IMAX. and my other theatre actually has a 70MM IMAX projector but since there aren’t many movies like that mostly we use Dual Xenon’s. Bob Bullock has dual laser projection and maintains the 1. 70mm film, Dual Xenon, single laser and dual laser. A proper 1. 43:1) but also uses 70mm projectors. So many 15/70mm screens do not show digital movies in 1. 90 DCP. 90:1 theater with single, definitely go for the 1. As I understand it, a single IMAX laser projector, like their xenon projectors, can't do 1. AMC Southlake is alright too but it’s a bit outside of the city. Dude I swear, if Cineworld pulls a 1. Comercial Láser has two lenses contained in a single unit, Grand Theater Laser has two single-lens units side by side. EDIT: There is a difference between 70mm and IMAX 70mm. 2. 5/15) and aspect ratio of a standard 1. London science museum has Dual Laser 1. 43 movies. I was so sad watching Dunkirk in that theatre because I could hear the poor movie begging to be freed from the restraints of the xneon system. 90 film. 43 aspect ratio) Some newer IMAX theaters with dual 4K laser projection have the taller 1. I saw Rise of Skywalker, the Tenet prologue, and 1917 all on Laser IMAX, and. 90 DCI measuring 4096x2160 and then unsqueezed by the anamorphic element. 43 and 1. Birmingham – IMAX Dome, McWane Science Center (IMAX Laser Dome, 2D, 1. 1 aspect ratio (when shot in said ratio). Lincoln Square screen (70mm, undergoing laser upgrade): 76x97ft (7,372 sq ft) TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX (70mm and laser): 46x94ft (4324 sq ft) To pull from the rest of. PVR Cinemas CEO Gautam Dutta told Gadgets 360 that it has purchased four IMAX with Laser units — a third will be installed at SPI Palazzo The Forum Vijaya Mall in. If you’re going to build a 1. I think there's a museum IMAX in Seattle that's open as well. 78:1 (16:9) for IMAX scenes. It’s single laser only because the screen is not big enough to fully show the tall 1. 20 for the scenes shot in standard 70mm. 43 dual laser venue and had the same experience. 43 projections lol. 43:1) Toshima – Grand Cinema Sunshine (IMAX GT Laser, 1. 43 variable in 70mm and Dual Laser (Venues depending), 2. ThePhantomTrollbooth. Idk having compared the formats 70mm really isn't that different from dual laser. The dual 4K laser projection system is equipped with a new optical engine. 43 screen), Dome Laser (can do 1. Single Laser and Xenon IMAX receive a cropped version of the film, still filling the entire 1. 43:1 theaters are build is gonna make you feel more immersed even with wider movies. 9:1. FL - Fort Lauderdale -. Comparison Someone less knowledgeable could look at the Comercial Laser and see the two lenses and say “yep, that’s dual laser. 43 capable theaters, there are 70mm/15perf film projectors and dual laser (GT laser) digital projectors. 1. IMAX and Dolby Cinema are the only film formats that have dual laser protection setups. 43 ratio, but only in venues with a 1. The screen only supports up to 1. As I understand it, a single IMAX laser projector, like their xenon projectors, can't do 1. Black Panther was shot digitally, so you won't benefit from film. Fit-Career5021 • 3 mo. The dual laser system has a vertical anamorphic element on the front the lens so that it’s capable of showing 1. 43:1 as opposed to purely seeing Oppenheimer on film. 43 Venues with only Single Laser or Dual Xenon Projection - neither of which are capable of the full 1. I don't understand why some people call 1. Seems like they cropped as the movie is originally made in 1. 39:1 in most or all IMAX theatres across the world. The reason why I specify 1. The theatre is very nice after the renovation, the only thing they did was take out the dual xenon projectors and replace it with a single laser one that does 1. Could be forgetting one but idk. Regal Edwards Ontario Palace & IMAX – Ontario, CA. Esquire’s currently rocking the old Xenon projector, while Regal has a single laser after recently being renovated. 43:1 IMAX Dual Laser also known as GT is capable of a ratio of 1. For doctor strange is doesn’t matter because it’s shot at 1. 43:1 picture format that IMAX is famous for; the GSC hall has a wider 1. But you have to take in consideration that the. I watched Oppenheimer in an IMAX Theater which said it is Dual 4k Laser IMAX, curved 1. RealD felt more like 1080p. 9:1 aspect ratio with 2K resolution. Multiplex smaller format IMAX is the vast majority of IMAX locations and is comparable for the most part to Dolby Cinema. 5hrs each way to the 70mm showing and about 5 hours each way for the dual laser showing in Toronto. As of December 31, 2020, there are 66 locations worldwide, but several. “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. ago. Among the 1. According to the IMAX press release, there should be 7 IMAX with laser cinemas opened from 2018 to 2023, so a new one should be opened as well. 43 IMAX is a niche format and always has been. Now, for IMAX theaters in Georgia: Mall of Georgia: the only commercial 1. If it is HFR it will be in 2K 3D HFR because Dual Laser IMAX can Not do 4K at HFR. A theater with both 15/70 and dual laser can play 1. the only 4K IMAX projectors in India are in Delhi and Mumbai, and even so they're LIEMAX and not IMAX film projectors. 85 even more than IMAX. Think of it as normal IMAX can show up to 1. 85. That is Liemax You’ll still see the expanded 1. Digital IMAX packages are available in 1. Explaining IMAX 70MM vs 70MM vs IMAX LASER vs IMAX DIGITAL vs 1. 90). To dive deeper into the technology, watch the video below: IMAX Film vs. 43:1 in 70mm. 40:1) wquach • 2 yr. Once everything went digital and theaters started getting squeezed every which way, it was only going to become more niche. The Real Housewives of Dallas; My 600-lb Life; Last Week Tonight with John Oliver; Celebrity. Cineplex is really good at listing 70MM on the ticket page when it’s a actual film showing this also applies to the missassuga location. 1. 78 aspect ratio everywhere with pillarboxing Example Screencap. Saw Avengers 3 there. The Mall of GA IMAX screen is definitely the biggest screen locally (~81 feet wide vs ~56 for the Atlantic. However, GSC’s single laser IMAX is still better than TGV’s IMAX, which uses. 43:1 aspect), then there order is: 1- IMAX 70mm film projection (aka Real IMAX) 2- IMAX with Laser. 43:1 Screen on the Website. reddithomeofmemes • 3 mo. 43:1) but also uses 70mm projectors. This is not just about expanded aspect ratios (although that is a big part of it). Not necessarily, the dual laser setup can do 1. Dual 2K Xenon Digital IMAX Projectors are capable of: -> 2. 9. As for "Dune part 2" it will only be available in 1. 90:1 but with better colours, contrast and more resolution since imax xenon is 2k projector. Yes, it’s massive, true IMAX screen. T. 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. The best IMAX near me is a 1. That does not say it will be in HFR 4K. 38 comments. They’re getting an imax print of Oppenheimer. The IMAX DCP format is proprietary for IMAX -- keys are signed by them and the cost is high to convert an asset and is done entirely in-house. It has lousy seating because it's drop in installable in a standard theater. They are notorious for pulling this shit. 9 with black borders. BFI IMAX Finally Upgrades To Laser Projection – But 1. Opening in 1988 and 2001, they have been upgraded to IMAX Xenon digital and have retailed the original seats. Saw 70mm IMAX at Lincoln Square and followed that with a second viewing at a 1. If you have the choice between a 1. They both rely on similar dual 4k laser projector setups, and the IMAX setup even supports the tall 1. IMAX Entertainment Centre in Branson, MO. It would have better 12 channel sound than the AMC LieMAX. Another reason is that there's just not that many GT screens out there, most multiplex IMAXs are 1:1. 90:1. So does that mean the GT projector does a. 39:1 aspect ratio. I definitely recommend seeing it in a 70mm IMAX though. So from a theatre owner perspective they have nothing to gain from spending lot more for a imax laser screen that is capable of showing 1:43. I initially saw this on a 1. 90. 43:1 IMAX in the state. Roger Rook IMAX INTERNATIONAL FAN GROUPThe GT Laser system still works great for 99. 43 screen and is capable of projecting 1. 43:1 theaters will be getting the 1.